In today’s Episode (#105), hold your breath for 2 interesting upcoming programs.

🧠 Thoughtful Thought

“Manifestation is nothing but mind, body and soul working together on one mission.” — Dr Mehernosh J Randeria

💬 NLP Quote Corner

“Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.” — Rumi

⏳ One Minute NLP

NLP for Flexibility Beyond Personality Types

We often box ourselves in with labels—“I’m an introvert,” “I’m not a risk-taker,” “That’s just how I am.” But NLP reminds us that you are more than your personality type. These patterns may describe your preferences, but they don’t define your potential.

Flexibility means tapping into a wider range of behaviours when the situation calls for it. An introvert can be a confident speaker. A detail-oriented person can also learn to think big-picture. NLP techniques like modelling and perceptual positions help you step into someone else’s mindset, even if it’s not your natural style.

Ask yourself: “What would it be like to think, speak, or act like someone who’s completely different from me?” Try it on—just like trying on a new jacket.

True personal growth comes when you stop saying “That’s not me” and start saying “That can be me—when I choose it.” Flexibility isn’t about changing who you are. It’s about expanding who you can be.

So, here’s the announcement of the first program – the launch of my new in-person workshop: “FROM PERSONALITY TO POSSIBILITY”

If you are you ready to shift from “This is who I am” to “This is who I can become?”, then I invite you to take this exploration deeper—with us (Deepti Jandial and me), in person, on 10th April 2025 for a transformational, full-day workshop titled “From Personality to Possibility”—where psychometric insights meet NLP tools to help you rewire your patterns, reimagine your outcomes, and reclaim your flexibility.

Complete details here: https://w3coach.com/from-personality-to-possibility/

🔮 Meta Magic

Are You Sharpening Your Axe Enough?

John and Jack were two skilled woodcutters, known for their strength. One day, the villagers challenged them: Who could cut the most trees in a day? 🏆

At sunrise, John grabbed his axe and started chopping non-stop. “No breaks, just hard work!” he thought. Sweat poured down his face, but he refused to stop.

Jack, however, had a different approach. He worked hard too—but every hour, he took a short break. John scoffed. “How does he expect to win by resting?” 😤

As the hours passed, John’s swings slowed. His axe felt heavier, and the trees took longer to fall. Meanwhile, Jack was still cutting with ease. By sunset, Jack had felled more trees—without exhausting himself. 🌳✨

Baffled, John asked, “How did you do it?”

Jack smiled and said, “Every time I took a break, I sharpened my axe. A sharper axe cuts faster with less effort. It’s not just about working hard—it’s about working smart.” 🪓💡

Are you sharpening your axe while you rest/pause?

📖 Hook from the Book

“The first step to empathy is to understand the issue. To do this we need to learn how to listen to understand and not to reply. We have all heard the phrase, ‘We have two ears and one mouth. We should use them in that proportion.’ However, something even more interesting is that if we put two ears side by side, they form the shape of a heart. Also, we cannot spell heart without ear. So, if we really want to understand someone’s heart, the only way is through the ears. Listen!” — Michiko Aoyama, What You Are Looking for is in the Library

🎬 Movie Motivation

“It’s not about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.” This dialogue from Rocky Balboa reminds us that resilience is key. NLP teaches the value of reframing setbacks as learning opportunities—each challenge is a chance to build inner strength and push forward despite adversity.

🏆 Winning Post of the Week

How Nirupama Flipped The Script at Her Work

And now, here is the second program as promised. 

💡 Introducing: Design Your Quarter – The Clarity & Momentum Challenge
While we kicked off 2025 with a vision… now, let’s make sure we are on track to bring it to life!  If you are ready to design your next 90 days with purpose, then make sure to register here. The 5-day challenge starts from Monday 24th March 2025, so join in NOW.

https://www.w3successacademy.com/f/design-your-quarter

Make sure to invite your friends and loved ones to join NLP Around You by sharing this link with them: https://w3coach.com/nlparoundyou/

Thoughtfully Yours,

Mehernosh Randeria

W3 Coach and NLP Master Trainer

Welcome to Episode #104 of your favourite newsletter NLP Around You.

🧠 Thoughtful Thought

“Plan B is not just having alternative strategies, but also strategizing your emotional states before you choose any alternative.” — Dr Mehernosh J Randeria

💬 NLP Quote Corner

“Ups and downs in life are very important to keep us going because a straight line even in an ECG means we are not alive.” — Late Sir Ratan Tata

⏳ One Minute NLP

Instant Confidence with NLP

Confidence isn’t something you either have or don’t—it’s a state of mind you can access anytime with NLP. One simple technique is anchoring. Think of a time when you felt truly confident—maybe after a big win or a moment of success. Close your eyes and relive it fully: see what you saw, hear what you heard, and feel that power in your body.

Now, as the feeling peaks, create a physical anchor—press your thumb and forefinger together or tap your chest. Repeat this process several times, strengthening the link between the gesture and the confident state.

Next time you need a boost before a big meeting, presentation, or conversation, activate your anchor. Your mind will recall that confident state instantly. Confidence isn’t luck—it’s a skill you can train. And with NLP, you’re always just one trigger away from stepping into your best self.

You are invited to JOIN the next batch of NLP Practitioner Course by registering here: https://www.w3successacademy.com/f/nlp-practitioner

🔮 Meta Magic

What Bridges Are You Leaving Behind?

The old man wiped the sweat off his forehead as he pushed through the thick forest. His feet crunched against the damp earth, the air filled with the scent of leaves and soil. Birds called from a distance, their songs echoing through the trees.

After a long walk, he reached a river. It was wide and fast, the water rushing past with force. He looked around for a way across, but there was none. If he wanted to continue, he would have to build a bridge.

Slowly, he gathered strong branches, tied them together with vines, and placed logs to hold everything in place. His hands, though old, worked steadily. When the bridge was ready, he tested it carefully, one step at a time, until he reached the other side.

Relieved, he could have moved on. But he didn’t.

Instead, he turned back and reinforced the bridge, making it stronger and safer. He knew others would come this way, and he wanted to help them.

Just then, a traveler arrived and watched him curiously.

“You’ve already crossed,” the traveler said. “Why are you still working on the bridge?”

The old man smiled. “Because someone else will need it too. I struggled to cross, but now others won’t have to.”

The traveler nodded and stepped onto the bridge, grateful for the stranger’s kindness.

So ask yourself: What bridges are you leaving behind? 

📖 Hook from the Book

“Singles are envious of those who are married, and married couples envy those with children, but people with children are envious of singles. It’s an endless merry-go-round. But isn’t that funny? That each person should be chasing the tail of the person in front of them, when no one is coming first or last. In other words, when it comes to happiness nothing is better or worse—there is no definitive state.” — Michiko Aoyama, What You Are Looking for is in the Library

🎬 Movie Motivation

“Get busy living, or get busy dying.” This dialogue from The Shawshank Redemption underscores the power of choice and commitment. In NLP, adopting a proactive mindset means choosing to take meaningful actions rather than remaining passive, which ultimately shapes your reality.

🏆 Winning Post of the Week

How Gurpreet Found Her Purpose with NLP

Make sure to invite your friends and loved ones to join NLP Around You by sharing this link with them: https://w3coach.com/nlparoundyou/

Thoughtfully Yours,

Mehernosh Randeria

NLP Master Trainer and W3 Coach

Welcome to Episode #103 of your favourite newsletter NLP Around You.

🧠 Thoughtful Thought

“Once you sow the seed, then it’s a matter of speed.” — Dr Mehernosh J Randeria

💬 NLP Quote Corner

“The moment you talk about work/life balance you already missed the balance. Work and life overlap.” — Seth Godin

⏳ One Minute NLP

Letting Go of the Past

Holding onto past mistakes, regrets, or painful experiences can weigh you down. NLP offers a simple yet powerful way to release emotional baggage and move forward. One technique is dissociation—instead of reliving a past event, imagine watching it as a distant movie. See it in black and white, shrink it down, and let it fade. The further you push it away in your mind, the less emotional charge it holds.

Another method is reframing—instead of asking “Why did this happen to me?” shift to “What did this teach me?” Every experience, no matter how painful, holds a lesson that can make you stronger.

Letting go doesn’t mean forgetting—it means freeing yourself from the past’s grip. The more you focus on the present and future, the lighter and more empowered you become. Release what no longer serves you and step into the life you truly want.

You are invited to JOIN the next batch of NLP Practitioner Course by registering here: https://www.w3successacademy.com/f/nlp-practitioner

🔮 Meta Magic

Prove Wrong or Move On?

Professor Bennett was known for his unconventional methods. His students at Westbridge University were used to his philosophical riddles, but today was different. As they filed into the classroom, they found him standing beside his desk, an old wooden chair placed deliberately on top of it.

Without preamble, he picked up a piece of chalk and wrote on the board in bold letters: “Prove that this chair does not exist.”

Murmurs rippled through the room as the students exchanged puzzled glances. Some frowned in concentration, others smirked, already crafting their arguments. The clock began ticking, and one by one, they hunched over their desks, scribbling furiously.

Jason, a logical thinker, opted for a scientific approach. “Matter is made up of atoms, which are mostly empty space. If the chair is mostly emptiness, does it truly exist in a solid state?”

Across the room, Thomas filled pages with intricate reasoning, pulling in concepts from Kant and Berkeley. His handwriting was rushed but deliberate, as if each word carried immense weight.

Then there was Daniel. He simply glanced at the board, smiled, and wrote two words on his paper before standing up. The entire room watched as he casually handed his sheet to Professor Bennett and walked out.

Days later, Professor Bennett returned the graded papers. Daniel had topped. The whole class wanted to know what did Daniel write on paper, so the professor asked him to spill the beans.

“I wrote-‘what chair?’” Daniel replied.

In life, we often spend too much time battling illusions—worries, doubts, fears—that only exist because we acknowledge them. Sometimes, the simplest way to overcome an obstacle is not to fight it, but to refuse its existence altogether.

So ask yourself: What chairs are you still trying to prove wrong, when you could simply move on? 

📖 Hook from the Book

“Person A understands Person B because the time is right for that to happen, not because Person B wants to be understood by Person A.” — Haruki Murakami, Norwegian Wood

🎬 Movie Motivation

“With great power comes great responsibility.” This dialogue from Spiderman highlights the balance between internal capacity and external action. NLP stresses self-awareness and ethical use of personal strengths, ensuring that our actions align with our values and purpose.

🏆 Winning Post of the Week

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗟𝗣 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵-𝗨𝗽!

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Thoughtfully Yours,

Mehernosh Randeria

NLP Master Trainer and W3 Coach