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.

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🔮 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

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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.

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🔮 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

Welcome to Episode #102 of your favourite newsletter NLP Around You.

🧠 Thoughtful Thought

“Timeless decisions are outcomes of giving time some time.” — Dr Mehernosh J Randeria

💬 NLP Quote Corner

“It is not what we get. But who we become, what we contribute… that gives meaning to our lives” — Tony Robbins

⏳ One Minute NLP

Overcoming Negative Self-Talk

The way you speak to yourself shapes your reality. If your inner dialogue is full of doubt and criticism, it can hold you back. NLP teaches that you can change these negative patterns by shifting your language and focus.

Next time you catch yourself thinking, “I’m not good enough,” stop and reframe it. Ask, “What if I am capable?” or “What can I learn from this?” Change the tone of your inner voice—imagine it softer, friendlier, or even playful. Would you let a close friend talk to themselves that way? If not, why accept it for yourself?

With practice, you can replace negative self-talk with empowering thoughts. The more you do this, the more your confidence and self-belief grow. Your words matter—make sure the ones you tell yourself are helping you, not holding you back.

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🔮 Meta Magic

Are You Ready to Change the Tune?

“I really want to wake up early so I can have a great morning routine, but I just can’t seem to sleep on time.” Rahul sighed, his words echoing through the café for the third weekend in a row.

By the fifth meet-up, his frustration hadn’t changed—only now, it seemed his entire conversation revolved around this one problem.

Raveena, always eager to help, hatched a plan. Each time Rahul complained, she responded with the same joke, delivered in the same tone, with the same exaggerated expressions.

By the fourth time, Rahul groaned. “Raveena, come on. How many times do you expect us to laugh at the same joke?” His exasperation was unmistakable.

“Exactly, Rahul,” she said, leaning forward with a knowing smile. “If you can’t laugh at the same joke every time, how can you keep whining about the same problem without doing anything to change it?”

Often, we become prisoners of our own complaints, repeating them like a broken record, trapped in a loop of helplessness. The real question is — are you just playing the same song, or are you ready to change the tune?

📖 Hook from the Book

“Your purpose in life does not have to be related to what you do for work.” — Sahil Bloom, 5 Types of Wealth

🎬 Movie Motivation

“The world is yours.” This dialogue from the movie Scarface aligns with NLP’s focus on self-empowerment and reframing. By shifting your internal narrative to one of possibility, you open yourself up to a world of opportunities and success.

🏆 Winning Post of the Week

How Heena transformed her life with NLP

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Thoughtfully Yours,

Mehernosh Randeria

NLP Master Trainer and Coach