Working Hard or Hardly Working?

Working Hard or Hardly Working?

 Welcome to the 91st episode of NLP Around You.

I am excited to welcome you in the 5 Day Challenge – Design Your Year 2025 

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Thoughtful Thought

“The universe opens up to you when you open up to life.” – Dr Mehernosh J Randeria

 

NLP Quote Corner

“It’s what you practice in private that you will be rewarded for in public.” – Tony Robbins

 

One Minute NLP – Dissociation

Dissociation is a simple yet effective NLP technique to help manage overwhelming emotions. Think of it as stepping out of a situation and viewing it from the outside, like watching yourself in a film. Instead of being caught up in the fear or stress of a memory, you observe it from a distance.

For example, imagine replaying a stressful memory on a screen. You can make it less intense by turning the colours dull, softening the sounds, or pausing and rewinding it. This makes the memory feel less personal and more manageable.

It’s especially useful for dealing with phobias, anxiety, or past trauma. By creating this emotional distance, you can process things more calmly and clearly. With practice, dissociation becomes a handy tool for staying composed and in control, no matter what life throws at you.

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Meta Magic – Are you working hard or hardly working?

Rahul was the embodiment of discipline, his days governed by a rock-solid routine designed to hit crystal-clear goals. Yet, despite his relentless efforts, he watched his friends and colleagues surpass him in success.

Frustration gnawed at him, and comparison clouded his thoughts. Finally, unable to bear the weight, he sought his mentor’s guidance.

“Sir, I’ve given my all. Then why am I not as successful as the others?” he asked, his voice trembling, eyes avoiding his mentor’s steady gaze.

The mentor smiled knowingly, leaning forward. “Hard work alone doesn’t guarantee success,” he said.

Rahul frowned, but the mentor continued, “True success needs a clear mind, self-kindness, and freedom from comparison. Comparison erodes your self-worth. Ask yourself calmly: ‘Is this my kind of success? Did they walk my path?’ Clarity dissolves doubt. When you compare, you are not truly working hard; you are just hardly working.”

My question to you: Are you working hard or hardly working?

Hook From The Book

“A happy person isn’t someone who’s happy all the time. It’s someone who effortlessly interprets events in such a way that they don’t lose their innate peace.” ― Eric Jorgenson, The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness

Movie Motivation

“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” This line quoted by the character Harvey Specter in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban encourages reframing and finding positive perspectives even in difficult situations.

This Week’s Winning Post

Step Into 2025 with Confidence: How to Design the Year of Your Dreams

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Step Into 2025 with Confidence: How to Design the Year of Your Dreams

Step Into 2025 with Confidence: How to Design the Year of Your Dreams

As the clock ticks closer to the end of another year, there is a unique opportunity knocking on our doors. It’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and reimagine our future. But here’s the catch: dreaming big is only half the equation. The other half? A solid plan that bridges the gap between where you are and where you want to be.

Why Designing Your Year Matters

Life doesn’t come with a rewind button, but it does offer endless opportunities to reset and re-strategize. Whether you want to advance your career, improve your relationships, prioritize your well-being, or simply live with more purpose, setting clear intentions is key.

Designing your year with intention allows you to take charge of your narrative. It’s about moving from a reactive state to a proactive one – where you are not just responding to life’s challenges but shaping its course. This intentional approach gives you clarity, focus, and the confidence to pursue what truly matters to you.

The Power of Clarity and Reflection

Taking time to design your year starts with reflection. What worked well in the past year? What didn’t? Reflection helps you identify patterns and lessons, creating a solid foundation for setting goals that align with your values and aspirations.

When you design your year, you give yourself clarity – a roadmap that provides direction and keeps distractions at bay. Clarity turns vague aspirations into concrete goals, making it easier to measure progress and celebrate achievements.

Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

For many, the barrier to achieving dreams lies not in external circumstances but in internal doubts. Limiting beliefs – such as “I’m not good enough” or “I don’t have the time” – can prevent you from taking the first step. Designing your year with intention involves addressing these beliefs and replacing them with empowering narratives.

When you actively plan your year, you create a mental shift. You move from a space of uncertainty to one of empowerment, where challenges are seen as opportunities to grow.

The Ripple Effect of Intentionality

Intentional planning doesn’t just impact your personal goals; it ripples into every aspect of your life. Relationships improve when you communicate your priorities. Career success follows when you’re clear about your objectives and work toward them consistently. Even your mental and physical health benefits from the sense of balance and purpose that intentional living brings.

Your Year, Your Design

2025 is a blank canvas waiting for your brushstrokes. By designing your year with intention, you take control of your journey, ensuring it aligns with your aspirations, values, and dreams. The process isn’t just about achieving goals – it’s about living with purpose and creating a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling.

Let’s Take The First Step Now

Life is too short to leave your dreams to chance. With clarity, intention, and a little planning, you can create a 2025 that’s aligned with your true potential. The question is: will you take the first step toward designing a year that’s not just good, but extraordinary?

I invite you to join me for an exciting 5-Day Challenge: Design Your Year 2025, where you’ll learn powerful tools and strategies to:
Clarity: Reflect on your past and gain focus for the future.
Direction: Define what truly matters to you in 2025.
Action: Craft a roadmap to turn goals into achievable milestones.
Commitment: Build accountability systems to stay on track.

This is not just another challenge; it’s your chance to take charge of your future with purpose and confidence. 🌟

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Are You Cutting The Strings?

Are You Cutting The Strings?

 

Welcome to the 90th episode of NLP Around You.

I am sure you are gearing up to welcome the New Year 2025. Well, how about gearing up together with me? I invite to join me in the 5-Day Challenge specifically set up to DESIGN YOUR YEAR 2025 to make it the best year yet.

Begin 2025 with purpose, clarity and a plan that aligns with your values. We will be designing your year together from Monday 16th Dec to Friday 20th Dec, with a clear focus on these outcomes:

  • Clarity: Reflect on your past and gain focus for the future.
  • Direction: Define what truly matters to you in 2025.
  • Action: Craft a roadmap to turn goals into achievable milestones.
  • Commitment: Build accountability systems to stay on track.

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Thoughtful Thought

“The sole purpose of the universe is to help you discover your soul purpose.” – Dr Mehernosh J Randeria

 

NLP Quote Corner

“Things do not have meaning. We assign meaning to everything.” – Tony Robbins

 

One Minute NLP – When Their Actions Don’t Match Their Words

Simultaneous incongruence (a jargon from the field of NLP) from  occurs when there is a misalignment between what someone says and how they express it. Imagine a colleague saying, “I’m fine,” while frowning and avoiding eye contact. Their verbal and non-verbal cues don’t match, creating a sense of incongruence.

In NLP, recognizing this is key to understanding deeper truths. People’s body language, tone of voice, and gestures often reveal their genuine feelings more than words.

For example, if a team member agrees to take on a task but hesitates or sighs, their incongruence might indicate doubt or overwhelm. As a skilled communicator, you can address this by saying, “I noticed you hesitated – would you like to talk about it?”

In your own life, self-awareness is crucial. Are your words matching your feelings and intentions? If not, pause and reflect. Aligning your internal state with your external actions builds trust, clarity, and authenticity in all interactions.

The magic of NLP lies in turning these subtle observations into opportunities for deeper connection and understanding.

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Meta Magic – Are You Cutting The Strings?

Young Ethan squinted against the bright sunlight, his small hands clutching the wooden spool. It was his first time flying a kite, and his father, Mark, knelt beside him, guiding his hands. The crisp wind tugged at the vibrant red-and-yellow kite as they launched it. With each failed attempt, Ethan’s giggles mixed with determination until, finally, the kite soared upward.

“Run, Ethan! Let more string out!” Mark encouraged.

Ethan ran across the grassy field, the string slipping through his fingers. The kite danced higher, a vivid splash of color against the azure sky. His heart swelled with joy as the spool emptied.

“Daddy,” he said, breathless with excitement, “let’s cut the string! The kite will go even higher!”

Mark paused. “Son, the string helps the kite stay steady. If we cut it, the kite won’t fly higher—it’ll fall.”

Ethan frowned. “No, Daddy. The string is holding it down! Let’s free it!”

Reluctantly, Mark handed him a pocketknife. With a quick snip, the tension vanished. For a fleeting moment, the kite seemed to rise, untethered and wild. But then it faltered, swaying chaotically before tumbling down, a broken tangle of fabric and sticks.

Ethan stared at the fallen kite, his excitement replaced with confusion. “Why did it fall?”

Mark placed a gentle hand on his son’s shoulder. “The string wasn’t holding it down, Ethan. It was guiding it, giving it the strength to fly high.”

Now, let me ask you: In your life, which are those rules and relations, which may be feeling restrictive to you? But when you think deeper, they are actually guiding you, anchoring you, and probably even helping you to rise to your fullest potential.

Hook From The Book

“Anything that causes you to overreact or underreact can control you, and often does.” ― David Allen, Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

Movie Motivation

“Success is not about luck. It’s about making the right moves.” This line quoted by the character Harvey Specter in the popular web-series SUITS reflects the NLP principles of strategy and action, focusing on how you can model success by identifying and replicating effective behaviors and strategies.

 

This Week’s Winning Post

The 10 Rules of Work

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What Pillar Are You Holding?

What Pillar Are You Holding?


Welcome to the 89th episode of NLP Around You.

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Thoughtful Thought

“Self-Belief is the anti-dote to self-sabotage.” – Dr Mehernosh J Randeria

NLP Quote Corner

“Focus on where you want to go, not on what you fear.” – Tony Robbins

 

One Minute NLP – The Law of Requisite Variety

The Law of Requisite Variety states: “The system with the most flexibility controls the system.” In NLP, this means that in any interaction or situation, the person who can adapt the most has the greatest influence.

Think of it as a chess game: the player with more strategies and options is likely to win. In relationships, business, or personal growth, flexibility is your superpower. If a plan doesn’t work, instead of persisting, adapt your approach.

For example, if you are communicating with someone who doesn’t respond to logic, try appealing to their emotions or using visuals. In problem-solving, explore alternative solutions rather than sticking to one rigid path.

This principle encourages creativity, resilience, and an open mind. The more adaptable you are, the more effectively you can navigate challenges and create positive outcomes.

Remember, the power lies in your ability to change and adjust — not in controlling others, but in mastering yourself!

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Meta Magic – Which Pillar Are You Holding?

One bright morning, Raman felt a stirring in his soul and resolved to visit the renowned sage of his city, celebrated for unraveling the mysteries of spiritual freedom and guiding others to do the same. With curiosity crackling in his chest, he approached the sage and inquired, “How can I be truly liberated from life’s endless struggles?”

The sage’s face broke into a serene smile as he rose to his feet, his robes whispering against the floor. Without a word, he motioned for Raman to follow. Leading him to a sturdy, ancient pillar, the sage wrapped his arms tightly around it and clung as if his life depended on it.

Raman’s eyebrows shot up in bafflement. Before he could voice his confusion, the sage let out a theatrical wail, “Help me! Free me from this pillar! Save me from its grasp!”

Raman burst into laughter, his voice echoing through the quiet courtyard. “Respected Guruji,” he exclaimed, “this is absurd! It isn’t the pillar that’s holding you captive—it’s you who refuses to let go of it.”

The sage’s smile deepened, his eyes gleaming with quiet wisdom. “Precisely,” he said. “This pillar represents the problems we face in life. They don’t imprison us — we imprison ourselves by clutching onto them. The key to freedom lies in releasing the pillar and reclaiming your power.”

Now, let me ask you: Are you still holding on to your pillar?


Hook From The Book

“The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers. M. Scott Peck” ― Penney Peirce, Frequency: The Power of Personal Vibration

Movie Motivation

“I don’t have dreams, I have goals.” This line quoted by the character Harvey Specter in the popular webseries SUITS reflects the NLP principle of goal-setting and clarity. Dreams are abstract, but goals are specific and actionable. NLP emphasizes setting clear, measurable objectives to turn aspirations into achievements.

 

This Week’s Winning Post

Connection between Expression and Expansion

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Choose Your Bowl

Choose Your Bowl

Welcome to the 88th episode of NLP Around You.

 

Thoughtful Thought

“Every expression is the expansion of your frequency to the Universe. So co-create wisely.” – Dr Mehernosh J Randeria

NLP Quote Corner

“People who fail focus on what they have to go through. People who succeed focus on what will it be like in the end.” – Tony Robbins

 

One Minute NLP – The map is not the territory.

“The map is not the territory” is a foundational NLP presupposition reminding us that our mental representations of reality (our maps) are not the same as reality itself (the territory). Each person’s map is shaped by experiences, beliefs, and perceptions, making it unique.

When applied in NLP, this concept fosters understanding and flexibility. For example, when someone disagrees with you, remember they are interpreting the world through their map. Instead of arguing over who’s “right,” explore their perspective.

In practical terms, this presupposition encourages you to question assumptions, improve communication, and embrace diverse viewpoints. By recognizing the difference between perception and reality, you empower yourself to navigate life with more clarity and compassion.

Update your map, but remember — it’s only a guide, not the territory itself!

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Meta Magic – Choose Your Bowl

Sarita often found herself confused about making the right decisions, though she couldn’t quite understand why. Noticing this, her father, Mr. Kumar, decided it was time to impart her a gentle lesson.

One crisp morning, he called her to breakfast. On the table sat two bowls of sweet porridge. One was topped with a dazzling garnish of almonds, while the other appeared plain and unremarkable. Sarita’s lips curled into a small smirk as she reached for the garnished bowl. “This one looks better,” she declared confidently.

As she ate, her confidence wavered. The porridge was delicious, but her eyes darted to her father enjoying the plain bowl. To her surprise, he uncovered four hidden almonds beneath the surface. She stared at her empty bowl and sighed. “Sometimes, what looks better isn’t the best,” her father remarked gently.

The next morning, the scene repeated. This time, Sarita hesitated before choosing. She remembered her father’s words and picked the plain bowl instead. She eagerly dug in, expecting a hidden treasure, but it was empty. Her father chuckled and lifted his bowl—the garnished one—revealing almonds beneath. “Experience teaches,” he said, “but intuition demands we look beyond logic.”

By the third day, Sarita had learned to pause. “Papa,” she said with a small smile, “why don’t you decide?” Her father’s face lit up with approval. He chose the garnished bowl for her and revealed almonds hidden beneath. “You see, my dear,” he said, “life is full of choices, but true richness comes from trust. Humility opens doors where wisdom alone cannot.”

Sarita nodded, the lesson sinking deeper. She knew now that life was more than appearances—or even clever guesses. It was about faith, trust, and a willingness to learn.

So, tell me, if it were you, which bowl would you choose? 


Hook From The Book

“The driven, passionate ones give their best on ordinary days and that is why they are extraordinary.” ― Twinkle Khanna, Mrs Funnybones: She’s just like You and a lot like Me.

Movie Motivation

“You have to let it all go, Neo. Fear, doubt, and disbelief. Free your mind.” This dialogue from the movie The Matrix reflects the importance of eliminating limiting beliefs to unlock one’s full potential. NLP focuses on reprogramming the mind to remove self-imposed limitations.

 

This Week’s Winning Post

The NLP Circle of Excellence

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Mehernosh Randeria

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