The W3 Blog
Makar Sankranti – A Gentle Invitation to Fly Higher
Makar Sankranti is not just a date on the calendar. It is a quiet reminder written into the sky. The sun begins its northward journey. Days slowly grow longer. Light starts to win over darkness. And across terraces and open grounds, kites rise. Colourful,...
New Year. New You. Really?
The fireworks are over. The WhatsApp forwards have slowed down. The “New Year, New Me” energy is probably already catching its first yawn. And that is exactly why today matters more than the 1st. January 1st is emotional. January 2nd is honest. Yesterday, everyone...
When Sholay Failed First and Won Forever
When Sholay Failed First and Won Forever An NLP Lens on Rejection, Reframing, and Resilience This week, Sholay returned to the big screen and something remarkable happened. Audiences did not just watch the film. They relived it. Laughter erupted at familiar lines....
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobaara: An NLP Lens on a Film That Mirrors Us Back
Today is 2–12. Do-baara. A date that whispers a simple reminder: life always gives you another chance, if you’re willing to take it. And there couldn’t be a better day to revisit the film that turned “seize the moment” into a lived philosophy: Zindagi Na Milegi...
The Power of Finishing Strong – A Tribute to the Legendary Dharmendra
The Power of Finishing Strong A Life Lesson Told Through Dharmendra’s Cinema Beginnings are easy. They feel exciting, fresh, hopeful — almost like stepping into a Naya Zamana. But the truth is simple: Your destiny doesn’t change at the start. It changes at the finish....
Why Finishing Strong Matters More Than Starting Big
There is something magical about beginnings. New projects. New habits. New dreams. New notebooks. We humans love the fresh start. It feels clean, exciting, full of possibility. But if you observe life closely, beginnings don’t change us. Completions do. Anyone can...
100 Days to Enter 2026 as a New You
Back in 2014, I had shared a short post titled: 👉 100 Days to the Most Fulfilling Year Yet It wasn’t a challenge. There were no daily tasks. Just a thought. A feeling. A quiet nudge to make the last 100 days count. And today — exactly 11 years later — that nudge has...
NLP and Janmashtami – The Inner Krishna within You
As Janmashtami arrives, many of us celebrate Lord Krishna’s birth with fasting, joy, music, and stories from the Bhagavad Gita. But if we look deeper, Janmashtami is not just about remembering Krishna, it’s also about discovering the Krishna within us. And that’s...
NLP in Healing: Rewiring the Mind for Wellness
“It’s not just what happens to you, but what you make of it that defines your health.” Imagine a woman named Riya. After a car accident, her body healed but her mind did not. Every honk, every screech of brakes, sent her spiralling into anxiety. Traditional therapy...
Mid Year Reset: Why Now Is The New Beginning
Let’s be honest. The first half of the year… just flew by. Some things went exactly as planned. Others – not so much. And a few, let’s admit it – never even took off. But here’s the good news: the game is far from over.Because every quarter gives you a unique...
April Fool May Be Harmless; Being an Emotional Fool Is Not.
Let’s be honest—April 1st comes with its own disclaimer: “Don’t believe everything today!” So we double-check our chairs, second-guess every “breaking news” headline, and laugh off the silly pranks. But here's a thought—what if we were just as alert when it came to...
Can You Be More Than Your Personality Type?
"Aisa hi hoon main…" That iconic line from countless Bollywood dramas where the protagonist defends a character flaw with pride. A burst of melodrama. A touch of music. A sharp close-up. But also—if you think about it—a subtle sign of resignation. I’ve seen a similar...
Design Your Quarter: The Power of Clarity, Momentum & Execution
Let’s be honest—most New Year resolutions don’t even make it past February. That initial excitement? Gone. The vision board? Gathering dust. And those grand plans? Well… life happened. But what if I told you there’s a better way to set and achieve goals—one that keeps...
Observe, Not Absorb: The NLP Art of Detached Empathy
Have you ever walked into a room and immediately sensed the tension in the air? Maybe a colleague’s frustration, a friend’s anxiety, or even a stranger’s anger seeped into your mood. Before you knew it, their emotional storm had pulled you in. It happens to the best...
Holi, Pi & NLP: Colours, Cycles, and the Infinite Possibilities Within You
What is common between Holi and Pi? (Yes the mathematical Pi!) One is a vibrant festival of colours, laughter, and celebration. The other is a mathematical constant that never ends. At first glance, they seem worlds apart. But look a little closer, and you’ll see a...
How to Harness the Positive Intention of Imposter Syndrome with NLP
Imagine you are at a prestigious event, surrounded by accomplished individuals. As you engage in conversations, a voice in your head whispers, "Do I really belong here? What if they find out I'm not as capable as they think?" This unsettling feeling is known as...
100th Episode Special – Tonic or Toxic?
🚀 Hurray!!! We made it to 100 episodes of “NLP Around You - Discover The Magic in the Mundane”! And it’s all thanks to YOU — our incredible community of NLP enthusiasts, learners, and action-takers! To celebrate this milestone, I have a special gift for you — read...
Self ISHQ: Falling in Love with Yourself This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day — it's the season of love, roses, and grand gestures! But what if this year, instead of looking outward for love, we turned inward? What if the most meaningful romance you ever experience is the one you have with yourself? Welcome to SELF ISHQ—the art...
Conflict or Consensus? The Choice is Yours
"You don’t get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate." – Chester L. Karrass We negotiate every single day. Whether it’s deciding on deadlines with a team, discussing compensation with a client, managing expectations with family, or even bargaining with...
How Two NLPs Are Shaping the Future of Communication
It was a rainy evening in London, and the city’s infamous drizzle had turned into a steady downpour. Inside a warmly lit co-working café near Covent Garden, the chatter of entrepreneurs and the soft hum of laptops filled the air. Amidst the bustle, two distinct...
How Artificial is this Intelligence?
If there’s one buzzword that stirs up equal parts excitement and apprehension, it’s AI – Artificial Intelligence. For some, it’s a fascinating leap into the future. For others, it feels like a threat looming over the sanctity of human creativity. But is that really...
The Fish Does Not Know What is Water
A young man once approached a wise mentor, troubled by the monotony of his life. "I feel stuck," he said. "Nothing seems to change." The mentor smiled and pointed to the river flowing nearby. "You see the water in this river?" he asked. "Yes," the young man replied....
Emotional Regulation – How to Master Your Inner and Outer Worlds
Have you ever found yourself revisiting a frustrating moment long after it’s passed, replaying it in your mind like a broken record? Or perhaps you’ve proudly narrated the story to someone else, showcasing how well you managed to keep your cool. These common...
How Do You Eat an Elephant? One Bite at a Time.
"How Do You Eat an Elephant? One Bite at a Time." It’s a curious phrase, isn’t it? The thought of eating an elephant may seem absurd, even overwhelming. But, of course, it’s not about literally devouring a mammoth creature. It’s a metaphor for tackling those enormous...
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...
Unlock Your Inner Child with the Power of NLP
On Children’s Day, we celebrate the boundless curiosity, imagination, and energy that children bring into the world. Interestingly, those same qualities are central to the art and science of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). In fact, NLP can enable us to reconnect...
🪔 Light Up Your Mind this Diwali with NLP 🪔
As a Master Trainer and lifelong learner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), I see Diwali as more than just a festival of lights. Diwali is about the triumph of light over darkness — just as NLP helps us replace limiting beliefs with empowering ones,...
Modelling Excellence: An Homage to Sir Ratan Tata through the lens of NLP
Today, the world mourns the passing of Sir Ratan Tata, a visionary leader, philanthropist, and a symbol of ethical business. His profound influence extends beyond business, touching lives and inspiring generations. As a continuous learner of Neuro-Linguistic...
Have you done KYC for your Mental Health?
"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." – Barack Obama Recently, in the NLP TTT program, I had a unique experience of being modelled by the participants...
Unlock the Guru Within: Embrace Your Inner Wisdom This Guru Purnima
On the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, a day dedicated to honouring our teachers and guides, let’s take a moment to reflect on an often-overlooked source of wisdom: the Guru within us. What is a Guru? Traditionally, a Guru is seen as a teacher or spiritual...
The Productivity Paradox – Why Doing Less Can Lead To More
The productivity paradox, or the idea that doing less can lead to more, might seem counterintuitive at first glance. However, there's a substantial body of research and evidence supporting this concept. Here are four research-based facts along with metaphorical...
The ABC Magic Potion of Creativity
What if Creativity was a magic potion? All you needed to do was pour a spoonful into your brain daily and get going. Imagine the Creative syrup dissolving into your blood and veins and making its way to each organ of your body.How would your life have been different?...
Revealed: The Secret Recipe of Swishing from Mundane to Magic
Once upon a time, Success and Motivation were next-door neighbours. Their frequent conversations gradually brewed into an affectionate friendship, and before long, they pledged their matrimonial vows to each other. After a blissful honeymoon period, both...
The Gift of “Extra”: Why Leap Day is Your Secret Weapon
Today's date isn't just any ordinary Thursday; it's February 29th, the elusive Leap Day - the day that pops up every four years like a delightful surprise. But beyond the calendar quirk, Leap Day holds a hidden treasure – the gift of "extra." Think about it. Just as...
5 Ultimate NLP Techniques to Make the Best of 2024
As we step into 2024, it’s time to supercharge our journey towards self-improvement with the help of some incredibly powerful tools from NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, says, “Focus on systems, not on goals”. The question...
This Independence Day, Unleash Your Inner Freedom through NLP
As the sun rises on yet another Independence Day in India, a nation celebrates its hard-fought freedom. This occasion not only commemorates a historic struggle for independence, but also serves as a reminder of the countless ways in which individuals yearn for and...
How Lord Hanuman Demonstrated the Principles of NLP
The intriguing thing about neurosciences and psychology is its existence even before its discovery. Common knowledge tells us that Neuro Linguistic Programming is a recent concept coined in the 1970s. Yet, when we look back at mythology, we begin to realise that NLP...
You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
Once upon a time, a sparrow, who had laid three eggs in her nest, went out to get food. When it returned, it saw that one egg was missing. That egg was picked up by a monkey, who took it to a farm and placed it amongst the eggs of a hen. At the expected time, the...
NLP – A Revolutionary Growth Tool for Women’s Empowerment
“Imagine that you buy a bag of tomatoes and you are not allowed to keep it in fridge and you have to carry it everywhere you go. What will happen? Tomatoes will rot, right? Well the same happens with our emotional baggage. But with NLP in life, I remember and remind...
How to Master Parenting with the Power of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Parenting is one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences in life. As a parent, you want to provide the best possible upbringing for your child, and that can be a daunting task. However, with the help of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), you can learn how...
The Ultimate Myth Busting Guide for NLP
The best travel in the world is the travel within. Going on a World Tour is a goal of many, but how many of us think about taking a tour within ourselves. One may like the sea, beaches and mountains, but what about the mountains and valleys that our mind carries? How...
In Love with NLP – a poetic tribute
In love with NLP, oh how it flows,A language of the mind, where the heart glows.A tool to unlock our hidden desires,A way to conquer fears, and reach higher. With every technique, I am falling more in love,Discovering the power of language, from above.Reframing...
Uunchai – The Highs and Lows Through NLP Lens
The story of 3 friends who set on the journey of ash immersion for their another best friend tastes like 3 idiots with the spice of friendship. The parental angle draws a blurred line with Baghbaan, but Suraj Barjatya has taken care of serving contemporary values...
How to Banish Clutter and Leave Stress Behind
Deadlines, financial difficulties, and competing responsibilities are some well-known causes of stress in our lives. Research shows that clutter can also be a hidden cause of stress at home and work. Experiencing less stress in your life may be as simple as getting...
9 Financial Lessons this Navratri
This Navratri let's reinforce the Nine Lessons of Financial Importance: Day 1: Set a Stepping Stone by Setting Clear Financial Goals. Day 2: Think Long Term when investing in Equities. Day 3: Investing is Not about Buying or Selling but about...
5 Powerful Investment Lessons from Lord Ganesha
On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, let's imbibe 5 powerful lessons from Lord Ganesha with a perspective of Financial Discipline in Investment. 1. BIG HEAD: Think big and act logically to become a successful investor. 2. BIG EARS: Listen to the...
How to Teach your Kids about Money
Most parents think that they do not need to teach their children how to manage money and the value of managing money in the right manner. They believe that this will be taught to the children as part of their curriculum in schools. The reality is very different....
The Most Powerful Word – NO
In our society the default answer to nearly every question is “Yes.” Advertising is all geared towards getting us to say “Yes - I need that.” We phrase our inquiries looking for yes: “Would you like more coffee?” “Would you be interested in joining me for dinner?”...
How to Spend T.I.M.E. to Save TIME
."You give some to get some." The old adage is usually applied to money but it is also true of time. When we are very young or very old, time seems endless. But for the majority of our lives, time is something we always need. We find ourselves often...
7 Ways to Enhance Your Intuition
What makes us feel that some people have better intuition than others? And some people believe that they lack intuition all together. Your mind is constantly giving you feedback. You are either not receiving the message or you are misinterpreting the signs. When you...
How does Modeling work in NLP
Modeling of exceptional performance behaviour requires observing and laying down the underlying processes inherent in that behaviour. It requires breaking down a complex system or a series of events into chunks small enough to be understood and reproduced. What is the...