“Introspection is the missing piece in the jigsaw of peace.” – Dr Mehernosh J Randeria, Thoughtfully Yours, 2nd Edition
NLP Quote Corner
“If you say to yourself ‘It’s difficult to get up in the morning’, ‘It’s hard to cease smoking’, then you are already using hypnotic suggestions on yourself.” – Richard Bandler
One Minute NLP – Reframing: Turning Problems into Opportunities
Have you ever wished you could see your challenges in a more positive light? Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) offers a powerful tool called reframing that can help you do just that.
Reframing is about changing the way you perceive a situation to alter its meaning and impact. It’s like looking at a picture in a different frame; the picture stays the same, but the way you see it changes. This simple shift in perspective can transform a problem into an opportunity.
For example, imagine you’re feeling nervous about giving a presentation. Instead of seeing it as a nerve-wracking ordeal, you can reframe it as an exciting chance to share your ideas and showcase your skills. By shifting your focus from fear to opportunity, you can change your emotional response and approach the situation with more confidence.
Another common use of reframing in NLP is dealing with negative self-talk. If you catch yourself thinking, “I’m terrible at this,” you can reframe it to, “I’m learning and improving every day.” This positive twist helps cultivate a growth mindset and boosts your motivation.
Reframing can be applied to almost any situation, whether it’s personal challenges, work-related stress, or even conflicts with others. By consciously choosing a new frame, you can change your reactions and outcomes, making life’s hurdles seem more like stepping stones.
Next time you face a difficult situation, try to reframe it. You might be surprised at how this simple NLP technique can turn your problems into opportunities for growth and success.
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Meta Magic – What type of gardener are you?
Shikha and Sayali were best friends. Their bonding began with their shared love for gardening. Each had their own garden, well-cultivated in their respective homes.
Over time, Shikha noticed a difference. Her garden had more weeds, while Sayali’s was lush and flourishing.
Shikha had tried it all: fertilizers, good shades for plants, watering regularly, and even playing music for plants. However, all she saw was the growth of weeds, which outshined the development of her plants. She decided to take advice from Sayali.
“What’s the secret of your lush green garden, Sayali? Look at mine. There are weeds all over.” Shikha exhaled in exasperation.
“Well, I welcome weeds.” Sayali smiled with a mystic look. Shikha looked puzzled.
“The only secret is that I welcome weeds because they make me create more space for plants. I keep uprooting weeds and keep planting new plants.” Sayali smiled while shrugging simply.
Our mind is a garden, and plants and weeds are our thoughts. When it comes to living life, what kind of gardener are you?
Hook From The Book
“Choosing a lover is a lot like choosing a therapist. We need to ask ourselves, is this someone who will be honest with me, listen to criticism, admit making mistakes, and not promise the impossible?” ― Alex Michaelides, The Silent Patient
Movie Motivation
“Bade se bada business.. paise se nahi, ek bade idea se bada hota hai” (translated to “The greatest of business is great not because of money, but because of a great idea.”) This dialogue from the movie Badmaash Company is self-explanatory. What is your great idea? Feel free to share in reply to this newsletter.
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Thoughtfully yours,
Mehernosh Randeria
NLP Master Trainer and Coach
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