NLP, or Neuro Linguistic Programming, is a technique developed to asses emotions, by simply understanding the language we use to express them. By listening to how we structure sentences, rather than their general meaning, our true thoughts and feelings can be de-coded, understood and re-structured to cultivate positive emotions. The process has been applied to a wide number of problems from business practices to depression, but most often it is used to tackle stress.
Stress is not a sinister force that can be physically avoided, it is our personal reaction to situations. However, that doesn't lessen the physical consequences. Stress can trigger lymphatic, respiratory or digestive problems, weaken the immune system, cause acne and even hair loss. To name a few - there are many more physical consequences of stress. NLP works by re-programming linguistic patterns to eliminate stress, its symptoms and consequences from your life.
NLP is an effective technique to examine the true cause of stress, after all stress only exists in our reactions, not the situations themselves. Fundamentally linked to esteem, NLP re-teaches the basics of communication, helping you to communicate with yourself as you speak to the world. Understanding why you use the language and sentence structures you do, is part of understanding and transforming your life.
It's a technique that can be applied to anything, especially in such a hectic city. Capital of Europe's most overworked nation, thousands are working to master the technique to take back control of life. Honorary or native, Londoners are increasing using Neuro Linguistic Programming to re-tune their approach to life; whether it's the burly commuter who pushed you on the tube or your whip cracking boss causing you stress, NLP is the solution to many problems.
In time, effective NLP can be self administered, to put you back in control of stress. Once the technique is mastered it can be applied to any situation, from a deep emotional trauma to daily incidents at work and home. NLP increases self awareness and self regulation to tackle those triggers that become a hurdle to effective performance, helping to conquer problems, one thought at a time.