One of classic uses in NLP is for programming a state of confidence into your future. Most adults have experienced a profound sense of confidence at some stage in their life. Maybe it only lasted a few seconds and was many years ago. This is fine. The beauty of NLP allows us to capture that wonderful resource and create more of that state, and place it exactly where we desire!

The amount of different useful states of mind is vast and fact is we hardly ever tap into these 'hidden resources.' Resource states include; Confidence, Creativity, Relaxation, Playfulness, Concentration, Perseverance, Ecstasy.... Any others?

Here's a couple of examples to clarify what I'm getting at:

Have you ever read a book that made you feel really inspired? Where could you use that? How about programming that state into your workplace? Do you compose music? Paint? Giving a sales pitch?

Can you remember or imagine a time being in nature, surrounded by mellow shades of green with soft sounds of birds in distance and a close by stream. Where could you use that state of tranquility?

And now to actual technique. Treat yourself to 10 - 15 minutes to do this first time. As you practice technique more you'll be able to achieve good results in less time....

NLP Technique:

Program A Resource State Into A Future Situation

1. Think of a resource state you want more of in a future situation. (Joy, Ecstasy, Fun, Creativity, Confidence, Compassion etc.)

2. Relax down into a trance. (Use whatever way you want to go into a relaxed state. e.g. Deep breathing, self-hypnosis, meditation techniques.) The more relaxed you become more powerful rest of exercise will be, so enjoy becoming more relaxed.

3. Remember a time you felt chosen resource state strongly. Or imagine a situation in future that would allow you to feel that resource state. NOTE: There are several tips in NLP ToolBox eBook to help you remember better.

We all have morning routines and daily repetition makes us experts at them. What’s your morning routine? Does it help to balance and center you for day – or leave you feeling scattered?

I invite you to try a powerful five minute morning ritual to set your day off with awareness and consciousness, moving daily towards balance and fulfillment you desire. The ritual is very simple, consisting only of three simple questions. The secret is to be honest, give yourself 5 minutes… and to ask questions.

Question 1: What am I grateful for?

This question holds astonishing power. If you only remember one thing from this ritual, please remember this question! Write it down and put it in at least three very visible places. Maybe you will choose your bedroom dresser, your desk or dashboard of your car. This question has capacity to change a mood and soften a heart in seconds.

What are you grateful for? WHO are you grateful for? What are gifts you've been given in your life that you sometimes take for granted? What are some gifts that are so obvious that you may never even notice them? Question 2: What are my intentions for today?

Where are you now and where do you want to be at end of day? Meaning, what do you want to accomplish today? Beyond “doing”, how do you want to feel? How do you want to be or conduct yourself during day?

Close your eyes and imagine your day is set on a theatrical stage. How do you want audience to feel about you as they watch you “play”? What do you want them to notice about how you are being? How do you want to be if things don't go as planned?

Asking yourself this one question may be most powerful way to achieve what you want in life. After all you can't get to where you want to be if you don't know where that is.

Question 3: What's most important today?