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Metaphor A Change

info@origyn.co.uk (Robert Ballentine) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:37:51 GMT

Metaphor a Change Using Metaphor's to 'create change'. What if by telling a story, someone’s life would change? What if stories were more than just things to amuse people? What if ‘Once upon a time…’ really did have a happy ending?

What if you already have this ability? In this article we explore what metaphors are and how to construct them for therapeutic change, how stories and allegory are more than amusing past times and how to make simple one-line metaphor responses.

NLP & Sport Why England Lost

info@origyn.co.uk (Robert Ballentine) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:36:43 GMT

When you look back at it the day England got trounced by Germany in the World Cup they'll all be laughing it off and talking tactics and strategy and bad management. Yet, if you look a little closer and listen a little harder at what had been said, some other things begin to emerge.

Motivation Thats All I Need!

info@origyn.co.uk (Robert Ballentine) — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:37:22 GMT

We've all been there, we all are, and we will always be...unmotivated to just do the things that we know we should, but don't want to! Oh dear, I guess its not worth carrying on then is it. Or is it?

Let me tell you a quick story.

Introvert or Extrovert Which One Are You?

info@origyn.co.uk (Robert Ballentine) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:36:44 GMT

Have you been bamboozled by the terms introvert and extrovert? Do you know which one you are? The BBC are currently running their programme The Big Personality Test from the series Child of Our Time. The show highlights the five personality traits we all share, one of which includes whether we are introvert or extravert. So what does it all mean? This article focuses on introversion and extroversion, what it means to you and how it affects your life.

I Know What You Are Afraid Of!

info@origyn.co.uk (Robert Ballentine) — Fri, 14 May 2010 10:54:46 GMT

Snakes? Maybe. Spiders? Some people are. Flying? Possibly. What about a small dark space? Maybe again. But...
...they’re all a myth.

I’m about to uncover what it is you fear. A fear that without thinking drives you to different decisions every single day. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.

Failure into Feedback The XFactor Problem

info@origyn.co.uk (Robert Ballentine) — Tue, 04 May 2010 08:50:03 GMT

Hey have you ever watched XFactor or American Idol or some such similar programmes?

You know right at the start they have the auditions, and you see all the people lining up, nervous, calm, exuberant, CoolCalmCollected and then...
...they're interviewed - and you just know 'oh dear this one ain't gonna go well', 'they're overconfident, dressed badly, way too much self-belief' etc etc etc

Librarian Of Your Mind

info@origyn.co.uk (Robert Ballentine) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:14:28 GMT

An MP3 NLP download for you! The Librarian of Your Mind'. Better memories for better times.

Reviews & Polls for NLP

info@origyn.co.uk (Robert Ballentine) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:19:41 GMT

Have you ever wanted to vote with your feet? Well here is your opportunity. With articles and reviews you can tell the world what you want with your vote and your words...

We've created a number of polls where you can tell us and others what you're looking for, what you've experienced and what you find best. We'll continue adding content so come back often and see how things change over time!

NLP Phobia Cure for Terror

info@origyn.co.uk (Robert Ballentine) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:27:44 GMT

You know sometimes life throws you a curved ball. On our recent NLP Practitioner course this is just what had happened to one of our delegates.

At the tender age of growing into a teenager she experienced a very unpleasant time in her local woods by people chasing her and her friends. Later on this translated into what she thought was a phobia of woods and dark places (Achluophobia).

NLP Modelling Where Angels Fear

info@origyn.co.uk (Robert Ballentine) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:42:46 GMT

Modelling vs Trial & Error One of the purposes of Modelling is not only to reduce the trial and error phase, but to avoid it at all costs if possible. What would be the point of it? The purpose of Modelling is both in the replication as much as the efficacy.