Christmas is a fantastic time to reconnect with friends, and people who have shared both the good, the bad and the ugly. People who have inspired you, people you have learnt something from, people who have made you're life experience what it is today.

Remember that everyone is different, Master NLP Practitioners think about the values systems we share. Now would be an ideal time to revisit your own values in all areas of life and reflect upon where are you today? What are your highest values, have they changed, which ones are working well for you and what needs to be realigned, moved, what missing from you're values and what would you like to change?

Values are a highly effective tool when working with people. You'll remember that our values are simply what is important to us and they are based on your culture, beliefs and upbringing. Your values will ascertain how you spend you time and what you spend your time on.

Remember the ease of working with the unconscious mind when eliciting your values, this will to discover what your core values, which may be unconscious to you now. Remember NLP Values is the one time we get to ask the question ... WHY !! Reassess, reflect and realign Your values, ready for 2008.

Changing the heirachy of your values may happen naturally after using Time Line Therapy to let go of the negative emotions or limiting decisions and beliefs you may have. More "Assertive change" can be done, after using Submodalities, anchoring, parts integration and all the other NLP techniques available to you. Be gentle... Be careful and remember the ecological factors of changing values, consider this thoroughly before making any change.

Lets not forget the Spiral Dynamics Values System (based on Graves) for more detailed information please visit their website. (http://www.spiraldynamics.org/faq_basics.htm)

Below is just a refresher and reminder of the thinking behind the different levels...
Beige AN(1) - Founded on your basic instincts for survival on a physiological sense. (I)

Purple BO (2) Tribal Isn't this where all spirit came from, understanding that ancient rituals regardless of their origin are all for the same one purpose, everyone has the right to be. Transition may result by allowing yourself to break free,unchain the victim mentality. Give yourself the gift Understanding and honest wisdom you eternally seek. (We)

Red CP (3) - Take a Break at Christmas time !! Relax, breathe, give yourself (and everyone else) some space MAN!! Plunge that Hot head into an ice cold bucket and let go of the hurt or rejection from your past. It's of no use to be aggressive. Ok so maybe your right, that person on the road did change lanes and cut you off, and you know there will be a lot of traffic around over Christmas and heaps of crazy people on the road, desperately wanting to get to where they want to go... Give yourself the gift of Accepting that the fact and self acceptance of you. (I)

Blue DQ (4) Step out and forgive yourself. Do something spontaneous this year, be a little naughty Let go of any guilt - life is for living !! You're worthy of having some real fun. Forgive and learn to laugh again with self love. (We)

Orange - ER (5) - it's not about the present ! or how much it cost or how many cards you got and from who. Let go of the expectations you place on yourself, just go with the flow.... hang loose, give a little more of you, from the heart. Take this opportunity to meet your neighbours, create and build a more community feeling. (I)

Green - FS (6) - Be out of Control this Christmas, put down your hammer of judgements and let everyone in, regardless of their view. Receive graciously, let go of control and give someone else the joy of giving. Surrender to your own inner peace, have true faith in you and learn how to trust. (We)

Yellow - GT (7) - No more organising for you this christmas !, your duty is to commit to being in the moment 100% regardless of what family squabbles maybe take place around you or how much work could be done. Be committed to give all levels of yourself. Stick it out this Christmas from beginning to the very end. (I)

Turquoise HU (8) Wishing you a holistic, harmonising Christmas from a global perspective and connection. Allow yourself to let go and step up be a leader, let your inner power and wisdom shine through. (We)

NLP Practitioners I know the above may not make conscious good sense to you right now. But what you will notice over this Christmas, while everyone is different you'll often see a reflected of you. And whatever it is you choose to manifest and create - enjoy it. Add a little more spice, fun, love and excitement into you day - Celebrate the essence of you and do it always, not just at Christmas, because we are all grateful for just being you.