You may be aware that Communication is essential in any relationship, and may know that a very important part of NLP is based on the foundations of verbal and non-verbal language of communication. While there are many NLP techniques which can help you to improve the way in which you express your ideas, beliefs and thoughts with others, as well as:

• Understanding your own communication style
• How to Be more Flexible with getting your message across.
• Having the right Attitude and approach to communicating effectively
• Learning what’s really behind the words that people use.
• Discovering how to listen with your eyes to the non-verbal ques

1 Day NLP Workshop in Communication Saturday 2nd February, 2008
(with an introduction to Time Line Therapy™)

Communication in any relationship, whether it’s business relationships with clients or staff; within your family & friends is imperative for growth, trust, confidence and intimacy. Is about your ability to express how you feel; express what you want and what you believe in AND you're probably also aware that is not done through words alone.

Perhaps, the deeper and even more important level of communication is that of what you do from within. Not just What is said, but what is not said.

• What sort of rapport or relationship do you have with yourself?
• Are you aware of the conversations you hold in your mind?.
• How much does your own thoughts & beliefs influence your experience?

If you were to take the time to really pay attention to the thoughts you hold, it may surprise you.

John who was longing to be in a relationship, took some time to pay attention to the conversations he had from within...

“After writing down my thoughts for 2 weeks… I’m shocked at my thought patterns. Not all of them are there all of the time but they have come into my mind enough for me to write them down:

Love

• Love won’t last for me.
• They will get sick of me or possibly me of them
• I don’t deserve love – I’m not good enough. I don’t have enough to offer
• Love can’t last forever (watched my parents fight constantly)
• Familiarity breeds contempt
• The idea of my soul mate who we are meant to love forever conflicting with the practicalities and experience I’ve had so far.
• Any love I’ve had has changed and it’s too heartbreaking
• No one is attracted to me
• I’m not attractive enough
• I’m not good company

Sometimes I wonder if I’m waiting for myself to be perfect before finding the right woman. Like I do with everything – trying to be perfect before I put it out there. Then if I’m too good – what then? Will anybody match up? Will I be resentful?”

What if you were to "catch your thoughts" the internal conversations that you hold with yourself everyday about your relationships, your business, your family, your partner etc. What conversations are you giving the most meaning to, which instructions are you choosing to follow?