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The 5-part Emotional Cleanse
May 12th, 2012
We usually refer to the physical body when we talk about cleansing and detoxification, but emotional cleansing yields results for the mind and emotions that are just as impressive as any good physical detox. An emotional cleanse isn't necessarily easy, but it gives you the a[...]
The Hidden Truth Behind Self-Criticism
May 3rd, 2012
All else being equal, you have no reason to be self-critical. Your brain and body are inherently self-protective. You value your life and want good things for yourself and those around you. Otherwise, you would make absolutely zero effort to survive and prosper. If you find [...]
7 More Tricks Your Brain is Playing on You
April 19th, 2012
After several interesting responses from readers on the original seven tricks article, here are seven more tricks your brain may be playing on you. Beware of these assumptions that, for one reason or another, your brain cannot help but make. 1. You just need to discover t[...]
Why Size Matters When it Comes to Fear
April 19th, 2012
This is a guest post from Duff McDuffee, coach and trainer with the iNLP center. Why do our fears sometimes seem “larger than life”? A recent scientific experiment may hold a clue. In a recent study done at UCLA ( http://io9.com/5900949/guns-really-do-make-you-look-big[...]
Requirements transcript from Mental Health Exposed
April 17th, 2012
Transcript from Mental Health Exposed - Air Date 4-18-12 I want to introduce another element to this concept – and that is the element of requirements. Personal requirements are related to what Guy Finley called our ambition. The concept of personal requirements was int[...]
NLP Jedi Mind Trick - How to Steal Confusion
April 12th, 2012
Confusion and other states are malleable and transferable. Much like a lazy yawn, they can be passed on to other people. Jedi Masters use this phenomenon to "steal" confusion so that the original carrier is set free. This NLP Jedi mind trick is rarely shared, so pay attentio[...]
The Strange Pleasure of Self-Sabotage
April 5th, 2012
Self sabotage can ruin the best-laid plans for self-development. In fits of self-sabotage, the personal discipline required for success in dieting, relationships, work and more crumbles like a building rigged with precision explosives. Better yet, self-sabotage oft[...]
Anti-depressant drugs: Not as effective as most people assume
April 5th, 2012
Are antidepressants an effective cure for depression? The manual Overcoming Depression, Dr. Andrew Stanway, a British physician, says "If antidepressants were really as effective as they are led to believe, admission rates in hospitals for depression would surely fallen over[...]
Jedi Mind Tricks for Handling Criticism and Verbal Attacks
March 23rd, 2012
We all know the feeling that comes with being criticized or verbally attacked. The initial response of shock, fear and anger seem to be hardwired. Defensiveness flows so easily from these states. Once these emotions get a grip on you, the Dark Side leads you to find fault wi[...]
Turning Forgiveness Inside Out
March 17th, 2012
I stood in front of my father, man to man, and demanded an apology. His long absence and lack of interest during my formative years had burned within me a resentment that wouldn’t quit. My therapist suggested that I confront him as one adult to another, so there I was. It[...]
Three Mind/Body Causes of Weight Gain
March 16th, 2012
This article is about three little known mind/body systems that cause chronic stress, obesity and the inability to lose weight. You may not have heard of all of these, yet they affect your life on every level. When you understand how these systems operate, you can work with [...]
7 Assumptions Your Brain Can't Help But Make
March 8th, 2012
We all want to believe we are tough to fool. The problem is, even if you are not so gullible, your brain still works a certain way, making associations that create vulnerability to being easily fooled, or fooling yourself. It takes work to release yourself from these natural[...]
Transforming the Hairy Gorilla or
February 27th, 2012
When the Change You Need to Make is Obvious to Everyone But You Come on, Mike. When you lean down like that, right in my ear, and breathe through your mouth, the hot air blows right on me. Back off, please. My wife doesn’t mince words, thank goodness. I was leaning down [...]
6 Signs You're Being Scammed by a Fake Guru
February 27th, 2012
Do you think you are too smart to fall for a scam? Think again. All over the web, self-proclaimed gurus are telling you lie after blatant lie in order to get your money and pump their ego. Chances are you have fallen for some of their tactics. Here are a few of them for your[...]
NLP Tips - How to Change your Life Today
December 10th, 2011
What if most moments in your life were filled with exactly what you wanted? For far too many people, this feels like an impossible dream. Why? Because they have not learned to be thoroughly intentional. Becoming intentional about most things you do is critical to getting wh[...]
Your Blended Family - Seven Tips to Make it Better
November 16th, 2011
I live in a blended family and it is one wild ride. At first, of course, everyone was excited about living together and then reality set in. When life in a blended family is challenging, what makes it so? My wife, Hope, and I are fully invested in our family of seven, so[...]
Neurolinguistic Programming - for Slicks and Con Artists?
November 14th, 2011
Neurolinguistic Programming has something very valuable to offer those in search of personal and professional development. Unfortunately, the field of NLP has been inundated with slicks and con artists who have led many astray with promises of “instant rapport” and “easy cha[...]
From Fat to Fit (and a whole lot more) Using Zen Motivation
November 6th, 2011
From fat to fit using Zen Motivation. Lawrence considered himself an average American, a few pounds (70, to be exact) overweight, but fitting right in with his peers, for the most part. Who doesn’t throw back a few brewskies in the evening and put away a couple of cheeseburg[...]
Peter Shepherd of Trans4Mind - Daring to be Yourself
November 3rd, 2011
Daring to be Yourself By Mike Bundrant with Peter Shepherd One of the web’s first personal development leaders, Peter Shepherd has reached millions of people through trans4mind. His is an empowering message, that people can have a much better life if they are true to them[...]
Unrealistic Optimism: Mike Bundrant Interviewed on InfoWars
October 17th, 2011
When Mike Adams of Natural News guest hosted the Alex Jones radio show last week, he invited me to discuss recent research published in the Journal of Nature, in which participants were studied for what is now being called unrealistic optimism. Unrealistic optimism refle[...]
Zen and NLP
September 20th, 2011
This ZEN-like Approach to NLP is ONLY Available Here When I realized the practical connection between Zen and NLP, it solved a huge problem for me. I’d been studying, teaching and practicing NLP for quite some time. I noticed over the years that there were times in my work[...]
Who SHOULDN'T Learn NLP?
August 31st, 2011
Over the years I have trained thousands of NLP students. It’s been a wonderful opportunity to see people benefit in similar ways that I have benefitted from this unique learning modality. NLP is singular in the personal development world and it will never be duplicated. A[...]
Why is iNLP Center So Inexpensive?
August 6th, 2011
I just got off the phone with a high-end marketing consultant who informed me that I should be charging $8000 for an online NLP training at iNLP Center. “It’s all about the audience you target,” he said. “You don’t want to swim around with hundreds of goldfish. You want to s[...]
So, what are we going to do about ME? - Life Coaching Case Study Session 2
July 7th, 2011
An Ongoing case study By Mike Bundrant NLP Concepts woven into this session: Structure and behavioral patterns • Positive Intention • NLP Dissociation • Core beliefs This ongoing life coaching case study is done with permission from the client, whose name has been chan[...]
Changing Core Beliefs - Following a Real NLP Coaching Client
July 1st, 2011
Changing Core Beliefs – following a Real NLP Coaching client. Done with permission from the client, whose name has been changed. The Life Coach is Nancy Slocum. I don’t care. I mean really don’t care. I just don’t. And I couldn’t get myself to care even if I wanted [...]
What Makes Men Selfish?
June 16th, 2011
What Makes Men Selfish? by Mike Bundrant My wife, Hope, once asked me, “What do you do for me that isn’t connected to anything else? Just me." Well…. In case you are tempted to feel like Hope’s question is selfish in nature, you should know that Hope does more with [...]
Covert Hypnosis - Can you control other people's minds?
June 8th, 2011
Lots of web buzz these days about covert hypnosis. Is covert hypnosis possible? What is it? How do we protect ourselves from it? Can you use covert hypnosis to influence others? Sell more cars? Get more dates? Become a more powerful leader? President Obama’s speeches have be[...]
NLP Myths - the Real FAQ
May 29th, 2011
As a veteran NLP trainer with 20 years experience, I’ve grown tired of all the NLP myths and plain bull that NLP marketers put out there. To combat this sad trend, I have come up with my own list of Neuro-Linguistic Programming frequently asked questions. 1. Can any[...]
NLP: Your Mind is Not a Neurolinguistic Card Trick
May 28th, 2011
If you know a few secrets and practice a little, you can master some pretty slick card tricks. Before long you will be dazzling onlookers with your expertise and finesse, controlling the outcome of a series of events that no one else can perceive. Pretty slick. Cards [...]
Why I Require Personal Growth for NLP Certification
May 28th, 2011
NLP Personal Growth. When it comes to NLP certification, I don’t care what you know or how well you know it. I don’t care what you think I know. I care what you get. For NLP to be used effectively, the getting has to be on the inside. The best teachers of Neuro-Linguisitic P[...]
Should you Learn NLP?
May 28th, 2011
Should you Learn NLP? It’s a fair question. It was never meant for everyone to learn NLP. Is it for you? Here are some guidelines to help you sort it out. Read on with an open mind. This may save you some angst. Get to know the trainer. The knowledge, experience and char[...]
NLP and the Art of Living Intentionally
May 28th, 2011
The greatest obstacle to living freely and intentionally that you face may be a simple lack of good options. From the moment you gain consciousness each day, you have the potential to make choices in how you think and act. Without a doubt these choices will determine the qua[...]
NLP Manifesto
May 28th, 2011
Having witnessed the dramatic rise and gradual plateau of NLP in personal and professional development, as well as the legions of Slicks who have popularized it, I boldly and publicly declare the following: NLP is for Real People. Down with the Slicks! Through this pub[...]
NLP Business Coaching
May 26th, 2011
NLP Business Coaching - An invitation to a less hectic, more productive context. Quality NLP business coaching helps the client approach business from an entirely different perspective – a structural one. There may be no better context for NLP than business because succes[...]
NLP Practitioner Courses - No more cookie cutters!
May 26th, 2011
NLP Practitioner Courses There are lots of NLP practitioner courses to choose from these days. It can be confusing to sort out each type and decide which one is right for you. Deciding whom to trust or which program will give you the best experience can be even harder. He[...]
Purpose of NLP Training
May 4th, 2011
In this short article I would like to discuss what happens when smart people take good NLP training and how these fortunate few end up benefiting in surprising ways. The real purpose of NLP training, from my perspective as an international NLP trainer for over 20 years, has [...]
Yahoo Health: U.S. aims at its deadliest drug problem - painkillers
April 20th, 2011
Yahoo Health reports the federal government has announced its first-ever comprehensive strategy to combat the abuse of prescription painkillers. The FDA isn’t terribly optimistic, hoping to cut abuse by a mere 15% over five years. "The key is that everyone realizes there [...]
Application of the NLP Meta Model
April 19th, 2011
Generalizing: The Gift That Leaves A Mess In Its Wake Without the instinctual ability to generalize, humans wouldn’t get very far. Think about it. When you’re growing up and learning what things are and how they work, you need to generalize in order for the lear[...]
NLP Reframing and Ultimate Personal Freedom
April 19th, 2011
NLP Reframing. Find a common object such as a lamp or a spoon (not one with personal sentiment attached) and stare at it. Do your best to look beyond the object’s label and notice its more objective qualities, such as the color, shape, texture or pattern it displays. Relax a[...]
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
April 19th, 2011
Mindfulness based stress reduction is an overstatement, as nothing more than pure mindfulness is necessary to reduce stress. Mindfulness, the act of consciously and intentionally bringing your awareness to a task, marks an immediate end to negative stress that comes from a b[...]
Relaxation Techniques for Anxiety
April 13th, 2011
Lots of relaxation techniques for anxiety focus on immediate symptoms, but not the underlying cause of the problem. A few of popular anxiety reduction techniques even work consistently, provided the symptoms are mild. If you suffer from mild anxiety from time to time, it is [...]
Natural Anxiety Relief
April 9th, 2011
There are some pretty wonderful anti-anxiety medications out there. Xanax and Ativan are extremely popular for short-term bouts of anxiety. Then, there is always the classic Valium, perhaps the most prescribed drug in modern medicine. These pills offer nearly instant relief [...]
My Child Hates Me
April 8th, 2011
New parents can hardly fathom the day when their teenage or adult children have grown to hate them. To the naïve, this is inconceivable, yet many good people are living out their lives with a burden of hatred cast upon them by an adult child. Why does my child hate me? This [...]
Yahoo Health: Even Mild Stress Can Lead to Disability
April 2nd, 2011
Yahoo Health has reported that even mild stress can cause significant, long-term disability. New findings from a Universtity of Bristol study have indicated that milder forms of stress should be taken more seriously. The study, which followed 17,000 participants over a five-[...]
What Does NLP have to do with your Health?
April 1st, 2011
More than you can imagine. Beneath every lifestyle related medical condition is a core problem: chronic stress. Unhealthy stress is so serious that it can literally take your life, and always does if allowed to persist. The Mayo Clinic has the following to say about str[...]
My NLP Training in Tokyo
February 18th, 2011
Since 1994 I have been traveling to Tokyo, Japan to teach NLP for a wonderful organization called Team Iryo or Team Medicine. Founded by Kazuhiko Umemoto, Team Medicine has been a pioneer in continuing education for Japanese professionals and lay people alike. It was Kazu’s [...]
NLP and the Search for Magic
December 21st, 2010
Magic: Any extraordinary or mystical influence, charm, power, etc. that enables human control of supernatural agencies or the forces of nature. The Slicks of NLP dance their way into your psyche and into your pocketbook with the lure of magic, unlimited power and an invi[...]
NLP Reduced to Snake Oil
December 21st, 2010
I’m embarrassed. I’ve been learning and teaching NLP since 1992 and NEVER before have I seen such marketing hype out there. The way NLP is promoted these days, you’d think people were standing in front of the snake oil wagon with the Slick out on the stump pontificating o[...]
There Are No NLP Secrets
December 21st, 2010
No secret techniques. No magic formulas. In case you were wondering, this is all marketing hype. Anyone who promotes NLP by promising access to the inner chamber of the NLP sanctuary that is usually reserved for the top trainers is, well, a liar. Anyone who sells products[...]
