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#That NLP Bloke- Podcast- Stuff and Uncommon Sense

Alan Johnson — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:56:46 +0000

Well I managed to so my first Podcast today- after years of avoiding such things- was OK in the end 🙂

That NLP Bloke- ‘Stuff’ & Uncommon Sense’ On offer are some things I have found useful for being a human being in the 21st Century It’s a laid back place for ideas, chat and techniques drawn from 20 years of learning and delivering NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) and other ways of understanding how people ‘tick’ These are my versions of things- applied for real life, real people in the real world I’m Alan Johnson (That NLP Bloke) and trainer/ therapist with Change Working. alan@changeworking.co.uk www.changeworking.co.uk

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Beliefs that hold us back

Alan Johnson — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 08:51:00 +0000

A belief is what we hold to be true for us- a rule for the world as we see it. They act as our permissors and prohibitors- i.e. they make it possible or impossible to do things

Beliefs are also self-fulfilling prophecies- we will unconsciously and consciously manifest situations to confirm that which we already believe to be true. This is great and supportive if we hold helpful/ positive beliefs about ourselves, but it can be a problem if we hold unhelpful and limiting beliefs about us

The most common belief issues tend to fall into one of the following three groups:

Hopelessness Belief that the desired goal is not achievable regardless of your capabilities.

Helplessness Belief that the desired goal is possible but that you are not capable of achieving it.

Worthlessness Belief that you do not deserve the desired goal because of who you are – or something that you have (not) done.

Antidotes to the unhelpful beliefs:

Helplessness – Hopelessness – Worthlessness

I’m Capable – It’s Possible – I Deserve it

The training we provide can help you find ways to enhance the way you think about the things you believe to be true.

It’s possible, you are capable and you deserve it

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Conditions for Lasting Change

Alan Johnson — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 08:48:00 +0000

Continuing the theme of change- if you ever find you are resisting change, or working with someone who seems to be ambivalent to change, check out that all the below conditions for lasting change are being met

For change to happen the person wanting the change has to:

Understand change is needed

Want it to change

Believe it can change

Have opportunity to change

Allow it to change

Notice it has changed

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Change Working

Alan Johnson — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 08:47:00 +0000

Any change can be scary- even if the change is really wanted and we know it’s the best thing for us

It’s like the smelly, battered tatty old shoes that we keep on wearing because they are so comfy – we know the new ones will nip for a while, so we may put off that time for as long as we can. When it’s time to do it though, we may have to grin and bear it for a while until we once again have a pair of comfy shoes

Unfamiliarity can cause us to feel some fight or flight symptoms- and even though this is making us hesitant, sometimes we will just have to get on with it anyway

This new website has been a few months in the making- it has filled me with excitement, then dread, then frustration, then happiness and finally achievement. It hasn’t been easy – for the first time I am working with a professional web designer-type person, after 10 years of making my own websites from scratch. Having an extra step to add anything into the site has taken a bit of getting used to. He has also be helpful in getting me to write content- as I am very good at procrastinating about things like that.

The old website(s) were very familiar, but also looking very old-fashioned all of a sudden, so a change was called for.

I have also decided to be more pro-active in writing blog posts, using social media and even doing vlogs (video content for us over 30)- I recognise I need to become more visible and be ‘present’ on the web, and it starts with the new look, cleaner website.

As ever, I’d love to hear your feedback on the new site- and on anything else relating to my web presence or lack of it

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Learn OldPain2Go – help people get rid of pain they no longer need

Alan Johnson — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 07:59:00 +0000

I have been training OldPain2Go for a year now, and continue to be astounded by the results

People have walked in on 2 sticks, in complete agony and already on the highest dose of morphine, and walk out unaided and pain free less than an hour later

If you would like to help people like Wendy, please contact me, or look here for the latest course OldPain2Go Practitioner in Northallerton with Alan Johnson

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Enjoying working from our new office in Northallerton

Alan Johnson — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 07:58:00 +0000

It’s been a few months now that we have had our own office in our home town of Northallerton.

From here we deliver our NLP, IEMT, OldPain2Go and Metaphors of Movement training to groups, and Alan works with people individually here also.

The rooms are up for hire, and we already have yoga and meditation groups being held here each week

Going forward, we will be increasing the services provided- watch this space…

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The only thing that is constant is the change

Alan Johnson — Fri, 04 May 2018 07:50:00 +0000

As I held my brand new fourth grandchild Isla today, I was reminded how much things are changing all of the time. She is beautiful and only today do her parents start to realise what parenthood is really like!

Whether we like the change or not, whether we want the change or not- stuff happens. It's how we cope with the stuff that we didn't plan for or expect that really demonstrates our resilience and abilities to manage in the world.

Isla has been long planned, has been well prepared for and will be looked after very well by her family, close and extended.

How do you cope with the things you haven't planned for?

Redundancy, end of a relationship, fridge freezer breaks down, car written off? If any of these or any other things cause you stress, anxiety or worry. If they create a fight, flight or freeze response- then maybe some of the services on offer on our website may help you- training or individual change work- please have a look round and see for yourself

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Taking Pain Away with OldPain2Go

Alan Johnson — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 08:57:00 +0000

I have really loved training people in OldPain2Go over the past week, including this group of 7 new practitioners on Sunday 5th November

It also meant that 8 volunteers, plus some of the participants themselves left pain free from conditions such as arthritis, back pain, nerve damage, persistent headaches, spinal misalignment, shoulder pain and pain associated with fibromyalgia

One lovely bit of feedback from a volunteer was:

‘Wow just Wow. I really can’t get my head around what just happened! I cant begin to thank you and your team enough!!! I’m now in a better place than I have been for months!! Thanks again!’

I’m training OldPain2Go in Northallerton again throughout 2018, in Devon in February and Edinburgh in April- http://changeworking.co.uk/personalchange/oldpain2go/oldpain2go-methodology-explained/

Also I will train individuals and groups in person anywhere in the world- just contact me

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Alan is now an OldPain2Go Trainer

Alan Johnson — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 07:56:00 +0000

So pleased to be able to announce I am now an official OldPain2Go trainer. This fantastic methodology developed by Steven Blake is one of the most useful methodologies I have come across for a long time

It can remove old pain messages instantly and permanently, and I have also successfully used if for fatigue symptoms, hay fever, anxiety and fears.

Like chess, the moves can be learned in a day, and will add to your repertoire of people interventions.

First course is 5th November in Northallerton- see details in the courses section, with others planned in the North West. It can also be done over Skype, or I am happy to travel anywhere in the world to host your course for you- please be in touch.

This can dramatically change many people’s lives- too good not to share these skills

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Change Working a new Project with Age UK Teesside

Alan Johnson — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 07:56:00 +0000

We are delighted to announce that we have started a pilot project in Middlesbrough with Age UK Teesside to deliver approaches for hoarding behaviour in the town

As this is a brand new venture we are working together with all services in the town, and looking at existing practice, to add in the change techniques and approaches we have found so successful in other areas

Jackie is working on the ground with Fiona, Anne and all at Age UK who were awarded the contract by Middlesbrough Council

Very exciting stuff!

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