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The NLP Swish Pattern is used to break limiting behaviours or unwanted habits. The method involves imagining both an undesirable or triggering situation, and a version of the same situation if everything goes perfectly. You then "swish" the two images so that the desirable version takes up more space in your mind's eye. This article will walk you through the process of the "swish".
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QuestionHow do I change my mindset for goals?Seth T. Hall (ICF ACC, CLC, and MNLP) is a Certified Life Coach and Founder of Transformational Solutions, a Los Angeles-based life-coaching company that helps people achieve their toughest goals, find their own voice, and think outside the box. He has been a life coach for over 10 years, specializing in personal development, relationships, career and finance, and wellness. He has helped his clients break the negative cycles in their lives and replace them with a positive, proactive mindset. Seth believes that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and rewarding life, and works passionately to help them reach their full potential. With a deep understanding of how our minds work and the power of positive thinking, he encourages his clients to find their unique paths in life and find success on their own terms. He is a certified master practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, a featured co-author for WikiHow, and co-author of "The Mountain Method”, “The Happy Tiger”, and “The V.I.S.I.O.N.S. Program”.Focus on the results of the goal rather than the work associated with the goal! Try to think about what it would feel like to achieve the goal—what type of thoughts would you have? What would you see around you? For example, going to the gym might be easier if you focus on how it would feel to achieve your fitness goals versus the actual process of working out.
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