“From Shackles to Freedom: How NLP Transformed My Life”

Today, I’d love to share my transformative journey with Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and how it completely turned my life around.

My story starts at an NLP training session back in 2008. For more than four decades, I was cloaked in a cloud of generalized anxiety and a crippling belief that I was neither good enough nor smart enough.

This narrative shackled me, prevented me from sharing my unique talents with the world, and obstructed my path to success.

Anxiety was a hurdle in my social life, holding me back from relishing moments most people find enjoyable. It also interfered with my professional growth, keeping me away from what I’m doing today. This crippling fear was a wall between me and those I cared for, hindering deep and fulfilling relationships.

The training session was a turning point for me. During the training, the organization called out those interested in becoming NLP trainers to join their team of trainers. Every fiber of my being wanted to say ‘yes,’ but my anxiety held me captive. However, on my 44th birthday, five days into the training, I finally gathered the courage to voice my aspiration to become a trainer. That decision was the best birthday gift I ever gave myself—it marked the moment I reclaimed my life and kindled a spark of hope for my future.

When I mustered the courage to voice my interest, the lead trainer asked, “I’m just curious, what held you back from pursuing your dreams?” To which I responded, “I fear that I’m not good enough.”

The trainer then asked me if I was ready to take full responsibility for my life and let go of my fear of not being enough. That’s when I chose to free myself. As I was guided through an NLP process, I learned to release anxiety’s grip on me and step into my empowered, creative self. This technique allowed me to consciously co-write my life’s narrative instead of being a puppet to a story haunted by fear and anxiety—a narrative that was etched in my past and dominated my “default program” for living.

Are you truly living your life’s purpose? If not, what’s holding you back?

Being a responsible co-author of your story demands taking full responsibility for your life. It requires you to delve into how your past influences your reactions to your experiences. NLP helps uncover what is fueling your life’s story. Once you understand what’s holding you back, you can begin co-authoring a new, more empowering narrative.

Are you ready to embark on this transformative journey? You may aspire to become an NLP Practitioner to guide others in rewriting their narratives. If so, reach out to me, and I would be thrilled to set up a 30-minute discovery call to explore the possibilities together.

💜Sandra

✨Upcoming Courses✨

Conquering Clarity Series (7:00 – 8:30 pm EST on Zoom)
Conquering Anxiety: Sept 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023
Conquering Doubt: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023
Conquering Roadblocks: Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

NLP Practitioner Training
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January 17 – 20, 2024
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NLP Master Practitioner Training
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April 6 – 14, 2024
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Thrive Integrative Coaching & Hypnotherapy Masterclass
September 5, 2023 – August 27, 2024
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