Neuro-Linguistic Programming

What is Neuro-Linguistic Programmimg

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) was developed in the 1970s by Dr. Richard Bandler and Dr. John Grinder, who found, from modelling excellent performers, that all behaviour has a structure that can be identified, learned and, if necessary, altered.

From studying these patterns, Bandler and Grinder found they could establish models from which excellence could be achieved - literally creating 'recipes for success'.

NLP provides the means to manage the mind effectively so that we can think, act and hold beliefs that allow us to to perform to our best.

Why "Neuro-Linguistic Programming"?

Neuro refers to our nervous system and how we think. By becoming aware of our thinking patterns we can gain an understanding of how they influence our results.

Linguistic refers to how we use language, both verbal and non-verbal, and how that affects us. By learning to use our language effectively we can change our thinking and master the ability to communicate.

Programming refers to the strategies we run throughout our lives in the form of habitual programmes. By gaining an understanding of these strategies, we can either change them, keep them or improve them to enhance our potential.

Essentially, NLP is the study of excellence in how we think, how we behave and how we communicate. It provides a series of techniques, skills and methodologies that can be used to create strategies to enable us to fulfill our potential in all areas of our lives.

Many golfers suffer from a vast array of psychologically inhibiting thoughts that have a significant effect on their game. Although most would acknowledge that the main problem is psychological, few actually do anything about this aspect of their game, feeling that all problems can be ironed out on the driving range.

In reality, most golfers need to change the way they think to achieve a significant improvement in their game. NLP is a highly effective means to achieve this. By adopting a number of NLP techniques, golfers can quickly change how they think on the course and in practice, enabling them to improve their game significantly.

It's amazing how good we are at talking ourselves out of playing a good round of golf. Even before we get to the golf course, we very often give ourselves a number of reasons for failure - bad weather, a hard week at work, lack of practice, feeling a bit under the weather, lethargy, anxiety, stress. What failure on the golf course invariably comes down to, however, is a lack of self-belief.

The mental side of the game is widely considered to be the most important in determining the quality of our play and yet most golfers will spend all of their practice time working on their swing. Those who do work on their swing can often actually experience a loss of performance on the course as they are constantly thinking about their swing rather than what they are trying to achieve.

By changing how you approach the game - enhancing your self-belief, dealing with bad shots, setting goals effectively, staying in the 'zone' and maintaining a positive attitude - it is possible to make a significant impact on your game. And the great thing about it is that you do not need to be on a golf course to practise.