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Get Grounded with NLP

By Chris Harrison - Posted February 2004



This is a short exercise, not specifically an NLP exercise, but a great way to get your physiology and confidence sorted. So here goes:

Stand up!

You didn't think this stuff was all about sitting around making pictures in your head did you?

Stand up straight, with your legs about shoulder width apart.

Grip the ground with your toes.

This works much better with bare feet, but if you're reading this in the office then I'll leave that decision to you.

Once you're gripping the floor rotate you hips forward slightly, kind of like the start of a hip thrust.

Your stomach muscles should now be slightly tensed.

Relax your shoulders and make sure your arms are loose.

Relax your knees slightly.

Remain upright, but with your knees unlocked.

Breath out and let your body sink slightly.

Concentrate your attention about 3-4cm below your navel.

Keep your body relaxed, and continue to breath deeply and slowly.

Notice how you feel as you concentrate on this point.

If this is comfortable for you, practice getting into this position regularly, and then begin to practice moving around while keeping your concentration on this point.

This will keep you firmly planted.

Eventually you should be able to retain this state while walking around in public.

So would this be useful next time you're giving a presentation or talking to a someone who is just gorgeous?

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