NLP stands for Neuro Linguistic Programming

Neuro refers to our use of our nervous systems through the five senses - sight,
hearing, touch, smell and taste.
Linguistic refers to the verbal and non-verbal ways in which we sort, store, give
meaning to and communicate our experiences.
Programming refers to the patterns, sytems or programmes that run our
communications with ourselves and with others.

NLP is a model - a way of studying how a person does something - analysing their
patterns of thinking, language and behaviour in order to extract the essential elements.
This model can then be copied, altered or taught to others.

NLP is an attitude - it is a way of looking at life with curiosity, wonder and fascination,
a sense of humour and adventure and a desire to learn from every situation.

NLP is a collection of techniques - a wide range of procedures for making changes in
our lives, and assisting others to do the same

Core Principles of NLP
NLP is based on a range of fundamental principles which guide practitioners in
everything they do. The following list includes the most important principles that are
used in coaching:

• There is a solution to every problem.

• For many complex reasons, everyone's view of 'reality' is different - NLP recognises and respects this.

• People have all the resources they need to cope effectively in the world - even if they do not currently know how to access them.

• In any situation a person makes the best choice with the resources currently available - people do not set out to get things wrong.

• We redefine mistakes as feedback. Failure is a positive learning experience.
  Few of the world's most successful people haven't suffered failures along the way.

• NLP emphasises finding solutions rather than analysing causes - in this way it is unlike counselling.

• Mind and body are part of one system.