I have recently taken an interest in NLPand I wanted to know what are some good books for someone new to this? Thanks.

"Neuro-linguistic programming for dummies", i can't remember the authors unfortunately but the "for dummies" books are easy to find. It'll give you a good intro.

Anybody know good websites having articles about neuro linguistic programming? Anybody know good websites having articles about neuro linguistic programming?

Http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuro-ling ... rogramming
http://www.nlpinfo.com/
http://skepdic.com/neurolin.html
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... 6?v=glance
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... 2?v=glance
http://www.turtletrader.com/neuro-linguistic.html
http://www.nlpschedule.com/#writings
http://dmoz.org/Science/Social_Sciences ... ogramming/

I would like to learn some NLP techniques, any techniques (basic or advanced) would be appreciated. Thank you.

This is what you need, the NLP Encyclopedia... http://nlpuniversitypress.com/

I cannot understand the concept of "anchor''. Please define it in simple words for me.

An anchor is a conditioned response. Remember Pavlov the scientist who trained dogs? He would ring the bell just as he was about to feed them. After a while I found that he could just ring the bell and the dogs would salivate.

The sound of the bell in this case is an anchor.

Or think of smells. you know sometimes you smell something that takes you back in time? Like if I smell wooden floor polish I immediately think of the gym in my high school

The smell of floor polish is an anchor.

Any smell, taste, sound, image or touch can be an anchor. Even words are anchors.

You can use anchors deliberately. Say you wanted to be able to feel relaxed and calm any time you wanted to.

Sit down and remember a time that you felt calm and relaxed. See what you saw, hear what you heard and feel what you felt at that time. As you begin to feel really calm and relaxed simply squeeze the knuckle on one finger, just as the feeling peaks.

Do this a couple of times and then test. squeeze your knuckle and you will find yourself feeling calm and relaxed again.

Easy!!

Good luck with practising your NLP techniques.

Robin

What were your results? Do you believe that NLP really works?
I'm interested in trying to learn it. I was just wondering if it is worth my time!
OH! And I don't want to have to *pay* psycho-amounts of money to learn it. I only have a part-time job and have two kids. I believe in paying someone for their time. but not for the 'privilege' of learning.

I saw a demonstration by an instructor that was certified in that technique. To me it looked like watered down hypnotism, and depended heavily on the power of suggestion.

I guess if people are susceptible it will work for them.

That instructor quit his pursuit of a PhD in order to joint a cult that practiced faith healing. So much for his stated belief in "evidence based practice".