In the field of psychology, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a set of techniques and theories used to understand and change human behavior and communication. NLP is based on the idea that the way we think (neuro) and the language we use (linguistic) can influence our behavior and experiences (programming). NLP practitioners use a variety of techniques, such as reframing, anchoring, and pacing and leading, to help people change their thoughts and behaviors and achieve their goals.

Neuro: The study of the mind and nervous system (how we think), through which our experience is processed, how we represent the outside world to ourselves via our five senses:

• Visual
• Auditory
• Kinaesthetic
• Olfactory
• Gustatory

Linguistic: The study of language and how we use it. Language and other non-verbal communication systems through which our neural representations are coded, ordered and given meaning. This includes:

• Pictures
• Sounds
• Feelings
• Tastes
• Smells
• Words (Self Talk)

Programming: The sequence of our actions, how we motivate ourselves to achieve our goals.

In other words, NLP is how to use the language of the mind to consistently achieve our specific and desired outcomes.