Anchoring
Anchoring pairs a resourceful emotional state with a simple cue (such as pressing thumb and finger together) so you can recall that state on demand.
Origin: Derived in early NLP from observations of Virginia Satir's work and from classical conditioning.
Use anchoring for
- Fear of Public Speaking
- Anxiety Before Job Interviews
- Lack of Motivation
- Social Anxiety at Networking Events
Related techniques
Circle of Excellence · Future Pacing · Submodalities
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Sources and further reading
- Neuro-linguistic programming (overview and scientific criticism) - Wikipedia
- Sturt et al. (2012), Neurolinguistic programming: a systematic review of the effects on health outcomes - British Journal of General Practice
- Source materials for NLP methods - Andreas NLP
- NLP skills and protocols list - dailyNLP
Honest note: Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is a popular personal-development approach, but its scientific evidence base is limited and it is widely criticized as unsupported (Sturt et al., 2012). These exercises are self-reflection tools, not therapy or medical advice. If a problem is seriously affecting your life, please talk to a licensed professional.