What are the Neurological Levels in NLP?

Developed by Robert Dilts, the Neurological Levels model includes Environment, Behavior, Capability, Belief, Identity, and Spiritual levels. Change at higher levels creates more profound transformation.

Which level should I focus on changing?

Change works best from the top down when you want lasting transformation. If you're stuck at the behavior level, exploring beliefs or identity often unlocks progress.

How does this relate to NLP coaching?

NLP trainers use the Neurological Levels model to identify where a client's issue originates. This helps choose the most effective intervention point for lasting change.

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Neurological Levels Assessment

Discover which levels of the Neurological Levels model are most active in your thinking. Understand how you process change and what drives your behavior.

The Neurological Levels model

The Neurological Levels model, developed by Robert Dilts, describes how we organize and process information. Change at higher levels creates more profound and lasting transformation than change at lower levels.

Environment

Your physical surroundings and context

Behavior

Your actions, habits, and routines

Capability

Your skills and ability to learn

Belief

The convictions that drive your decisions

Identity

Your sense of self and who you are

Spiritual

Your connection to purpose and meaning

Higher scores in certain levels indicate where your primary focus and awareness currently lie. Working with an NLP coach can help you develop greater flexibility across all levels.

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