The Renewal Times

The Renewal Times is a publication of Renewal Technologies Inc. and is edited by Roger Ellerton.

This newsletter may be republished without permission, provided it is reproduced in its entirety and provided copyright is acknowledged. To reproduce sections of the newsletter, please contact Renewal Technologies Inc. at info@renewal.ca.

Please forward this newsletter to friends and colleagues. To become a subscriber or to view previous editions of this newsletter, please visit www.renewal.ca/newsletter.htm.

Please note: The material in this newsletter is presented for information only. It is not a substitute for medical, psychological or professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional.

Included in this newsletter:

• Thought for the day
  
• Health Notes
  
• Upcoming Seminars
  
• Feature Article
  
• Humour
  
• Feedback
  
• More Information
  

******************
Thought for the Day
******************

Without deviation, progress is not possible.

         Frank Zappa

************
Health Notes
************

Sunflower Seeds

Make whole-grain bread baked with sunflower seeds part of your healthy eating plan and you may avoid diabetes.

Whole-grain breads and sunflower seeds are both excellent sources of fiber. Sunflower seeds also are rich in vitamin E. Both nutrients have been associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. If you can't find bread with the seeds baked in, sprinkle them on buckwheat pancakes or on whole-wheat toast topped with honey.

Whole-grain and fiber intake and the incidence of type 2 diabetes. Montonen, J., Knekt, P., Jarvinen, R., Aromaa, A., Reunanen, A., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2003 Mar;77(3):622-629.

Vitamin E and the treatment and prevention of diabetes: a case for a controlled clinical trial. Halliwell, B., Singapore Medical Journal 2002 Sep;43(9):479-484.

--

Use the Good Fats

Drizzling a little olive oil, instead of butter, on your vegetables may bolster your efforts to avoid Alzheimer's disease.

A recent study revealed a correlation between Alzheimer's disease and certain kinds of fat. More research is needed, but an early study revealed that people who consumed ample amounts of healthy fats and less saturated fat had a lower risk of the disease. Olive oil, canola oil, and nuts all contain healthful unsaturated, non-hydrogenated fats.

Dietary fats and the risk of incident Alzheimer disease. Morris, M. C., Evans, D. A., Bienias, J. L., Tangney, C. C., Bennett, D. A., Aggarwal, N., Schneider, J., Wilson, R. S., Archives of Neurology 2003 Feb;60(2):194-200.

*****************************
Upcoming Seminars / Workshops
*****************************

NLP Practitioner Training
February 6 - 8, 20 - 22, 27 - 29

NLP Master Practitioner Training -- Take your NLP knowledge and abilities to the next level!
March 19 - 21, April 2 - 4, 23 - 25, May 14 - 16, 28 - 30

NLP Practitioner Training
July 12 - 18

NLP Practitioner Training
October 22 - 24, November 5 - 7, 19 - 21

For our most recent schedule and a description of these workshops/seminars, please Click Here!

*************
Feature Article
*************

The preference assessment in this article may be used for yourself or your friends for your personal enjoyment. It may not be used in articles, presentations, books, manuals, training courses, seminars, workshops or any commercial or business activity without the written permission of Renewal Technologies Inc.

Discover Your Preferred Representational System
By Roger Ellerton Phd, ISP, CMC, Renewal Technologies www.renewal.ca

Each of us has a preferred representational system (or rep system) - for more information on representational systems, please see the article Modalities and Representational Systems . There are several ways to determine which system(s) each of us prefers. This article presents a preference assessment. The assessment is not fully definitive as there are only 12 questions and your preferred representational system may change over time or in different contexts.

In general, one representational system is not better than another. If you score low on one or more of the systems, you may wish to get curious and explore how this is affecting your life experiences.

Have fun with this assessment and I hope it provides you with additional insight on how you prefer to communicate with others.

Instructions:

For each of the following statements, please assign a number to every phrase. Use the following system to indicate your preferences:

1. Least descriptive of you.
2. Next best description.
3. Next best description.
4. Best description of you.

If you have trouble deciding between two phases, go with the first thought that comes to mind.

Representational System Assessment © Renewal Technologies 2003

1. When vacationing at the beach, the first thing that makes me glad to be there is:
a __ The feel of the cool sand, the warm sun or the fresh breeze on my face.
b __ The roar of the waves, the whistling wind or the sound of birds in the distance.
c __ This is the type of vacation that makes sense or the cost is reasonable.
d __ The scenery, the bright sun, and the blue water.

2. When overwhelmed, I find it helps if:
a __ I can see the big picture.
b __ I can hear what’s going on.
c __ I can get in touch with what is happening.
d __ I make sense of things in my head.

3. When given an assignment at work, it is easier to carry out if:
a __ I can picture what is required
b __ I have a feeling for what is required.
c __ I have an understanding of what is required.
d __ I have tuned into what is required.

4. I find it easier to follow a presentation if:
a __ I feel in touch with the presenter and the material is within my grasp.
b __ There is a visual display so that I can visualize the concepts.
c __ The presentation is based on facts and figures and is logically presented.
d __ The presenter speaks clearly with varying tonality or uses sound to emphasize message.

5. When buying a car, I make my decision on:
a __ The purchase price, gas mileage, safety features, etc.
b __ How comfortable the seats are or the feeling I get when I test drive it.
c __ The colour, styling or how I would look in it.
d __ The sound of the engine or stereo system or how quiet it rides.

6. I communicate my thoughts through:
a __ My tone of my voice.
b __ My words.
c __ My appearance.
d __ My feelings.

7. When I am anxious, the first thing that happens is:
a __ Things begin to sound different.
b __ Things begin to feel different.
c __ Things begin to look different.
d __ Things begin to not make sense.

8. During a discussion, I am most often influenced by:
a __ The other person's logic.
b __ The other person's tone of voice.
c __ The energy I feel from the other person.
d __ Seeing the other person’s body language or being able to picture the other person's viewpoint.

9. I assess how well I am doing at work based on:
a __ My understanding of what needs to be done.
b __ How I see myself making progress.
c __ How things sound.
d __ How satisfied I feel.

10. One of my strengths is my ability to:
a __ See what needs to be done.
b __ Make sense of new facts and data.
c __ Hear what sounds right.
d __ Get in touch with my feelings .

11. I enjoy:
a __ Choosing a piece of music to listen to.
b __ Making a logical, compelling point.
c __ Choosing clothes that are comfortable.
d __ Choosing clothes that look good.

12. If you agree with someone, you are more likely to say:
a __ That feels right.
b __ That looks right.
c __ That sounds right.
d __ That makes sense.

Determining Your Preferences

1. Copy your answers to the lines below:

2. Add the numbers in each column. A comparison of the totaled scores gives your relative preference for each of the four major representational systems. The higher the score, the higher your preference.

And NLP is Much more than that!

Author: Roger Ellerton is a certified NLP trainer, certified management consultant and the founder and managing partner of Renewal Technologies. He can be reached at Renewal Technologies www.renewal.ca or by e-mail info@renewal.ca. The above article is an extract from the book Live Your Dreams - Let Reality Catch Up: NLP and Common Sense for Coaches, Managers and You.

*******
Humour
*******

Monks

A new monk arrived at the monastery. He was assigned to help the other monks in copying the old texts by hand. He noticed, however, that they were copying copies, not the original books. The new monk went to the head monk to ask him about this. He pointed out that if there were an error in the first copy, that error would be continued in all of the other copies.

The head monk said, "We have been copying from the copies for centuries, but you make a good point, my son."

The head monk went down into the cellar with one of the copies to check it against the original. Hours later, nobody had seen him, so one of the monks went downstairs to look for him. He heard a sobbing coming from the back of the cellar and found the old monk leaning over one of the original books, crying. He asked what was wrong.

"The word is 'celebrate' not celibate," said the head monk.

**********
Feedback
**********

We welcome feedback on our newsletter - things you liked, areas for improvement, … . Please write to us at info@renewal.ca. If we publish your comments, we will only identify you by your initials, city and country.

****************
More Information
****************

For more information, please visit our website or contact us at 613 692-1424 or info@renewal.ca

Copyright © 2003, Renewal Technologies Inc. All rights reserved.

Renewal Technologies Inc.