Have you ever felt like you want to do something, but there is a blockage inside you?
As if there is an invisible wall that is preventing you from moving forward?
This experience is very common and the reason for this is the imbalance of different levels within us – such as our thoughts, habits, emotions and self-image. When all these levels do not work in one direction, conflict arises in the mind and we get entangled in our own efforts.
This is where Neurological Alignment, a very powerful technique of NLP, helps. This technique balances and aligns all the levels of our mind, so that a person feels clear, motivated and stable from within.
In this article you will learn what Neurological Alignment is, what are its six major levels, and how to practice it to bring lasting change in life.
Part 1: What Is Neurological Alignment?
Have you ever thought how some people can attain big heights in their life effortlessly and some people are aggrieved at every step? This is because of one major factor which is the internal levels of life where there is no harmony.
An alignment according to this is called Neurological Alignment.
The process of Neurological Alignment is:
Aligning the thoughts, feelings, habits, beliefs, identity and purpose in life of what you want to do so that they complement one another, not conflict.
The origin of this notion is the scientific model of neurological levels, presented by the representative of the NLP Mr. Robert Dilts. There are six internal levels of our life described in this model:
Environment:- What is this place? What is it that impacts me?
Behavior:- what do I do? What is my everyday life like?
Capabilities:- What is it that I can do? What am I capable of and what are my skills?
Beliefs & Values:- What is right according to me? So what is it that I value?
Identity:- Who I am? What is my self image?
Purpose / Spirituality:- Why am I here? What is the purpose of my life?
Harmony becomes evident between all these levels as an individual is endowed with a lot of energy and clarity. We shall learn in the following paragraphs what these levels are and with examples.
Part 2: Description of each level
Robert Dilts’ Neurological Levels Model describes six important levels of life. When all these levels are in balance, a person can live to their full potential. Let’s understand each level in detail with examples:
1. Environment: Where are you?
Your physical environment, people, time, and resources influence your mood and decisions.
Example: A student who studies in a quiet and supportive space is more focused.
Question: Does your environment support you?
2. Behavior: What do you do?
Your routines, habits, and reactions determine your results.
Example: A sales professional who makes client calls every day creates more opportunities.
Question: Do your actions match your goals?
3. Capabilities: How do you do it?
What skills, tools, and knowledge do you have that determines your potential.
Example: An entrepreneur with an understanding of digital marketing is able to grow his brand faster.
Question: Do I have the skills I need?
4. Beliefs and values: Why do you do it?
Your inner beliefs and values determine how high you will go.
Example: If a student thinks “I am bad at math”, he won’t even try.
Question: Are my beliefs pushing me forward or holding me back?
5. Identity: Who are you? What is your identity?
How you see yourself, that determines your limits and possibilities.
Example: A teacher who considers himself “a role model” inspires others as well.
Question: How do I see myself?
6. Purpose: Why are you here?
The higher the purpose, the deeper the energy.
Example: A doctor who believes his work is to serve humanity never gets tired.
Question: Am I connected to a greater purpose?
Having balance at every level allows a person to live their life with clarity, strength and peace.
Part 3: When these levels are imbalanced
Imagine a young professional who works hard for 10-12 hours every day, gets to work on time, does his work well and yet feels “I will never make it.”
Why?
Because he has self-doubt. His belief level says “I am no good.” While his behavior and abilities are ready to take him forward.
This is an imbalance of inner levels. When one level such as belief, identity or purpose is disrupted, then despite all efforts at others, the person:
Can’t make decisions
Feels confused and tired all the time
Is active on the outside but empty on the inside
NLP and coaching identify this imbalance and by connecting each level, bring balance and clarity within the person making lasting change possible.
Part 4: How to do Neurological Alignment?
A step-by-step process is followed to achieve Neurological Alignment, so that all the levels inside you start working in one direction.
1. Make a clear goal
First of all, clarify your goal.
For example: “I want to become financially independent.”
2. Ask yourself questions at each level:
How is my environment affecting me?
Do my habits and behavior match my goal?
Do I need to learn something new?
What are my beliefs? Are they moving me forward or holding me back?
How do I see myself?
What is my bigger purpose?
3. Take steps towards improvement:
Make your environment positive (e.g. – spending time with inspiring people).
Adopt new habits (e.g. – doing visualization in the morning).
Remove limiting beliefs with NLP or self-hypnosis.
Adopt a new identity: “I am a successful businessman.”
Daily practice suggestion:
Spend 10 minutes every morning with closed eyes and visualize and feel yourself achieving your goal with the same identity, beliefs and purpose.
This practice will gradually align all levels of your being and give you power from within.
This process can change not only your way of thinking, but also the direction of your life.
Part 5: Conclusion:
True and lasting change doesn’t come from superficial efforts, but from being fully aligned from within.
When our environment, habits, skills, beliefs, identity, and purpose all work in the same direction, our energy is focused, not dispersed.
That’s the power of Neurological Alignment it connects you to the clarity, power, and motivation within you. Then success is not just a goal, it becomes second nature.
So think:
“Are all your levels aligned?”
If not, start today.
Ask small questions, find the answers, and awaken the power within you that has always been with you just waiting to be awakened.
Bonus Section: Daily Self-Dialogue Practice
Start each day with these deep questions for yourself. This short reflection practice will help keep your inner levels aware and aligned:
Ask yourself these 3 questions every morning:
Which of my behaviors today are connected to my purpose?
Am I acting in alignment with who I am today?
Is my energy aligned with my purpose?
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✍ Author Introduction
Dhruv Sharma
Clinical Hypnotherapist | NLP Master Trainer | Mind Power Coach
