Stacking Anchors

Purpose of the Technique:

Stacking anchors means placing several resourceful emotional states onto the same anchor so they can be accessed simultaneously. This technique is often used within other NLP methods—such as *Collapsing Anchors*—where the goal is to strengthen a positive anchor so much that it can override a strong negative one.

Process

Step 1

**Preliminary Considerations:** Think about which resources you'd like to stack into a “super anchor.” Make sure the emotions are not too different or even contradictory.

Step 2

**Set the Anchors:** For each desired state that should be part of the stacked anchor, use the standard anchor-setting technique.

• **Unrestrained Passion:** Something you find deeply attractive or inspiring.
• **Playful Adventure:** Something fun that excites you, like during new experiences.
• **Excitement:** A burst of enthusiasm for someone or something.
• **Power:** Feeling strong and confident in yourself.

Step 3

**Fire the Anchor:** Now trigger your new stacked anchor and notice how it feels!