The Burgess Collective - NLP Master Practitioner

06/04/2026

ANXIETY CAN BE A PAINFUL EMOTIONAL ADDICTION, ESPECIALLY...

In a society that rewards hard work with more work. We're told to manage our stress but never given the time to do so and when we do appear calm, its assumed we dont have enough work...

NO. I used to have such bad anxiety that my neck used to spasm so bad that I could not move at all! I was contestantly on painkillers for migraines and had UTIs on the regular all because of my body being addicted to this state.

Why does this happen? Why and how do we get addicted to anxiety even when we hate the experience? Because the painful loop gives our brain a rush that triggers the same parts of our brain that gets high on drugs and feeds our emotional needs.

And secondly, anxiety is brain washed into us like a right of passage. Its like the badge of honor we earn that proves we're working hard but we all know the truth...

Its self mismanagement and a lack of boundaries connected to the fear that we are not enough.

Give yourself the gift of rewriting this identity code. Comment "Ready" to find out more abiut working with me 1:1.

02/04/2026

Comment RESET if you want part 2 on how I broke this cycle.

The truth is that we're told we need to manage our stress and anxiety BUT if we do... we feel like the boss is going to think we dont have enough work, or we're not working hard enough.

I remember feeling so efficient when I started out in the workplace, but my efficiency was rewarded with more work for the same pay. Until I realized that the only way to protect myself from being used was to say, sorry I am too stressed or anxious to take on any more.

So, my anxiety became my protector, it didnt feel good, but at least I could stop people from making me do six people's jobs for one person's pay...

This is not an unfamiliar cycle and unfortunately it becomes an identity that we build. Our anxiety can become the comfort zone we create as a coping mechanism.

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25/03/2026

In case you missed my radio interview yesterday, catch it here.

Jess Burgess, 'n neuro-linguistiese programmering (NLP) praktisyn bied volgende naweek 'n werkswinkel aan om jou te help om jou angs beter te beheer.
Sy gesels met die Middag Game Drive.
🎧 Luister: https://radiolaeveld.co.za/gebruik-nlp-om-jou-angs-te-onderbreek/

16/02/2026

It's time to make a choice that will change your life forever:

Everyone’s doing Easter weekend… chocolate hunts, road trips, and spending money we don’t have 😅
How about this: make Family Day actually about family, by becoming the calm, grounded version of you that they deserve.

You know what your stress, anxiety and depression has cost you up to this point...

You know what its going to cost you in the future... but what if I could change that for you in just one morning?

This is a practical, no-fluff live workshop where you’ll learn:
✅ a 90-second stress interrupter
✅ self-hypnosis for sleep + anxiety + healing
✅ a fear/phobia reset process
✅ a take-home workbook so it sticks

Come for a few hours. Leave with tools you’ll use for YEARS, at home, at work, in traffic, in real life.
Limited seats.

If I don't create a shift for you in the first thirty minutes of the worshop, you can walk out and I'll refund your ticket in full.

18/11/2025

LATEST NEWS ON NLP

Read all about it! There have been some wonderful recent studies done on NLP that simplify what it is and why it works. Read the full article on the The Burgess Collective Blog Here: https://theburgessmethod.com/blog/nlp-in-everyday-life

28/10/2025

Understanding this one tool will make you the best leader in all things

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20/10/2025

Here is the reality...

NLP is not magic, its a simple equation...
effort (energy) + discipline (focus) = results (fulfillment)

So if its that easy, why should you do NLP sessions? Because sometimes we don't know where or how to start. I'm here to show you where to start, how to start and how to stack your success for deep results.

How do we make the results permanent? REPETITION

Why do we slip back into old ways? We simply don't have enough reason (LEVERAGE) to transform. Want to find out if you're ready to take the next step in your journey?

Click this link and GRAB your FREE gift https://theburgessmethod.com/the-three-hidden-block-that-are-keeping-you-stuck?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaedqfhuhHN20sq98goLwV5Ebbeu7-NDSu-6BgzTKB14GlK9EzimZ3qoARbI1w_aem_OmL-2B1_nLKNfOtaplfYRw

15/10/2025

❤️🌼CUTTING THEM LOOSE🌼❤️

Personal growth, the REAL KIND, is uncomfortable and requires us to cut something loose. This can be bad habits, old beliefs or even our old crew.

Here are three things that should keep you focused on your journey and not distracted by judgement:

1. Are the people judging you anything like the person you're trying to become? If not, let them speak, they are no longer your tribe.

2. If the decisions you are making help you grow in health, wealth or relationships then you're on the right path. If they negatively impact them it's time to clarify your why.

3. If the person you are becoming makes you and the world a better place, then don't worry about what everyone else is saying about it, they are most likely feeling the pressure to step up or step out.

Click the link to grab your free NLP alignment gift https://theburgessmethod.com/the-three-hidden-block-that-are-keeping-you-stuck?fbclid=IwdGRjcANcf6VjbGNrA1x_n2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeWERLdaJyVg9Q-Pg3sfh6pa_kBcYaTtuEoHgvCq0Uh_LL_Lp_jm_zoew5EtI_aem_X3dzQXw6v0Dz6f2_5u10vA

Nothing keeps you focused like getting clear on your WHY.

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09/10/2025

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Forget everything you've learned about what it takes to be happy...Ignore the private education. Forget about the honours degree. Leave the security of your ...

07/10/2025

✨IF YOU'RE NOT GROWING, YOU'RE REPEATING✨

The truth is we all carry subconscious patterns that quietly sabotage our success, even when we're doing all the 'right' things.

Inside this FREE mini guide and training, you'll uncover the 3 Hidden Blocks that are keeping you from stepping fully into your potential...and how to finally break them.

Comment "BLOCKS" OR tap the link in my bio to starts.

You can't change what you can't see, but once you see it, everything changes. 🌙 ✨

02/10/2025

THE CRAZY EIGHT IS PROBABLY WHAT'S CAUSING THE MOST DAMAGE TO YOUR RELATIONSHIPS.

This means little toxic cycle can have us feeling emotionally exhausted and see us self-sabotaging our relationships.