Best self-improvement-Constructive Conscious Control of the Individual

Best self-improvement-Constructive Conscious Control of the Individual

Best self-improvement-Constructive Conscious Control of the Individual

The best self-improvement for your well-being is  Constructive Conscious Control

In the realm of self-improvement and personal growth, one concept that stands out is the Constructive Conscious Control of the Individual. Developed by philosopher and educator F. Matthias Alexander, this idea encompasses the power of our conscious mind to shape our actions, habits, and overall well-being. It offers a best self-improvement path to unlock personal transformation and embrace a proactive approach to life.

Consciousness is still a relatively unknown area of human functioning in scientific research. One concept that has just emerged from researchers at Trinity College Dublin is that our brain uses quantum computing and quantum entanglement to operate in the way it does. FM Alexander was studying and researching the influence of conscious awareness on movement, posture and balance. Out of that research came the Alexander Technique. Alexander’s research was far ahead of its time.

Understanding Constructive Conscious Control

Constructive Conscious Control of the Individual refers to the deliberate use of our conscious awareness to direct our thoughts, movements, and responses in a constructive manner.

It is about gaining mastery over our habits, reactions, and overall behavior. By recognizing the influence of our thoughts on our physical actions, we can develop greater self-awareness and control.

“The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness.” – Lao Tzu

Building Self-Awareness

Constructive Conscious Control begins with self-awareness. By observing ourselves in various situations, we can identify patterns of behavior that may be hindering our progress. It involves paying attention to our thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations, and understanding the interconnectedness between them. With practice, we can develop a heightened sense of self-awareness, allowing us to catch ourselves in moments of automatic reactions and consciously choose more constructive responses.

Your perception will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” – Carl Jung

Intentional Action and Habit Formation

With an increased level of self-awareness, we can consciously choose our actions and responses. Constructive Conscious Control encourages us to act intentionally rather than reacting impulsively. It involves setting clear intentions, aligning our actions with our values and goals, and making deliberate choices. By consistently practicing constructive actions, we can reshape our habits and create positive changes in our lives.

Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

Constructive Conscious Control teaches us to view challenges as opportunities for growth and learning. Instead of succumbing to negative emotions or becoming overwhelmed, we can consciously choose how we respond. By focusing on constructive thoughts and solutions, we can navigate through difficulties with resilience and creativity. This approach empowers us to transform obstacles into stepping-stones toward personal development.

“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” – Carl Jung

Constructive Conscious Control of the Individual offers a powerful framework for personal transformation. By cultivating self-awareness, intentionally directing our actions, and transforming challenges into opportunities, we can shape our lives in a constructive and purposeful way. Embracing this concept allows us to become active participants in our own growth, unlocking our potential and creating a more fulfilling existence. Conscious Constructive Control really is the best self-improvement pathway that a person can choose.

 

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Picture shows development of neuronal assembly (consciousness is the development of greater complexity in the human brain after Greenfield, Susan Oxford) from birth to 2 years.

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Alexander Technique and breathing

Alexander Technique and breathing

Alexander Technique and breathing

The Alexander Technique presents a holistic approach for improving posture, movement, and overall well-being. Developed by F.M. Alexander in the late 19th century, Alexander Technique focuses on re-educating the mind and body to optimize movement and coordination. One fundamental aspect of the Alexander Technique is the relationship of breathing to the whole person and their functioning.

Breathing plays a vital role in physical and emotional well-being. It is an automatic process, yet it can be influenced by habits, tensions, and postural imbalances.

Breath and optimal functioning

The Alexander Technique recognises the significance of efficient breathing for optimal functioning of the body and mind. By becoming aware of our breathing patterns, we can make conscious adjustments to enhance our overall health and performance.

In the Alexander Technique, breathing is not seen as a separate action but rather as an integral part of whole-body coordination. It emphasises the importance of a balanced and unrestricted expansion of the ribcage during inhalation and a gentle release during exhalation. By allowing the breath to flow freely, you can alleviate unnecessary tension and improve your overall posture and movement.

Alexander Technique and Breathing

Through Alexander Technique practices, individuals learn to release habitual patterns of tension that restrict the breath. They become aware of the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and breathing patterns. By letting go of unnecessary muscular effort and allowing easy breathing, you can achieve a state of calmness and increased body awareness.

The Alexander Technique offers specific guidance to help individuals develop a more natural and efficient way of breathing. This may involve lying down, sitting, or standing in various positions to explore the coordination of the breath with the whole body.

By incorporating the Alexander Technique into daily life, you can experience benefits such as improved respiratory function, reduced stress, and anxiety, enhanced vocal expression, and increased overall vitality. The technique serves as a valuable tool for anyone seeking to cultivate a healthier relationship with their breath and enhance their physical and mental well-being.

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By becoming consciously aware of the position of the lungs, the actions of the ribs and the diaphragm, the Alexander Technique student can begin to discriminate where undue tension is interfering with their breath.

Rather than using breathing exercises, which can add to tension and confusion around breathing, the Alexander student learns to inhibit neural tension patterns. As inappropriately tensed muscles let go around the rib cage, chest, upper back and diaphragm, breathing can change to an easy pattern of greater volume and movement, without effort.

Alexander is holistic. This means that the student will consider the relationship of the breath to freedom in the legs, arms, abdomen, neck and to postural tonus.

Mistaken conceptions of where the lungs are, what the movement of the breath should be, deep breathing, diaphragmic breathing, rib swing breathing all lead people into held and rigid thoracic relationships.

Alexander teaching allows the student to discover these errors for themselves, and in so doing, they accrue a confident knowledge of their breathing ability, scope and volume.

This confidence is attractive and useful to musicians, singers, actors and people with breathing health issues.

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