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A conscious thinking process helps a person to find a connection between all the events that happen and take place, to realize the meaning of life, to make an informed choice in one or another situation, to make fewer mistakes, to be attentive, etc.
The development of awareness always refers to the specific situation in which a person is, to the activity in which he is involved. There is no one specific way to develop awareness, as this process has levels.
The development of awareness of the basic level is facilitated by any practical actions, by performing which you can learn to control your emotions, be in a state of "here and now", be able to relax, and be aware of your desires and needs.
A higher level of development of awareness is manifested when a person knows his needs, knows how to satisfy them and at the same time takes into account the interests of others, controls not only his emotions, but also his thoughts and feelings, tries to expand the boundaries of his perception, adjust to a positive perception of the world around him.
A conscious way of life helps a person
Усвідомити свої страхи і причини неприємностей, подолати перешкоди і змінити переконання, що надають на життя деструктивний вплив.
Become wiser, increase your self-esteem and get rid of bad habits. in harmony with oneself and the surrounding world.
Undoubtedly, the development of awareness in everyday life is an extremely useful and effective skill, the beneficial effect of which is reflected not only in changing the quality of external life, but also in the development and enrichment of the inner world. But what does it take to make your life conscious? How to understand your life?
Development of consciousness
Determine what you should start working on yourself. Do not rush and do not grab everything at once. The development of awareness can be compared to the process of developing physical qualities: gradual development, where the main direction is general physical training, and there is the development of special physical skills. The main direction here will be the development of conscious thinking.
Practice of consciousness development
The first step to a conscious life is the breath. Breathing is the basis of life and first you need to learn to be aware of your breathing, controlling each inhalation and exhalation. Strive to constantly control your breath: anywhere, anytime, in communication with any people, while performing any action. Always pay attention to how you breathe.
Conscious sensations. Make it a rule to be aware of all your sensations throughout the day. Consciously pay attention to the state of your body, what makes your body feel comfortable and what makes it uncomfortable, as it relates to the events of the day.
Conscious emotions. Mindfulness implies control of emotion, and control is primarily observation. Whenever you have an emotion, just observe. Do not judge her as good or bad, look at her as if from the side. Take it as it is. What is emotional blackmail?
Conscious thoughts. Our consciousness is constantly conducting an internal dialogue. Therefore, thoughts are the most difficult to observe, but they are the most effective part of mindfulness practice.
If for a few seconds you can simply control what you are thinking about at this moment, you will not notice how deeply you have already plunged into new thoughts. But the more often you remember your thoughts, the more they will be subject to your observation and control.
The basis of the development of awareness is laid in four conscious actions:
Practice awareness of your breathing, emotions, sensations and thoughts for a month. Consciously observing how you breathe and what you feel is quite a complex process. Most likely, at first you will be constantly distracted and forget about it.
But over time, it will become easier and easier for you to control these processes. Then you will not notice how observing all your manifestations and condition will become a part of your life, which means that you will be constantly aware. Causes of increased irritability
Practice of developing awareness of certain skills
Awareness of movements - try to feel any of your movements, follow the sensations in the body, take your time in actions. If you are used to doing something quickly or mechanically, now do the opposite, trying to realize even any muscle contraction.
Language awareness - pay close attention to what others say and what you say yourself, think about your words and be attentive.
Values awareness helps you define your ideals, values and beliefs.
In order to develop awareness of reality, try always and everywhere to strive for full perception and understanding of what is happening around and inside you right "here and now".
Awareness of activity - strive for flawless performance of everything, no matter what you undertake. Then it will be easier for you to work on developing awareness of your actions.
Before taking any action, think about the result, consider it from different points of view and positions of perception, take into account not only your desires and needs, but also the interests of others. Live "here and now"
Conscious thinking
Eventually, you will arrive at what can be called conscious thinking. Constant monitoring of yourself, self-development, changing your stereotypes, habits, reactions, emotions, thoughts, feelings, desires, actions, speech will give you the joy of a conscious life.
Awareness practice means noticing a present bodily signal, emotion, thought, impulse, external event, and available choice. It does not promise a special developmental level, constant calm, or flawless decisions.
Layers of inner experience in a written pause
Observation before explanation
First name a fact: “my shoulders are tense,” “I sped up,” or “a failure thought appeared.” “This is from childhood” is already a hypothesis, not an automatic truth.
A short sequence
What happened? What is present in the body? Which emotions and thoughts? What action impulse? Which need or value matters? What choice is available now?
When to stop
If body focus sharply increases panic, flashbacks, dissociation, or loss of environmental contact, orient outward, stop the exercise, and discuss the format with a professional.
Words from Dmytro Telushko
“Awareness does not require seeing everything. Sometimes noticing one response slightly earlier creates a few seconds for choice.”
Dmytro Telushko
Written tool
The Body Journal structures observation of body and context without self-diagnosis.
Body Journal
A one-minute awareness practice
Name three external facts, one body signal, an emotion, a thought, and an impulse. Nothing needs immediate correction. End by asking which safe action supports a need or value now. If panic or dissociation intensifies, stop and orient outward.