The Importance of Learning HOW to Become More Conscious.

If you suffer from depression, anxiety, stress or any other unmanageable state, you may have noticed that it is difficult to remain focused for very long, if at all. You drift into all sorts of thoughts unconsciously (often negative thoughts) and are no longer in a fully conscious state. In relation to depression or stress related problems this is bad news because if you are not conscious, you cannot be master or mistress of your own mind. If you are not master or mistress you have no control over what you think, feel or how you behave. You will be controlled and dictated to by your negative automatic thoughts, you will not be the one in control. This state is not an option because more than ever, you need to be able to be in control of your mind.

Q: How do I learn to take control of my thoughts so that they do not control me, rather I control them?

A: The first answer is that if you want to be back in control of your thoughts which ultimately impact on your emotions and behavior, then learning HOW to consciously take control of your thinking is the first step.

Q: How do I do that?

A: You learn the techniques of "Conscious awareness" that are necessary and that will give you the right tools. These techniques teach you "HOW" and "WHAT" you need to do and in doing so, give you the tools you need.

Q: Where do I learn these techniques?

A: Here on this site. We have our self help program that take you through step by step, teaching you the techniques and giving you the tools.

It's simple, If you aren't conscious and can't concentrate or focus, you won't be able to use the techniques that will help you rid yourself of your symptoms. It is completely impossible. Think about it. If you aren't even aware that you aren't aware, you will never be able to control your negative thoughts. If you can't control your negative thoughts, you won't be able to control your feelings or behavior for the simple reason that you are not in control of them. You can't be in control of your thoughts if you are not conscious, your thoughts will always control you, because you certainly won't be in a position to control them. If you aren’t conscious, you also can’t control what type of thoughts you have, whether they are unconscious thoughts, reactive thoughts, negative or conditioned thoughts. If you can’t control any of this, you are not master or mistress of your thinking and if you are not, you will be at the mercy of them. This is not where you want to be.

However, as hopeless as this all sounds, it isn't the case at all. It isn't hopeless. You have now taken the first step, which is become aware (or conscious) of not being aware. You are here on this site to learn the techniques and you will soon have the tools you need t be in control of your own mind.

The next step is to learn "HOW" to change the above situation. Realizing the importance of "Consciousness" is certainly a major step in the right direction. Once you have taken that first and vital step, you can be sure you are on your way, simply remember that consciousness gives you control. It helps you to home in on yourself and ask the important questions necessary if you truly want to help yourself.

For example, if you are oblivious to the fact that negative thinking controls you, then you will have no way of dealing with the problem. For example, let's say this negative thought suddenly appears: "I am a failure, I hate myself". For whatever reason it appeared, some trigger went off and the thought was there in your head before you had the chance to think about it or stop it. At this point you don't even question whether that thought is true or not, the chances are you accept it simply because it appeared. Why would anyone do that? But it is a fact that in a state of depression or anxiety or panic we do accept it, irrational as that may be, and it is irrational. After all, we'd like to think that in our lives we do actually think about whether we are thinking rationally or not, or whether we are thinking at all or just mindlessly and unconsciously reacting to a specific situation, without thought or consciousness.

Maybe we are so used to these negative thoughts we don't even think about them or question them. Maybe they are so much a part of us, we assume they are telling us the truth.. They become as much a part of us as the air we breath, so much so that we become confused with what is rational and what is not. We accept these thoughts like the good and conditioned people we are without doubting or challenging them, we just automatically believe them. MISTAKE!!

We can change this situation if we are conscious, but can't if we are not, because we can only consciously act if we are actually conscious. We can do nothing if we are not. Only when we are conscious do we have the ability to question and challenge ourselves, our thoughts, feelings and behavior. It is simple, our conditioning can be toxic if we are ruled by it. However, being conscious enough to ask ourselves the right questions before the conditioning takes over is a completely different matter.

What are the right Questions?



Here is one list.

Q: Was I actually thinking consciously or not when those thoughts came rushing into my head? Y N
Q: Or, was I reacting unconsciously because of my conditioning? Y N
Q: What is my conditioning?
Q: How aware am I of my conditioning?
Q: Were the thoughts really well thought out or not? Y N
Q: Was I being rational or not? Y N
Q: Is there another way to perceive the same problem?
Q: If there is have I tried?
Q: Do my thoughts control me or do I control them?
Q: If they control me, why do they?
Q: If the answer is because I never thought about it enough to question it, then how do I begin to think about my thoughts, analyze, them and challenge them in a more productive way?

Think about the questions and write the answers down, then study them.


The answer goes back to the beginning. When you are consciously aware, all of the above answers to those questions will have been well thought out, conscious and rational answers. You will then be in a position to challenge yourself on them, and for this reason, it is vital to learn the technique. When you function in "Unconscious mode" you can't help yourself so that is not an option.

The third video tutorial "Learning to Become Consciously aware" teaches you the techniques you will need. Just follow the video, watch it as many times as you need to and practice the techniques until you feel comfortable with what you have learned. It will take some time to integrate what you learn, but don't worry, that's perfectly normal.

Hopefully after reading the article and studying the video you will experience great changes in the way you approach your negative thoughts.

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