No matter what the situation, remind yourself "I have a choice."
Self-awareness is value-free. It isn't scary. It doesn't imply that you will subject yourself to needless pain.
Meditation calms the mind, and when the mind is in a state of restful awareness, the body relaxes too.
Don't instantly throw yourself into external demands.
If you want to avoid Alzheimer's disease, sleep 8 hours a night.
A child in India grows up with the idea that you have to make choices that will create a better future. In fact, your whole life is a continuum of choices, so the more conscious you are, the greater your life will be.