The Cornerstone of Health and Well-being

There is much advice floating around on the web, in magazines, and from friends and colleagues about how to be the more healthy. Much of it may be useful, however a subtle, key ingredient is missing.

Self-responsibility.

It may seem like common sense and it is, if one truly understands the depth required. Within the Muscle Balance and Function Development® education system there are two basic cornerstones that represent the foundation beneath the principle-based system. Self-responsibility is the first and breathing is the second, which will be discussed in an upcoming post.
How does self-responsibility work in relation to your health and well-being?

Simple.

In my experience, it is not possible to improve your health and well-being without choosing to take self-responsibility.

It sounds simple, but let’s delve a little deeper. If you have low back pain and go see your doctor, then on the surface you are being self-responsible (though s/he may not have any idea how to help you).

However, if you are viewing the doctor or any other health care practitioner as the answer to your problem, as opposed to a tool for assistance, then you have relinquished your self-responsibility (and personal power).

And, unfortunately, you will not get better in the long term. True, short-term improvements may be possible.

In the MBF® education system the client is appraised of the importance of self-responsibility at the outset. In essence, the nature of the relationship betwee
MBF® practitioner and client is a partnership. First, the client chooses to do something about an issue. Next, the MBF® practitioner designs the best program possible within the client’s ability to deal with the client’s problem or refers the client to another type of healthcare provider, if need be. Finally, the client chooses to commit to do the program as prescribed.

This scenario is far different then the doctor “fix me” visit. It is imperative to distance yourself from that “victim” mindset.

If you have suffered a trauma of some sort, such as a car accident, then view yourself as a survivor, a warrior that is still alive and breathing.

See yourself as the solution, even if you need to seek assistance from a tool provider, like a hardware store to a builder. Then watch how your life transforms.

Take self-responsibility. Take the first step toward a better and improved you!