by
Madisyn Taylor
Since we probably know ourselves better than anyone else does,
then we may very well be the best person to ask for advice when we are in a
quandary. One interesting exercise is to try asking for advice from your past
and future selves. There is the younger self that you used to be and the
older, more mature self that you will become. You can gain a different
perspective when you view present situations through your younger self's eyes
or your mature self's more experienced point of view. Perhaps, your younger
self would view a current dilemma in a more innocent, less cynical way.
Likewise, your older, hopefully wiser, self may offer advice from a more
compassionate, experienced perspective.
Think back to how you viewed the world when you were younger. What were your
thoughts on happiness, love, and injustice? Think about how you would have
reacted to a dilemma you are currently facing. The perspective may shed a
different light on relationships, money matters, or life decisions. Likewise,
think about the person you will become. A more mature version of you might
mull a problem or conflict over carefully before taking action right away...
or perhaps not. Maybe your older self would be more willing to take risks,
care less about what other people think, and want to enjoy life more.
You can even set up an advisory panel of your past, present, and future
selves. You might even want to try to have a written dialogue with your
selves to record the thoughts, feelings, and advice that your younger and
older selves might have for your present self regarding a current situation.
Your different selves can give you some invaluable answers. After all, no one
can know you better than yourselves. You are your wisest guide.
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