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Since we probably know ourselves better
than anyone else does, we may very well be the best person to give 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 want to try to have a
written dialogue with your different 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 knows you better
than yourselves. You are your wisest guide.
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