Judgement vs. Advice

Imagine that a friend asks you for advice. You probably give careful thought to his or her situation. This may mean giving them advice that they may not want to hear but need to follow. It's all about helping someone overcome a challenge in the best way possible.

Now think about how you give yourself advice. Do you follow the same process? For many, we follow our own unique judgement. The funny thing is that usually it has a lower standard than the advice we would give someone else. It's like telling your kids to not talk on their cell phones while driving, only you're telling them via your cell phone while driving.

This kind of thinking can hurt you. You would tell a friend to lose a few pounds yet postpone your long overdue diet. You may urge someone to chase their dreams while sitting on the couch, waiting for yours to magically materialize.

For a week, when it comes time to make a decision, base it on the advice you would give someone else. See if you're suddenly making better decisions, even if it involves some hardship.