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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