Since we know ourselves better than anyone else, then don't ya think we'd be the best person to ask for advice when we are in a quandary? One interesting exercise is to try asking for advice from our past and future selves. There is the younger self that we used to be and the older, more mature self that we will become. We can gain a different perspective when we view present situations through our younger self’s eyes or our mature self’s more experienced point of view. Perhaps, our younger self would view a current dilemma in a more innocent, less cynical way. Likewise, our older, hopefully wiser, self may offer advice from a more compassionate, experienced perspective.

Think back to how we viewed the world when we 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, 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 your selves. You are your wisest guide.