It becomes very essential to meditate on our thoughts throughout our lives. We face dilemmas, changes and sadly, drama, sporadically in our lives. These situations creep up on us and surprise us with minimal warning. Therefore, it becomes important to know how to deal with these circumstances.

As we grow older and more mature, we learn that our own judgments have great value. However, we tend to criticize ourselves more than anyone else. These criticisms might hinder our confidence in listening to ourselves. One thing that I have learned and want to share with you all is: screw self-judgment.

No one is living your life as much as you are. No one is experiencing your experiences 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are all exceptionally unique. This becomes important to realize when faced with vulnerability.

Don’t get me wrong. Asking for advice from your support system is very important. They might shed light on a new, unemotional perspective. Furthermore, even though asking for advice is essential, it should be taken with a grain of salt. Since everyone is unique, everyone around us is also experiencing their own emotional changes, dilemmas and drama. As a result, their advice might be flavored with temporary emotional spices. For example, if you just had a nasty breakup with your significant other and decided to keep it private, the advice you might give to your best friend about relationships might be more negative. Then, your best friend wouldn't know the bias behind the negativity. Therefore, take suggestions to heart from your closest people, but always align it with your own instincts.

At the end of the day, we should trust in ourselves because we are the best source for making our decisions.

Always remember, you know what is best for you!