“Some of the best advice we can take is the advice we offer to others. Some of the best advice we offer to others is the advice we ourselves end up ignoring.”
—Stephen St. Amant, author of the Savenwood Blog
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Have you ever noticed how easily wisdom flows when we’re helping a friend or colleague?
As a coach, I often find that my own words — shared to inspire and motivate others — are exactly what I need to hear the most. Yet, it’s all too easy to overlook our own guidance.
Why is this?
When helping others, we often see their situation with clarity and objectivity. We draw on our own experiences, values, and hard-earned wisdom to guide them, but when we’re faced with our own challenges, emotions and self-doubt can cloud our judgement.
Suddenly, the advice that seems so obvious for someone else feels impossible to apply to ourselves.
EXERCISE:
The next time you feel stuck on an important matter ask yourself: What would I tell a friend in this situation?
Chances are, the answer may be just the coaching you need and deserve.
