Here you are giving advice....but do you ever take your own advice?

Answer 1

always
:)))

Answer 2

I would never give any sort of advice that I hadn't experienced. Either I've received the advice, lived through certain circumstances, or given the advice prior to this. I hope I never give anyone the impression to do something because it's what I did; if necessary, I give an example: When this happened to me, I... The person should be able to judge whether that could be applied to his or her own life.

I know I don't know everything about how people act or what they might think. I can relate my experiences, but some were in a very different place and time. I tell them that, too.

It would be awful to do someone harm while trying to help. That's what bugs me about advice-givers ranging from Ann Landers to Dr. Phil, from Oprah to one of those TV judges. They hammer away at people, and some of those recipients of their advice seem to fear saying, "Yes, but..." For example, Dolly Parton can sing a preachy song on Dancing with the Stars, but life isn't like that for everyone. So, those who can't deal with it or change things end up thinking they're wrong, lazy, stupid, useless, etc., because they can't do what these people say they should be able to.

I hope THAT doesn't sound too preachy. I think it's great when people can say, "This is what happened to me." "This is how I felt about it." Examples are better than "Do this! Do that! Do what I say!"

I don't ever want to be like that.

Answer 3

Absolutely.
Two of the main rules I try to live by is;

1.) I will allow myself to make the same mistake only once.
2.) I will learn by others mistakes.

So far,these two rules have really helped me in everything I do.
You will notice the first rule allows me to make a mistake because I am only human,but it is also firm by stating I can only do that once.Any more than that means some serious toughening up( hit the books HARD or practise-practise-practise or just plain getting very mad at myself for having screwed up).
The second rule arguably the most important but also the most ignored.
We have all seen people make mistakes but have you ever sat back and examined just where they went wrong?Quit often the "wrong" happened much earlier than the final mistake.
Hope this all makes sense.

Answer 4

Sometimes it really depends what it is and what the situation is, I don't think I would give advice to someone, without at least knowing the consequences, or if I have had experience with the situation in some similar manner. I would never steer someone wrong, keeping my mouth shut unless I know something about it, I have no problem with giving my honest opinion, not necessarily advice.

Answer 5

People have told me many times that I give great advice, however, I think following my own is one of the hardest things to do. I am a little ashamed of that, but it is always easier to give advice than to take it.

Answer 6

I try to whenever possible. But sometimes I cannot. And sometimes the situations and reasons for the advice are different and I cannot take my own advice because of that.

Answer 7

I almost chickened out on this one. I try to keep my mouth shut or my fingers off of the keyboard unless I totally know what I'm talking about. But this week I am going through something that is shattering me and I find that I cannot practice what I preach.
I guess I am a 50-50- after all. What a come down.

Answer 8

It depends of me. Sometimes if I feel that I'm not sure enough to give my own advice in order not to lead someone astray, so I would prefer to take a general advice. However, generally, I try to give my own advice if I feel I'm ok with me.

Answer 9

advice is an advice.

an opinion which is offered as an option in a given situation. in essence, an advice is what you give to another. when is concerns you, it is not an advice but a thought. even in cases when you talk to yourself and argue with yourself, say the heart versus the mind.

i dont take my own advice because i dont advice myself. i DECIDE for myself.

Answer 10

Never ever. I don't trust myself at all. I always have to get a second opinion. If I write an essay I have to clarify that it's ok with a friend before I give it in. I don't have much self confidence.

Answer 11

Yes, I do. Now. It was a process getting to trust my instincts and allowing myself to act on what I feel. Sometimes I answer questions about things that I haven't experienced but make sure I add that it is strictly an opinion or possible idea.