Can't we advise ourselves?

@sais06 (1284)
Philippines
February 5, 2011 10:05am CST
We often give advises to other people like friends or relatives during the times they face problems but why is it that when we do face certain circumstances in life we still tend to look or ask some advise from other people? Can't we just advise ourselves? Or could it be possible? How important really are the advises that come from other people? I admit I'm this kind of person also often giving advise to others but I still usually seek out advise from other people during the times I face difficulties or problems. Are you also this kind of person?
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@thaMARKER (2503)
• Philippines
18 Feb 11
when i have problems, i ask for an advise but case to case. i normally just want people to hear me out and tap me and say hey, u'll do just fine.. i don't give much advises to others, not unless i'm asked or the person really [really] needs it. i usually go out and be alone and think how to figure it out. and most of the time, i end up still alive and smilin.. hey, you can't be sad for too long.
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@sais06 (1284)
• Philippines
18 Feb 11
You hit it theMARKER. That is what I meant actually. There are times that I feel all alone in a situation and all I want is someone who will encourage me. And I'm glad that there are a lot of them who are willing to help me in times of trouble. Thank you for sharing this.
@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
5 Feb 11
It looks like many agree with what I was going to say; once one is under a stressful situation, he or she loses clarity to make a good decision. I know I do and asked for advise here a lot and when someone tells me something that is so simple, I realize that I was not thinking clearly to make that choice on my own..
• United States
6 Feb 11
Yes, two heads are much better than one..Too bad I can't take my son's head with me when I go to take tests...
@sais06 (1284)
• Philippines
6 Feb 11
Yes carmela I usually tend to panic and doesn't already know what to do. That's what actually happens to me at times that even the simplest situation I can't decide.
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@sais06 (1284)
• Philippines
6 Feb 11
I forgot to say that it's the same as the saying that two heads are better than one.
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@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
5 Feb 11
I think we do this because when we are faced with such problems our judgment is clouded by the weight of the situation and the stress contributes to this as well. Furthermore, it is better to seek guidance from those who are not involved because they can view the situation from all angles and can point out things that you could have missed from their unbiased opinions. There are also people with more experience in the problem you are into and they can contribute great help in providing the right solutions or steps to prevent further damage.
@sais06 (1284)
• Philippines
6 Feb 11
Yes I like what you've said about unbiased opinions. You're right that we also need to look at the situation in different angles and other people not involved can see that. Thanks for joining choybel!
@vinabee (85)
• China
6 Feb 11
Why not? I think advise ourselves is a good virtue as a humanbeing. As an old saying goes in China: everyday people should proceed a introspection thoroughly. I think it is reasonable. After all, I am the person who know most about myself. So, I think giving the suitable advise can help ourselves to have a great progress.
@sais06 (1284)
• Philippines
7 Feb 11
Giving advise to ourselves also help us to know more and understand more about our self. That is a good point! It will actually help build confidence in us.
@thanks1961 (7035)
• India
5 Feb 11
Hi dear, A meaningful and really a relevant topic. What is this 76 stands for? Sometimes we are very smart enough to advise others and when we are really needed, would be running after someone or never seek any advice at all. I am also a typical person in this area. I used to advise may (but effective) and I am sure that it is from experience and expertise only. But whenever I am in such a critical stage, I will do all the blunders. Either seek for an expert opinion or discuss the same with a third party also will not do. The result is total failure and some even commented also that as per your instruction we did and become successful and you in your own case such a failures? In fact it is a true case and what to do - a well know doctor also should go to some MBBS doctors when they are also become ill. The story may not so different from this. Thank-s
@sais06 (1284)
• Philippines
6 Feb 11
Thanks for dropping by. BTW what do you mean "what's this 76 stands for?" I usually tend to give my advise based on my observations. But when time comes that I am in that situation I cannot have a clear view on what condition I am into. Then I would ask someone I think has the understanding on my condition whether I would do this or that. That doctor example you've given is very related to this discussion. Thanks for sharing.
• Philippines
5 Feb 11
yes, almost everyone had this kind of situation wherein we are all good advisers but when we are in a situation that troubles us we tend to ask someone to help us out.This is normal because we cannot always do the talking, we also need to listen and with that we can help ourselves to decide what to do..
@sais06 (1284)
• Philippines
6 Feb 11
Yes you are right. We cannot play smart all the time by always giving advise to other people. Sometimes we need to be a listener also and that way we could reflect ourselves to what was actually happening in our lives.
@nainesh1 (1656)
• India
6 Feb 11
I think we all need a shoulder to cry on because when we are in some problems we might not solve it most effective as we are dealing with pressure. To solve any problem I think it is needed to be solved with very cool mind. I do find my self in this sort of situation and I do ask my parents or my spouse for the better solution.
• Philippines
5 Feb 11
We are human. We are not born perfect in this world and it is hard for us to be living alone. We feel different when we hear somebody giving us advice. We appreciate their advice and give value to it. That's the time we are learning to follow it. But some people don't need advice. They just live their life in their own rules. They don't wanna hear any words of wisdom from someone, I think those kinds of people are weird, they are loners who hasn't really face what the world is. The world is about socializing with people, having friends and families who can help you in your times of needs.
• Philippines
5 Feb 11
When we are faced with problems in life, we tend to cloud our judgment. So that's one of the reason why we tend to seek to others advises so we could be guided in the right direction. I am not really advise seeker. Its like I tend to solve my own problems by myself. But its a good thing that someone is supporting you no matter what you do and all.
@JohnMach (550)
• Philippines
5 Feb 11
I'm not the kind of person who gives advice but don't have any idea what I'm saying and I only give advice if it's needed. I avoid giving any advice if no one is asking. As for your question, I don't want to advice myself because I give crappy advice.
6 Feb 11
no . I like give advises other people ,but I don't like to get other people's advises.