You can gain a different perspective when you view
present situations through your younger self's eyes or your mature
self's more experienced point of view. Perhaps, your younger self would
view a current dilemma in a more innocent, less cynical way. Likewise,
your older, hopefully wiser, self may offer advice from a more
compassionate, experienced perspective.
Think back to how you viewed the world when you 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, money matters,
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 yourselves. You are your
wisest guide.
