How To Awaken Your Inner Guru

When we’re faced with dilemmas, problems, and important decisions, we’re constantly on the lookout for advice, affirmation, and acknowledgment from other people with hopes that they can help us find the answers we’re looking for. What most people don’t realize, though, is that the answers you seek are always within yourself. You are your own guru. You are the one who is best qualified to understand and handle whatever comes your way. The only challenge is finding that neutrality when you’re faced with frustrating situations and expectations you put on yourself. Although not always easy, being your own guru is one of the best things you can do for yourself, so here are some ways you can awaken your inner guru to give you some wisdom:

1. Trust yourself

Many of us don’t believe we have the power to take new direction in life or to provide wisdom for ourselves, so we seek this in others. Of course, it’s not a bad thing to seek help, but if that’s all you’re doing, you’re setting yourself up for a constant mistrust of own yourself. It’s important to believe that we can help ourselves and be self-reliant, even just sometimes! Learning to believe in yourself and trust that you know what’s best for you will make a world of difference, not only in the choices that you make, but also in your self-confidence and self-worth.

2. Put yourself in other people’s shoes

When seeking inside of yourself for advice and guidance, try putting yourself in someone else’s shoes at the same time, as if someone other than yourself is asking you for advice. Studies show that mental exercises like this can lead to finding better answers for yourself when in pressing scenarios. This happens by allowing yourself to see your situation or dilemma from another vantage point rather than staying stuck in your point of view. By giving yourself the same advice you’d give someone else, you get to see all sides of the coin and make better calls in important situations.

3. Make time for yourself

We’ve created a world in which we’re always on the go, not really taking much time for ourselves. However, making time for yourself is probably the most important thing you can do for your personal growth. This could take the form of meditation to clear your thoughts and practice being in the now, or it could be in the form of taking long walks, exercising, listening to music, or reading. Whatever it is, make sure you have the mental space for your thoughts to wander in different directions, leading you to new self-discoveries.

Finding your inner guru and awakening the wisdom within yourself isn’t going to be easy, but it’ll be the best thing you can do for yourself. If you learn to trust yourself, put yourself in somebody else’s shoes and make time for yourself, you have the building blocks to really thrive personally. Feel free to browse through our online library, www.selfvibe.com, for the content that’ll help you get in touch with yourself. You’re worth it!