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Feb 2, 2026 23 min

Why Can't We Take Our Own Advice?

from Solful Living with Megs

Why does it feel so hard to follow our own advice, even when we know what to do and what we should do? In this week's episode, we explore self-trust, emotional bias, and why giving advice is often easier than taking action in our own lives. We also discuss why we repeat the same patterns, how energy and resonance shape our experiences, and what it really takes to create change. We talk about stepping outside your situation, and treating yourself like your own best friend, and finally following through when you’re tired of getting the same results over and over. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or even unsure of your next move, this episode is your reminder that nothing changes if nothing changes — and that the advice you give others might be exactly what you need too. It starts with you. Articles that inspired today's episode: https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/take-your-own-advice/ https://www.pamelajhobart.com/why-cant-you-take-your-own-advice/ https://charlenewaltersphd.medium.com/why-dont-we-ever-take-our-own-advice-f642b4d3ec54 https://medium.com/mind-cafe/the-solomon-paradox-why-its-so-hard-for-people-to-follow-their-own-advice-b29134f32e19 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-its-hard-take-your-own-advice-brian-ford/ https://socialtriggers.com/how-to-take-your-own-advice/

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