Advice is everywhere - coming from family, friends, coworkers, mentors, and especially our endless scrolling of social media. The moment people discover you’re trying to make a decision, opinions flood in, often well-intentioned, sometimes insightful, but not always helpful.
So how do we decide which advice to take and which to leave behind?
In this episode, we explore the reality of "advice overload" and how to filter out the noise.
Are you listening to challenge your thinking, or just to confirm a decision you’ve already made?
Is the advice meant to support your growth, or does it reflect someone else’s fears and limitations?
Jen also discusses how to recognize unsolicited advice that seeps into our daily lives from Instagram posts to random Google searches, and how to critically evaluate whether it aligns with your values and circumstances.
We also examine the motivations behind the advice we receive. Sometimes people offer guidance based on their own experiences, but other times, their words reflect their insecurities or even their personal agendas. Some people try to protect us out of love but may not offer the best path forward. Others impose their own fears, limiting beliefs, or expectations.
If you’ve ever struggled with knowing whose voice to trust, this episode is for you.
By the end, you’ll have practical tools to weigh the credibility of advice, recognize when you’re seeking validation instead of true guidance, and, most importantly, embrace the power of pause before making a decision.
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