How to trust our own judgement

It takes courage to trust ourselves, especially when we feel uncertain. We live in a world full of external opinions — family, friends, strangers in your street, and gurus on the internet. Often it feels safer to rely on others’ advice rather than trust what’s bubbling up inside of us. But at the end of the day, only we know our needs, desires, and context in a way no one else does.

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Trusting our own judgment is an ongoing process. it’s about embracing the fact that no one has all the right answers, and no one is immune to making mistakes. We’re all learning and evolving, and each experience, whether it goes the way we hope or not, teaches us something valuable. So when we make a choice, even if it turns out to be ‘bad’ in hindsight, it’s still a reflection of our current understanding and values at the time. The important part is that we’re trying, and we’re gathering more insight with every step.

Good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgment.

– Rita Mae Brown –

We tend to look for external validation or seek the ‘right’ answers from experts, but often, we already have clues —whether these are our learned knowledge, lived experiences, or emotional responses— often hold more wisdom than we give it credit for. For example, when we’re faced with a decision and something feels off or too forced, that might be our inner wisdom signalling that it’s not in alignment with our core values. The act of tuning in to those internal signals and combining them with what we already know about ourselves gives us a deeper, richer form of decision-making.

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The secret is to take the pressure off ourselves — process is the goal, not flawless execution. Every step, every choice, helps us refine our understanding and, over time, strengthens our trust in our own judgment. It’s not about perfection—it’s about honouring our journey and knowing that our decisions are moving us forward, even if we aren’t able to see the full picture right away.