How do you know who the right person is to help you make choices?

Here are signs of bad advice that might signal you to get a second opinion.

), mentors, or doctors.

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The tricky part is knowing whom to trust for advice with a given set of circumstances.

5 signs of bad advice that may signal you to get another opinion

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They have a history of poor decision-making themselves

Is this someone whose life choices you respect?

Two people’s legs touch under a table as they work on their laptops.

Do you admire the way they have navigated their similar situation?

If not, then ask yourself why you think they would be an appropriate candidate for advising you.

In this case, consider another source.

Books on grief are seen floating against a backdrop of clouds.

Ultimately, you will be the one responsible for the choices you make.

but after sitting with it, your gut says, No!

It will only be another round of the same old, same old, listen to your gut.

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I always encourage practicing self-compassion in these moments, even if the decisions we make arent perfect.

So often, we learn about ourselves when we do something we wish we did different.

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Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, and Leslie Bibb in The White Lotus, symbolizing toxic friendships.

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