It's easy to give good advice to someone else.

We tell them to be patient.

We tell them not to overreact.

We tell them to set boundaries.

We tell them that one mistake doesn't define them.

Then our own situation changes—and suddenly we find reasons why the rules should be different.

Use the Same Sentence When It Is Yours explores the value of applying the wisdom we readily offer other people to our own lives.

If you would tell a friend to slow down before making an emotional decision, give yourself the same advice.

If you would tell someone else that they deserve better treatment, don't accept less for yourself.

If you would encourage someone to forgive a mistake and learn from it, don't demand perfection from yourself.

Consistency isn't about treating every situation id ...