Judge Not

We seldom put much thought into the reasoning behind why we should not pass judgment on others. We all pass judgment, and most of the time, we are not aware. However, there are other reasons to refrain from passing judgment on other people, many of which are beneficial to ourselves as well. Let’s be honest: Would any of us wish to be aware that other people are evaluating us? 

10 STRONG REASONS WHY NOT TO JUDGE

1. Clear Your Facts First

Whatever the motivations behind your judgment of someone, it’s possible that they were formed on the basis of insufficient information. There is probably much more going on than you realize, and you don’t know the whole story. So, since it’s challenging to get all the information, it might be best to refrain from passing judgment. Holding off until you have all the facts is much more responsible; in fact, it’s one of the finest excuses not to condemn someone.

2. Nobody’s Perfect

One of the primary justifications for refraining from passing judgment on other people is the realisation that none of us is flawless, so why should we assume that anyone else is? Before passing judgment on the actions of another person, you should ask yourself whether those actions are truly so awful. You should also consider whether or not they have motivation for the actions that they have taken.

3. Patience Is The Key

Increasing one’s level of tolerance might be a beneficial trait to cultivate. It’s possible that you disagree with something that another person has done, but even if you do, why not try to let it go as long as it’s not anything truly terrible? Recognize that you are not alone in making mistakes, and do your best to put this behind you.

4. Happy People Don’t Judge!

Happy individuals don’t pass judgment. They do, ok…Maybe a little less than the bulk of the people. In general, we are less able to love ourselves the more we judge others. Indeed, there are countless reasons why we make judgments. Perhaps our friends or co-workers did something wrong, or perhaps it’s just random strangers passing us on the street. Maybe we thought the jeans was too tight or too baggy which made them look silly. Therefore, the first step towards ceasing to judge others is to comprehend its origin, which ultimately stems from our unhappiness. The next time you are joyful, pay attention to how little you care about what other people think, do, or say. You only experience your own happiness.

5. You Draw People Who Are Negative In Nature

Let’s face it, it feels much nicer to assess someone with a friend there. There appears to be solid evidence for making judgments. What does this actually mean, though? Most of the time, it simply means that two people are choosing a common victim to disparage in order to boost each other’s self-esteem. Additionally, there are more effective ways to strengthen your friendship with the other person than using your shared pastime. You shouldn’t want to exhibit this kind of behaviour. Stop making assumptions about other people. Additionally, you want to be surrounded by upbeat, driven individuals who don’t have the time or desire to pass judgment on others. No matter how positive or negative your friends are, you eventually start to resemble them. Avoid choosing the latter.

6. Beware Of Outer Appearances

It is important to remember that things might not be as they seem while passing judgment on people. Even though we may believe that we understand all that is happening, the truth often differs greatly. Recognize that there may be many things going on that you are unaware of and that you cannot know everything that is taking place.

7. No Two People Are Similar

Everyone is unique, so just because you disagree with something doesn’t mean that no one else should. Consider a tattoo as an example. You may not like them, but you are not in a position to criticize their appearance. Others have the right to treat their bodies however they like. We must cease evaluating other people according to our own tastes.

8. Reframe

Consider the possibility that when someone does something you don’t like, they are merely coming up with a different solution than you would. Or perhaps they follow a different schedule than you. You might find it easier to accept their behaviour if you do this. People travel diverse paths in search of pleasure and satisfaction, according to the Dalai Lama. It doesn’t necessarily mean they’ve lost their way just because they’re not on your road.

9. Look At Your Own Conduct

There are times when we may judge another person for something that we do ourselves or that we have done in the past. For instance, the next time you feel yourself becoming frustrated with another driver and yelling at them, ask yourself, “Have I ever driven poorly?” Naturally, each and every one of us has.

10. Speaks More About You

The best reason to abstain from passing judgment on others is that doing so may reveal more about you than it does about the target of your criticism. Do you truly want others to perceive you as judgmental? If a friend says you do have a tendency to criticize people, it’s time to start being more tolerant.

There are numerous motivations why you should not criticize anyone. Accordingly, start to evaluate your actions if you catch yourself doing so. It is not practical to have that mindset. It goes without saying that we must evaluate others, but we must do so, fairly. Do you believe that others judge you based on how you look or the music you enjoy? Tell me what you’re doing to stop criticising other people.

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