The EBW Wisdom Tools Series is a collection of evidence-based strategies developed by pioneers in the wisdom research community. Short-term strategies have been shown to help individuals access wisdom they already have. Long-term strategies detail practices that have been shown to develop wisdom when employed regularly over a longer time period. Some judgement is required as to apply which strategy. Do let us know how you get on.

Tool No.1 – Self-Distancing

People are much wiser about other people’s problems than their own, due to personal biases. This wisdom can be accessed by ‘self-distancing.’

Tool No.2 – Meditation

People are much wiser about other people’s problems than their own, due to personal biases. This wisdom can be accessed by ‘self-distancing.’

Tool No.3 – The Foreign Language Effect

Learn how considering your problems as if they were someone else’s problems can support wiser decisions.