A very deep topic, and today we are going to discover, step by step: what judgment is, how we judge, and how to manage it.
What is a value judgment?
A value judgment is the opinion that a person has about whether something is right or wrong. These judgments are based on the personal values held by the one who issues them and generally reflect the values shared with their group of belonging.
Personal values provide us with a set of internal references that guide us in what we consider correct, beneficial, and desirable. They help us discern between what is constructive and what is destructive, and they form the basis of our ideological, social, and religious beliefs.
Additionally, they influence our perception of what is beautiful and valuable.
Have you noticed how many times you judge someone throughout the day? Can you recognize something about yourself in those judgments?
It's important to pause and think about how our judgments influence our daily decisions. Often, these judgments can be a reflection of our insecurities or limiting beliefs.
Today, I invite you to engage in a simple yet effective exercise to develop your self-awareness:
1. First, identify a judgment that you frequently repeat.
It could be a phrase you tell yourself, like "I'm not good enough for this" or "I'll never succeed."
2. Next, question the origin of that judgment.
Ask yourself: Where does this idea come from? Is it truly your own, or have you adopted it from someone else, like a friend or family member?
3. Now, change your perspective 🌟
Recognize a limiting belief that is holding you back and reframe it into a possibility:
- Instead of saying: "I'm not good enough"
➡️ Affirm: "I am learning and improving every day."
- Instead of thinking: "I don't deserve to be happy"
➡️ Affirm: "I have the right to be happy, and I will work towards it."
- Instead of feeling: "I don't have skills"
➡️ Affirm: "I am developing new skills every day."
4. Practice gratitude 🙏
Take a moment to write a brief note of thanks, either mentally or on paper. For example:"I am grateful for my home, which provides me with safety and comfort."
5. Reflect on the impact 💭
Observe how these new affirmations and the practice of gratitude affect your mood and daily perspective. Do you feel more motivated and positive?
6. Integrate into your daily routine 📅
Make this exercise a regular practice. Spend a few minutes each day reviewing your judgments and formulating positive affirmations. Consider keeping a gratitude journal where you write down at least three things you are grateful for each day.
7. Share your experience
Talk to friends or family about your discoveries.
Share your affirmations and gratitudes with friends or family. Sharing can inspire others to do the same. Creating a support circle can reinforce your commitment to personal growth and help keep you motivated.
8. Finally, evaluate the impact of this new way of thinking on your daily life
Observe how you feel when adopting this new perspective. Do you feel more motivated? Do you have more self-confidence?
This exercise will not only help you better understand your own judgments but also allow you to see how they can affect your interactions and decisions.

How to pay attention to the present moment without judging?
Not judging
This involves setting aside the tendency to categorize our experiences as good or bad. Instead of automatically reacting to the labels we've placed, we should focus on the experience itself, just as it is.
Patience
This aspect teaches us to respect the natural course of events and our internal emotions. It’s not about rushing or forcing situations.
Beginner's mind
Maintaining a beginner's mind means freeing ourselves from expectations based on past experiences. It is essential to recognize that our thoughts and beliefs about what we already know often prevent us from seeing things as they are.
Trust
This point refers to the responsibility of being ourselves and learning to listen to our inner selves. This trust allows us to act more authentically and in alignment with our values.
Not striving
Letting go of the effort to achieve results is key. With regular practice of mindfulness, directed toward our own goals, the results will come naturally.
Acceptance
Accepting what arises in the present moment is essential. It doesn’t mean we have to like everything or adopt a passive stance towards life. Rather, it’s about reaching the willingness to see things as they are, with an open mind and without judgments.
Do not cling to the past or be afraid; make space for the new.
If you remain tied to the past, you might miss out on valuable opportunities that are yet to come.
By letting go of what no longer serves you, you open the door to more meaningful and enriching connections.
It's difficult, isn't it?
It's true, but I don't know anyone who has achieved what they truly desire without first understanding their own being, without challenges, without losing something, without pain, and without learning. It's not a struggle against yourself; don't treat it that way. It's a journey towards self-love.
When you start, you don't think about time, obstacles, or your weaknesses; you simply DO IT. Without haste, without wishing for immediate results. You must be confident that you will succeed.
How many times have you thought:
"If I hadn't allowed my past experiences to influence my decisions at that moment, in that situation, I could have resolved things in a more positive way for myself and for others"?
I could have avoided fear or doubts and lived that situation without filters, without hiding anything.
Remember, fear and doubts do not bring you anything good. You have everything you need; if something is missing or life takes it away from you, then it was not meant for you. If it truly belongs to you, with time or without it, you will have it.
So, why have fear or doubts? Just do it with patience, enthusiasm, and your own identity. Trust yourself, with the certainty that you can achieve it.
It is inevitable to judge, but we have the power to decide what to do with those judgments. What we experience daily reflects different aspects of our perceptions. Every opinion we express arises from an interpretation closely tied to our personal history.
Remember again: the past is the past; it will not return, and you must not allow it to influence your present and future.
Open the doors of your mind and realize that only you can decide: to let things flow as they did before because you have experience, or to use your experience and new learnings with an open awareness to seize, reach, and achieve your goals.
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