Make judgments based on what's going on around you using your common sense. For example, if you need to cross the street, wait until no automobiles are passing by to ensure your safety. Keep an eye on people's expressions and body language when you're around them to observe how they're reacting to you. Use your judgment based on this information to determine how best to act.
Your common sense is also important when making decisions about your health. For example, if you feel pain when you lift something heavy, then it makes sense not to try to lift something even heavier than what you already have. When choosing what foods to eat, consider the effects of these choices on your health with help from your common sense. For example, if you tend to get sick a lot, then it might not be a good idea to eat a lot of sugar; instead, focus on eating more fruits and vegetables that are high in fiber.
Your common sense is also needed when dealing with problems at school or work. For example, if someone keeps forgetting their keys, it's normal to keep a note-board by the door to remind them of this fact. If it still happens often, then it may be time to find another way to remember which key goes with which lock.
Finally, your common sense is important in matters of faith and morals.
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First and foremost, recognize that this is your life, not someone else's. The first step toward making sense of your life is to recognize that it is your life to live, not someone else's. We frequently encounter difficulties in life when we attempt to live our lives as if they were for the benefit of others. For example, if you care about your family, don't try to protect them from all harm by shielding them from difficult facts or experiences. Let them learn from their mistakes just like everyone else. Were they born special? No, they aren't. Were they given advantages over other people? You are unique and beautiful, and you deserve to feel good about yourself and to have opportunities presented to you. If you don't feel good about yourself or have opportunities withheld from you, then there is something wrong with you.
Your sense of life will be influenced by many factors, such as your environment, your personal history, and what you believe in and love. All around us, we see evidence that life exists: trees grow tall in the forest; elephants are powerful animals; stars shine in the sky. These things all show that life is sustainable and reliable. In addition, we can understand how life works through science. Scientists study plants and animals to learn more about themselves and their world. They also use this knowledge to help people who suffer from disease, injury, or disability.
We don't inherit common sense; we acquire it over time. It is common sense to look before crossing the street, to bring the washing in from the line outside when it is pouring, to not leave a candle alight while leaving the house, and to accomplish the most critical and urgent duties first, but it is not common to everyone. Some people will go ahead with what they are doing regardless of the consequences; others will stop to think about everything that could happen as a result of their actions.
Common sense is also defined as the ability to understand what was done or said, without needing explanations or instructions. This means that if someone tells you that something is impossible, you know that it is not possible to do it. If someone claims that something cannot be done, then there is no point in arguing with them because they have found an excuse not to do it.
People usually have common sense, but sometimes they may forget important things that we would expect them to remember always. For example, if you tell someone not to walk down a busy road alone at night, they should understand why this is important and should do it anyway. Or if you ask someone not to jump off a cliff, they should understand why this is dangerous and shouldn't do it anyway. Common sense helps us to avoid problems before they occur, so we can take action to resolve them instead of being caught by surprise when they do.
Some people seem to have more common sense than others.