I heavily rely on religious teachings as a guiding force in my life. Everyone should be connected with God through religion, belief, philosophy, or something else. Without such guidance, relying solely on oneself can lead to restlessness and frequent doubt.
In addition to religion, I rely on common sense and the whispers of my heart. However, for the direction from my mind and heart to be correct and provide solutions, I must nurture and give them good nutrition, for example, by praying, reading, reflecting, developing empathy, etc.