Trust Your Gut: 5 Simple Steps to Harness Your Intuition

Ladies and Gentlemen, let's talk about intuition. We all have it, but not all of us use it. It's like that gym membership you purchased on New Year's Day – full of potential, yet woefully underused. But why is that? Why don't we listen to that feeling in our gut that often seems to know better?

We're creatures of logic, trained to trust data, statistics, and evidence. The tangible and quantifiable tend to rule our decision-making process. Intuition, on the other hand, is less like a reliable spreadsheet and more like an impulsive friend – one who doesn't always justify their reasoning but somehow ends up being right. As Albert Einstein famously said, "The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant."

So, how can we learn to trust this internal oracle more? Here are a few ways.

1. The Mindfulness Magic

Mindfulness – the new kale of mental health – is more than just a trendy buzzword. It's about being fully present in the moment and listening to your feelings, a gateway to your intuitive self. Whether you're taking up meditation, practicing yoga, or simply sitting quietly with a cup of tea, fostering mindfulness will help you tune in to your intuition.

2. Feel, Don't Conceal

Trust your gut. Pay attention to those butterflies in your stomach or that sense of unease. Often, our body reacts to situations before our logical mind catches up. In the wise words of Oprah Winfrey, "Follow your instincts. That's where true wisdom manifests itself."

3. The Intuition Journal

An underrated superhero tool, a journal can do wonders to validate your intuition. Write down your hunches and revisit them later. You might surprise yourself with the accuracy of your predictions or gain insights into situations you wouldn't otherwise notice.

4. Start Small, Dream Big

Trusting intuition doesn't mean making all decisions on a whim. Start with small choices. Pick the restaurant you feel like going to, choose the book that's calling you from the shelf, follow your impulse on which route to take to work. As your trust grows, allow your intuition to guide you in more significant decisions.

5. Self-esteem: Your Inner Cheerleader

Let's face it; it's hard to trust your intuition when you don't trust yourself. Believe in your capability to make good decisions. As Dr. Seuss poetically put it, "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose."

In conclusion, we often suppress our intuition because it's a little scary. It's the equivalent of going off-road in a world where most people stick to the paved highways. But remember, the road less traveled can make all the difference. So go on, listen to your inner voice. Who knows, it might just lead you to some pretty amazing places. After all, as Steve Jobs reminded us, "Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become."

You've got this!

Lauren

Elevate your professional and personal life with the transformative power of neuroscience during my next interactive masterclass on goal-setting. Join me to strategize your success and make your ambitions a reality. Click to sign up

"Lauren's prioritization tactics helped narrow my focus to the goals I wanted to work on first, to help avoid feeling overwhelmed and getting stuck." ~ Knar B.

"I appreciated this timely webinar...nicely structured and emotionally compelling" ~ Jim D.