INTUITION
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POWERFUL WAYS
To Tap Into
YOUR INTUITION
( That Work !)
BY VANESSA VAN EDWARDS
Sure , you can think about how to solve a problem . But what about “ knowing ” how to ? Your intuition is a muscle and is a skill you can learn for a lifetime .
Studies show that overthinking can seriously hurt our decision-making process . But does going with our instinct , or our intuition , lead to making any better decisions ?
In this article , you ’ ll find some fabulous ideas from author and artist , Amber Rae , on how you can use your intuition to make better business and life decisions . Consider checking out her book The Answers Are Within You : 108 Keys to Unlock Your Mind , Body & Soul !
WHAT IS INTUITION ?
Intuition is your inner voice and knowledge within , without the influence of outside sources . People who are said to be “ in tune ” with their intuition might mean they are good at minimizing distractions and knowing what they want in life .
Intuition can also be a critical skill in business , as former Apple co-founder Steve Jobs said in his self-titled biography , “ Intuition is a very powerful thing , more powerful than intellect , in my opinion . That ’ s had a big impact on my work .”
Contrary to what some may believe , intuition can be developed through practice and by using a few key principles .
HOW TO TRUST AND TAP INTO YOUR INTUITION
TUNE INTO YOURSELF
Every person has an internal compass . When faced with a choice , our intuition might urge us in a certain direction . However , we often ignore our internal compass to please others , or simply because we ’ re not used to tapping into our intuition .
Here ’ s an example : John is an office worker who goes to work every day , but he doesn ’ t get along with his boss and colleagues . He likes the salary and the nice benefits , but he ’ s wondering if he should find a new job .
The question arises : should he listen to his internal compass ?
To truly uncover the motivations behind these thoughts , it ’ s critical to tune in to yourself by giving yourself plenty of me-time .
CREATE SPACE FOR YOUR INTUITION . IF YOU ARE ALWAYS BUSY DOING , YOUR INTUITION CAN ’ T BE HEARD . CREATE MORE SPACE FOR PAUSES IN YOUR LIFE :
• Set a breathing timer on the hour .
• Listen to one song without doing anything else .
• While you brush your teeth , try calming your mind or counting to two minutes .
• Eat your next meal in complete silence without distractions .
• Go stargazing or cloud-watching .
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