Understanding Intuition
Intuition is your inner knowing - the ability to understand something immediately without conscious reasoning. Everyone has intuition, but like any skill, it can be developed and strengthened with practice.
Signs of Intuition
- Gut feelings about people or situations
- Knowing who's calling before you answer
- Dreams that come true
- Sensing when something is wrong with a loved one
- Making decisions that turn out right despite logic
Developing Your Intuition
Quiet Your Mind
Intuition speaks in whispers. Regular meditation helps you hear its voice above the mental chatter.
Pay Attention to Your Body
Intuition often manifests physically - butterflies, tightness, warmth, or chills. Notice how your body responds to different situations.
Trust Your First Impression
Your first thought or feeling about something is often your intuition. Before your logical mind kicks in, what did you sense?
Keep an Intuition Journal
Record your hunches and see how often they're accurate. This builds confidence in your intuitive hits.
Practice with Small Things
Guess who's texting before you look. Sense which elevator will come first. These low-stakes practices build intuitive muscle.
Blocks to Intuition
- Too much mental noise
- Self-doubt
- Fear of being wrong
- Ignoring subtle signals
- Over-reliance on logic