1. It’s Beyond Reason
1.1. Your intuition is like a life-long store of your instincts, senses, and experiences.
1.2. It isn’t about logic, it isn’t about reason, it’s about your feelings.
1.3. It’s the ability to sense something coming before it does, even if you have no way to explain it.
1.4. Intuition speaks to us in different ways. Some people hear it, some people see it, others just feel it deeply.
1.5. A lot of us dismiss our intuition because we fall into the trap of believing it’s fear.
1.6. It's important that you learn to determine the difference between fear and your gut speaking to you.
1.7. The overwhelming feeling you get and write off as just a feeling is your inner guidance system
1.8. Negative emotions and fear often express themselves in physical ways.
1.9. Following your gut leaves you feeling relieved, while fear chases opportunity away.
2. Tuning In
2.1. This requires you to slow down. You have to listen, and sometimes the only way to do that is through solitude.
2.2. Mindfulness
2.2.1. It’s simply being focused on the moment you’re in.
2.2.2. It’s an excellent technique for weeding out the distractions and purging your brain of all the environmental noise.
2.3. Intuition
2.3.1. Research suggests that intuition is far more than a feeling, it’s a physical presence within your gut.
2.3.2. Some people believe that the reason we get physically sick is that we’re acting against our intuition.
2.3.3. Your intuition is your coach.
2.4. Dream Well
2.4.1. Dreams can provide you with information you can’t access during your waking hours.
2.4.2. Think about your issues and the possible solutions as you’re falling asleep. Let your brain and dreams take care of the rest.
2.5. Enjoy It
2.5.1. Your logic and reason are helpful in a wide variety of situations, but sometimes you have to allow your intuition to override.
3. Hearing It
3.1. When facing a tough situation, listen to your intuition, take a step back and make time for yourself.
3.2. After making the decision, you'll find a sense of peace, quiet, calm understanding. There’s clarity.
3.3. Your intuition was speaking to you and you honored it.
3.4. When your body is breaking down, your soul is screaming, don't ignore your intuition.
3.5. When you make the right call the weight that lifts from your shoulders is enormous.
4. How To Listen And Honor Your Intuition
4.1. Space
4.1.1. Breathing space is everything, whether it’s a walk in the park, meditating, or hiking.
4.1.2. Do something you love, something that calms you down
4.1.3. It’s all about providing your mind with the space to wander in order to hear your intuitive voice.
4.2. Honesty
4.2.1. The choice to ignore your intuition will steal your chance at happiness.
4.2.2. When something doesn’t feel right, you should be moving in the opposite direction
4.2.3. You have to be honest with yourself about unsettled feelings and what that means for you.
4.3. Journal
4.3.1. Your journal is a safe space. It’s a spot to allow you to let your emotions out and vent.
4.3.2. Allow yourself the space to explore your feelings, look at the big picture, and reflect on your situation.
4.3.3. It’s a great way to work through blocks and allow your intuition to lead the way.
4.4. Your Senses
4.4.1. You can improve your intuition by honing your five senses.
4.4.2. Spend time daily trying to notice everything you possibly can with those five senses.
4.5. Test It
4.5.1. When you get a hunch, make a note of it somewhere and see how often you get it right.
4.6. Consult It
4.6.1. Stress often comes when we refuse to listen to our intuition. Consult your body and think about where you are in life.
4.6.2. Start paying attention to what your body is telling you. It’s your intuition giving you hints.
4.7. Nature
4.7.1. Sometimes, the quiet of nature is exactly what you need to tap into your intuition.
4.8. Learn Lessons
4.8.1. Think of a negative experience you’ve been through in the past. Did your intuition urge you to avoid the situation then?
4.8.2. Think about it in detail. Get in touch with the intuition that was warning you, You'll trust more in the future.
4.9. Don’t Think It, Feel It
4.9.1. If you’re thinking it’s likely fear, if you’re feeling, then it’s likely intuition.
4.10. Aligning Values
4.10.1. Your intuition will never allow you to stray from your values
4.10.2. Before you act, ask yourself if you’re acting in a way that aligns with your values.
4.11. Release Resistance
4.11.1. If you feel your intuition speaking to you, if you feel its guiding hand, don’t brush it off. Don’t dismiss it by calling yourself crazy.
4.11.2. Your intuition and cognitive mind will often lock themselves in a battle to override each other.
4.11.3. There is a time and place for applying logic and reason, but don’t disregard the importance of your intuition.