Intuition… or Left Brain Logic…

What muscles do you use to make important decisions?

Do you base your choices on logic…researching statistics, on what others tell you or by writing down the pros and cons on a piece of paper? Then after weighing all the possibilities, you finalize your decision and hope for success.

Then once the decision is made, does fear sneak in when you realize that making decisions leads to new beginnings that can take you out of your comfort zone?

What about Intuition…that feeling in your gut that hangs on until you notice it?

Scientists now agree that intuition is the best way to go.
“New studies show intuition isn’t just a feeling, but the result of our brains subconsciously piecing together information and experiences,” says Lynn A Robinson, M.Ed., author of Divine Intuition.



Let’s think about the steps to recognizing intuition and understanding the process for decision making:

1. Trust your first impression! Many people believe this to be outdated, but it turns out to be remarkably accurate. You do not get a second chance to make a first impression.

2. Listen to your body! Your heart and brain gets excited to your very core when you have a positive feeling about something. However when the palms sweat, the heartbeat flutters and the stomach does flip flops, we have gone against our gut instincts.

3. Brainstorm! A simple exercise is to write down the pros and cons – whatever comes to mind. Doing this simple process releases the messages from your subconscious… and is very effective.

4. Sleep on it! Think about the question or decision before going to sleep. An old concept, yet very effective, this “programs” your subconscious and will harness dream power into your decision results.

5. Rely on your instinct! Trust your inner voice to lead you to success.

6. Envision success! Daydream about your question. Take time to let your mind have the freedom to roam…ideas and resolutions will come to you. Don’t be afraid of achieving your success and the new beginnings you will experience.

Anthony Robbins says in his book, Giant Steps – Small Changes to Make a Big Difference,
“The more decisions you make, the better you’ll become at making them. Muscles get stronger with use, and so it is with your decision-making muscles.”

So today, make two decisions you have been avoiding: one easy decision and one that’s more challenging to accomplish. Immediately take the first step towards achieving each of them, and follow-through with the next step tomorrow. By taking one step at a time, you will be building the "muscle" that can change your life.

Let your Intuition guide you to easier decisions!

Linda Kay Holden
New Beginnings community