Trust Your Intuition: A Practical Guide to Listening and Acting on It
Learning to trust your intuition is about reconnecting with your natural guidance system. It’s a profound skill that complements rational decision-making and enhances your emotional intelligence.
While many think of intuition as mysterious, it’s grounded in how your intuition begins—by drawing on previous experiences, subtle cues, and the wisdom of your Spirit.
One of my earliest lessons in intuitive decision-making came as a child when I ignored a strong gut feeling that my usual route home wasn’t safe. Instead of listening to my inner voice, I rationalized it away, only to face a dangerous situation that could have been avoided.
From that moment, I vowed to listen to my Spirit and my inner senses. That vow has shaped my life’s work—helping others understand intuition is not “woo-woo” or mysterious. Instead, it’s a very real psychological process that taps into past experiences, subtle energetic cues, and your subconscious mind.
That moment taught me what I’ve repeatedly seen: intuition always guides us toward safety and alignment, even when we don’t understand it logically.
In this blog, I’ll show you how to tap into your intuitive decision-making process, helping you trust your inner signals, act confidently, and bring clarity to your everyday life.
What Does It Mean to Trust Your Intuition?
Trusting your intuition means embracing the natural guidance system that exists within you. It’s not a rare or mystical ability reserved for the spiritually gifted; it’s something we all have.
Intuition is your sixth sense, working alongside your five physical senses to provide a more complete picture of reality. It connects your Spirit to your everyday decisions, offering insights your rational mind may overlook.
From a young age, I understood that intuition isn’t just a vague hunch—it’s deeply tied to the energy and flow of life. My family treated intuition as second nature. We would play games like predicting the color of the next car at a stoplight or sensing what mood someone was in before they spoke. These small practices helped us tune into energy, patterns, and subtle signals around us.
Intuition bridges your subconscious mind and conscious reasoning. It’s how your Spirit communicates through feelings, sensations, and sudden flashes of awareness. For example:
- When you sense someone’s true intentions, even if their words say otherwise, that’s your intuition speaking.
- When you walk into a space and feel immediately comfortable or uneasy, your inner guidance alerts you to the energy present.
How Intuition Works
Intuition doesn’t operate in isolation—it’s deeply rooted in your past experiences and energetic awareness. Every day, your subconscious mind gathers millions of pieces of information—far more than your conscious mind can process at once. Your intuition distills these data points into clear, actionable signals, often manifesting as gut feelings or flashes of clarity.
To help explain this, I often share a quote from Albert Einstein: “The intuitive mind is a sacred gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant.” Einstein understood that intuition allows us to sense possibilities while the rational mind organizes them into action. When these two work in harmony, the result is a powerful and informed decision-making process.
Many people rely solely on their rational minds, dismissing the wisdom of their inner voice. They question their gut feelings, doubting the validity of their intuitive hits. This creates a disconnect between the conscious level of decision-making and the insights of the unconscious mind.
Trusting your intuition is reconnecting these parts of yourself, opening up to the full spectrum of guidance life offers.
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I am happier when I trust and use my intuition.
Developing Your Intuition
Cultivating Self-Awareness
Self-awareness is the foundation of intuitive mastery. To trust your intuition, you must first observe your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations without judgment.
This practice helps you tune into the subtle messages your Spirit sends and strengthens your ability to discern what your intuition tells you.
One of the most powerful tools for cultivating self-awareness is simply paying attention. Notice how your body feels in different situations:
- Do you feel a sense of ease or tension when someone enters the room?
- Does thinking about a particular decision make you feel heavy or light?
These physical signals are your body’s way of communicating intuitive guidance.
I often recommend journaling as a tool to deepen self-awareness. Write down moments when you have a strong intuitive hit or feeling. Reflect on how these guided your actions and what outcomes followed.
Over time, you’ll notice patterns emerge, helping you strengthen your confidence in your intuition.
Tuning Into Your Body
Your body responds to intuition in unmistakable ways. A sense of calm in your chest, a twinge in your stomach, or even a shiver down your spine—all of these are ways your body communicates what your Spirit knows.
I remember working with a woman who was torn between two career opportunities. One job seemed perfect on paper, but every time she thought about it, she felt a lump in her throat and heaviness in her chest.
Although less prestigious, the other option gave her a deep sense of peace and excitement. After tuning into these physical signals, she realized her Spirit guided her toward the second choice. She followed that path and later told me it was her best decision ever.
Here are practical ways to tune into your body’s intuitive messages:
- Start with breath awareness: Sit quietly and take a few deep breaths. Notice how your chest, stomach, and shoulders feel as you inhale and exhale.
- Do a body scan: Close your eyes and slowly bring awareness to each body part, from your head to your toes. Notice tension, ease, or warmth.
- Journal your responses: When deciding, write down how your body reacts to each option. Over time, patterns will emerge to help you trust your intuitive signals.
Your body is a finely tuned instrument for reading energy. The more you practice listening to its messages, the more precise your intuitive guidance will become.
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Trusting Your Inner Voice
Listening to Your Inner Voice
Your inner voice is your most straightforward and most personal connection to your intuition. The quiet truth arises from your Spirit, guiding you toward decisions and actions that align with your highest good.
In today’s fast-paced, logic-driven world, many of us have learned to ignore this guidance, prioritizing external validation over internal wisdom. My mission has always been to help people reconnect with their inner voice.
Listening to your inner voice takes practice and trust. It isn’t always loud or obvious. Sometimes, it’s a gentle nudge—a fleeting thought or a quiet sense of “yes” or “no.” To hear it, you must silence the noise of doubt and fear that the ego often creates.
One of the best ways to do this is through meditation. Even five minutes of focused breathing can help calm the ego’s chatter and open you to intuitive guidance.
Try this simple exercise to tune into your inner voice throughout your day:
- Pause and ask yourself low-stakes questions like:
- “Should I take this route home or another?”
- “Which book feels right to read next?”
- “Does this person or situation feel aligned with my energy?”
- Notice the immediate feelings or thoughts that arise, without overthinking.
- Over time, you’ll find that your inner voice grows louder and more straightforward.
The more you listen, the stronger your connection becomes.
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Overcoming Self-Doubt and Fear
Fear and self-doubt are the greatest obstacles to trusting your intuition. They originate from the ego, which thrives on control and certainty. Intuition, by contrast, often requires you to act without all the answers, making that leap of faith feel daunting.
I’ll never forget the night I ignored my gut feeling and took a route home that didn’t feel safe. My fear of being “irrational” overpowered my inner guidance, leading to a terrifying outcome. Since that moment, I’ve always made it my mantra to trust my Spirit’s signals, no matter how subtle they seem.
Here are practical ways to overcome self-doubt and reconnect with your inner voice:
- Recognize fear for what it is: Fear is often a defensive reaction from your ego. Acknowledge it, but don’t let it dictate your actions.
- Breathe through the doubt: Ten deep breaths can help calm your ego, allowing your intuition to surface.
- Practice self-compassion: It’s okay to make mistakes. The more you forgive yourself, the more quickly you’ll rebuild trust in your intuition.
- Write down your intuitive hits: Journaling your insights and their outcomes reinforces your trust in your inner guidance.
Remember: your Spirit speaks with love, not fear. When your inner voice comes from a place of calm certainty rather than anxiety, you can trust it to lead you in the right direction.
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Applying Intuition in Everyday Life
Practical Ways to Strengthen Your Intuition
Strengthening your intuition isn’t about waiting for life’s big moments—it’s about practicing in the small, everyday decisions. Whether deciding what to eat, which route to take home, or how to navigate a challenging conversation, your intuition is always available to guide you. The key is to create opportunities to engage it.
Here are some simple exercises to sharpen your intuitive senses daily:
- Play with first impressions: When meeting someone new, pause and notice how you feel in their presence. What’s your initial sense of their energy? Write it down and reflect later to see how accurate it was.
- Ask questions throughout the day: Before making minor decisions, like choosing a restaurant or activity, take a moment to notice what feels right.
- Observe your surroundings: Spend a few moments observing people or places in your environment. Ask yourself:
- What does the energy here feel like?
- What’s happening beyond the obvious?
These small practices build your intuitive muscle over time, making it a reliable guide in more significant decisions.
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Turning Intuition Into a Daily Habit
The more you rely on your intuition, the more natural it becomes. Incorporating intentional moments into your daily routine can help you stay connected to your inner guidance.
Here’s a simple daily routine to keep your intuition active:
- Morning Reflection: Start your day with quiet time. Breathe deeply and ask yourself, “What feels most important today?” Notice what arises.
- Carry a Journal: Write down moments when your intuition appears throughout the day. Did you have a hunch that turned out right? Did you feel drawn to someone or something meaningful?
- Evening Gratitude: Before bed, reflect on how your intuition guided you. Even if you didn’t follow it perfectly, appreciate its clarity. Gratitude strengthens your connection to this inner resource.
Paying Attention to Gut Feelings
Your gut feelings are some of the most immediate and reliable signals your Spirit sends. These physical responses arise from your body’s ability to read energy and process subtle information beyond your conscious awareness.
I once worked with a client who ignored her gut feeling about a business partner. Although he seemed perfect on paper, she felt uneasy whenever she interacted with him. Eventually, his actions confirmed her instincts—she wished she had trusted her initial feelings.
After that, she committed to honoring her intuition, mainly when it manifested as a gut response like tightness in her stomach or heaviness in her chest.
The next time you experience a gut feeling, pause and reflect:
- What is my body trying to tell me?
- Am I moving toward alignment or away from it?
Your gut often knows what your rational mind hasn’t figured out yet. Trust it to lead you toward better decisions.
Challenges and Myths About Intuition
Why People Ignore Their Intuition
One of the most significant challenges people face is learning to trust their intuition. In a world that prioritizes logic and rational thinking, intuition is often dismissed as unreliable or “just a feeling.” This conditioning leads many people to override their gut instincts, even when their subconscious mind sends clear signals.
People frequently say, “I had a gut feeling about this, but I ignored it.” When I ask why, the answer often comes down to fear:
- Fear of being wrong.
- Fear of judgment.
- Fear of not being able to explain their decision logically.
I understand these fears because I’ve been there myself. But intuition doesn’t always come with a step-by-step explanation. It often presents as a quiet, subtle knowing that requires trust. Ignoring your intuition can lead to unnecessary stress, regret, and missed opportunities.
Can You Really Trust Your Intuition?
The short answer is yes, but trusting intuition takes practice. Many people hesitate because they expect their intuition always to be perfect. Intuition isn’t about predicting the future with 100% accuracy—it’s about guiding you toward the path most aligned with your Spirit.
I often tell my students: “Your Spirit speaks with clarity, not confusion. If you’re doubting yourself, it’s likely your ego talking, not your intuition.” The more you practice listening to your intuitive hits and reflecting on their outcomes, the easier it becomes to trust them in the moment.
A common myth about intuition is that it’s unreliable. But intuition doesn’t contradict rational thought; it complements it. Consider intuition as the “why” behind your decisions and the rational mind as the “how.” Together, they create a balanced and empowered decision-making process.

Intuition is seeing with the soul.
Examples of Intuition in Action
The Power of First Impressions
Your intuition often speaks loudest in the first moments of meeting someone or encountering a situation. That initial gut feeling—whether it’s a sense of ease or unease—is your spirit recognizing the energetic truth before your rational mind has time to process or explain it.
I vividly remember a childhood game we played in my family, predicting the emotions or intentions of people based purely on their energy. It felt like harmless fun at the time, but it taught me to trust my first impressions.
Those instincts often turned out to be correct. Your first impression is rarely wrong; your intuition reads the situation before your logical mind can filter or rationalize it.
To develop this skill, I recommend practicing with the people you meet:
- How do you feel in their presence?
- Does your energy lift, or do you feel drained?
- What does your gut tell you about their authenticity?
Write these impressions down and revisit them later. Over time, you’ll notice just how accurate your intuitive hits can be.
Reading the Flow of Life
Life is constantly flowing, and intuition helps you stay in sync. When you trust your intuitive guidance, you can easily navigate opportunities and challenges, aligning your actions with what feels right in the moment.
One of my favorite memories is a family tradition where we would predict simple things—like which line at the grocery store would move fastest or which path would lead to the best picnic spot. While playful on the surface, these exercises sharpened our ability to sense the energy of a situation.
Here are ways to read the flow of life in your daily activities:
- Predict how a meeting or conversation will unfold based on the energy you feel entering the room.
- Sense which line or route feels easiest and test your hunch.
- Notice “coincidences” that arise when you follow your gut instincts—they often confirm that you’re in alignment.
Life is about observing how events naturally unfold and acting on those intuitive insights. The more you listen to your Spirit, the more life will feel like it’s working with you rather than against you.
Conclusion

Read life accurately
Intuition is not a mysterious gift—it’s your natural ability to navigate life with clarity, confidence, and alignment. By tuning into your inner voice, honoring your gut feelings, and paying attention to the subtle signals life offers, you can transform your decision-making process and create a life that flows easily and purposefully.
Over the years, I’ve witnessed countless people rediscover their intuitive gifts, and I’m here to tell you: your intuition is a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it becomes. Start small. Reflect on your experiences. Celebrate each moment when you honor your inner guidance. Whether it’s leading you to the right path, protecting you from harm, or helping you create better opportunities, intuition always works for your highest good.
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In Read Life Accurately, I teach you how to:
- Recognize what’s really happening in your life.
- Tune in to the people, places, and situations that align with your highest good.
- Read yourself, others, and your purpose.
- Let your spirit guide you to the right people, at the right time, in the right flow.
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With all my love,