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How to Improve Your Intuition and Make Better Decisions
Trusting your gut isn’t woo-woo—it’s a science-backed skill that you can develop. Here’s how.
Have you ever had the experience of knowing a situation just doesn’t feel right? You know: that nagging feeling that something is off?
My gut instinct began whispering to me early on in my previous career. At the time, I rationalized that the extreme pressure I felt was a side effect of my own inadequacy, not the result of a toxic office culture. “If I just work harder and stick it out, it’ll get better,” I told myself.
But as the months went on, I developed a deep knowing that it wasn’t the right path for me until I couldn’t ignore my intuition any longer. A sense of nagging dread followed me everywhere. No surprises here: Leaving that job to start my business was absolutely the best choice. I knew my gut could be trusted to guide me.
Research shows that using intuition helps us make better decisions and gives us more confidence in them. This might surprise people who dismiss intuition as a woo-woo, spiritual concept. In reality, it’s a powerful, scientifically backed skill. Learning to trust your gut can be a competitive advantage in both business and life.
