What is the value of intuitive guidance in decision making?

Look, I’ve been writing about this stuff for years and let me tell you… your intuition? It’s not some woo-woo nonsense. It’s real. And it matters more than you think.

Especially when you’re sitting there at 2am, staring at the ceiling, trying to figure out what the hell to do next.

## **Here’s the thing about decisions**

We like to think we’re logical creatures. That we make choices based on facts and spreadsheets and pro/con lists. But honestly? Most of the time we’re just… feeling our way through. And that’s actually okay.

Your gut knows things your brain hasn’t caught up to yet.

I remember this one time – actually, you know what? Let me tell you about Sarah first. She came to see someone just like Antoinetta. Stressed out of her mind about whether to take this new job. Had all the facts laid out. Better salary, shorter commute, good benefits. On paper? No brainer.

But something felt… off.

## **Why your body knows before your brain does**

See, your intuition isn’t just some mystical force floating around. It’s your body picking up on a thousand tiny signals that your conscious mind misses. The way someone’s tone shifts when they talk about company culture. That slight hesitation when they mention work-life balance.

Your gut processes all of this. Instantly.

And here’s what most people don’t realize:

– **Your intuition gets stronger the more you use it**
– **It’s literally designed to keep you safe** (evolution, baby)
– **Fighting it usually makes things worse**
– **It works best when you’re calm and centered**

That last one? That’s where someone like a counselor comes in. Because when you’re drowning in anxiety or grief or just… life… it’s hard to hear what your intuition is trying to tell you.

## **The real value? It cuts through the BS**

I’ve watched so many people tie themselves in knots trying to logic their way through emotional decisions. Relationships. Career moves. Whether to have that difficult conversation with their mom.

But intuition? It just… knows.

Not in a fortune-teller way. More like… remember when you were a kid and you could just FEEL when something was right or wrong? Before all the shoulds and supposed-tos got in the way?

That’s still in there. Under all the noise.

## **So how do you actually USE it?**

First – and I know this sounds simple but stick with me – you gotta get quiet. Not meditation-retreat-in-the-mountains quiet (though hey, if that’s your thing). Just… quiet enough to hear yourself think.

Or better yet, to stop thinking so damn much.

Try this:
– **Pay attention to your body** – tight chest? churning stomach? that’s data
– **Notice your first reaction** – before your brain starts arguing
– **Give yourself permission to feel** – even if it doesn’t “make sense”
– **Trust the process** – easier said than done, I know

Sometimes you need someone to help you sort through all the static. Someone who gets it. Who can help you separate your actual intuition from your fears or old patterns or whatever your mother-in-law said last week.

## **The bottom line?**

Your intuition isn’t some luxury add-on to decision making. It’s essential. It’s the difference between a life that looks good on paper and one that actually FEELS good to live.

And yeah, sometimes following it is scary as hell. Sometimes it means choosing the “wrong” thing according to everyone else. But here’s what I’ve learned after all these years…

The only wrong choice is ignoring that voice inside you. The one that knows. Even when it whispers. Even when it doesn’t make sense.

Especially then.

Because at the end of the day? You’re the one who has to live with your decisions. Not your boss, not your partner, not your well-meaning friends.

Just you.

So maybe… just maybe… it’s time to start trusting yourself again.

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*Sometimes we all need a little help hearing that inner voice clearly. If you’re in Brisbane and feeling stuck, lost, or just need someone to help you tune back into your own wisdom… well, you know where to find support.*