Is It A Gut Instinct - Or, Are You Just Really Anxious?

When we say “trust your gut” or “trust your instinct”, we are referring to the ability to:

“... the sudden flash of insight from deep within can inspire plenty of faith… trusting these feelings of intuition, often as a way to stay true to yourself… following your instinct can certainly direct you toward the best path for you. And yet, you might wonder whether you should put so much trust in a feeling, an instinct you can’t explain.Wouldn’t sticking to logic and reason help you make better decisions?Not always. Science suggests intuition can be a valuable tool in some circumstances.”

“Gut Feelings Are Real, But Should You Really ‘Trust Your Gut’?”

Crystal Raypole/Heathline

Signs of a gut feeling

• a flash of clarity
• tension or tightness in your body
• goosebumps or prickling
• stomach “butterflies” or nausea
• a sinking sensation in the pit of your stomach
• sweaty palms or feet
• thoughts that keep returning to a specific person or situation
• feelings of peace, safety, or happiness (after making a decision)

 

There can be times when we question whether we’re getting a gut instinct or feeling deeply  anxious or paranoid. 

Here’s a terrific article to read:

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