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Rannu G. • February 20, 2025

Intuition: Why You Ignore It & How to Strengthen Your Inner Compass

Your intuition is always guiding you—here’s why you second-guess it and how to start trusting your inner wisdom today.

Have you ever had a gut feeling about something—only to ignore it and later regret it? That inner nudge, whisper, or sudden knowing is your intuition, your Inner Compass guiding you toward alignment. Yet, many of us struggle to trust it.


In a world filled with noise, logic, and external expectations, we often disconnect from our intuitive wisdom. But what if learning to listen to your intuition could unlock greater clarity, confidence, and direction in your life?


What Is Intuition?

Intuition is often described as a deep inner knowing that goes beyond logical reasoning. According toPsychology Today, intuition is "an unconscious process that allows us to make decisions quickly without analytic reasoning." It’s that feeling that something is right (or wrong), even if you can’t explain why.

The challenge? We’ve been conditioned to dismiss intuition in favor of logic and reason. In fact, studies shared byVerywell Mind suggest that while intuition can be powerful, we often second-guess it.


Signs You’re Ignoring Your Intuition

Do any of these sound familiar?

  • You hesitate to make decisions, constantly seeking external validation.
  • You get a strong gut feeling but talk yourself out of it.
  • You feel drained or uneasy around certain people but ignore those instincts.
  • You regret not following your first instinct in past situations.


The good news? Intuition is a skill you can strengthen. By reconnecting with your Inner Compass, you can make clearer, more aligned choices with ease.


How to Start Strengthening Your Intuition

Here are three simple ways to reconnect with your inner wisdom:

  1. Tune Into Your Body: Your intuition often speaks through bodily sensations. Do a quick check-in: Does a situation make you feel light and expansive? Or heavy and constricted?
  2. Practice Quick Decision-Making: Overanalyzing drowns out intuition. Start small—order food, pick an outfit, or choose a playlist by following your first instinct.
  3. Journaling & Reflection: Write about moments when your intuition was right. This builds trust in your inner voice.


💡 Want a simple tool to tap into your Inner Compass? Download my FREE Inner Compass One-Pager to try an easy Yes/No Sensation Test & grounding exercise!


🔗 Get it here: Inner Compass Guide


Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll dive deeper into daily practices to sharpen your intuition and make it a powerful guiding force in your life!

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