How To Strengthen Intuition
Written by: Breanne Burke, Executive Contributor
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Strengthening your intuition has a direct impact on building your confidence, as the key to confidence is self-trust. The more you trust yourself to make decisions, to be resourceful, to get back up after you fall down, the less you will look to others to fill this void.
In this article I highlight examples of how people do not trust themselves, resulting in a disconnected relationship to their intuition. Then I provide three simple steps that you can use everyday to help you strengthen your self-trust. Let’s dive in. Firstly, be honest with yourself:
Do you love looking for feedback?
Do you love seeking external validation before making a decision?
Do you catch yourself asking your friends, family and partner for their thoughts and opinions on everything?
When you notice yourself looking to other people for feedback, I’m suggesting that instead you turn to your intuition. You might notice when you start to implement this strategy that people will have a lot of opinions. Opinions about how you make money, the probability of your success, and what is or isn’t realistic to them. Remember, that this is merely a projection of their own inner world. Although their intentions may be good, that doesn’t mean they always serve you. This requires you to implement boundaries. Which is not always easy. Want to know how to do this? Keep reading.
Step 1. Tune in to tune out
Ask yourself: what is your gut telling you?
Step 2. Communicate your needs
Moving forward, be very clear with your intentions when communicating to your people.
“I am just looking to vent”
“I am sharing my ideas with you. However, I am not looking for feedback” And just know if you desire it, you are meant for it. Trust your gut.
Step 3. Intuition vs. Anxiety technique
When making a decision, ask yourself: will this feel easier or lighter if I do not do this?
If it feels easier, that is most likely your anxiety talking. As we live in an over-stimulated world, anxiety has become an ever-present force in most of our lives. It works hand in hand with our subconscious mind, who’s only job is to keep us safe. Therefore our subconscious mind will team up with our anxiety to take the path of least resistance and keep us in our comfort zone.
If it feels lighter, that is your intuition saying this feels out of alignment. The more you lean into your intuitive nudges the more you will strengthen your self-trust.
If you are looking for further support on your self-development journey here is my FREE ‘Your Internal Glow Up Guide’ 5-module self-paced course.
Also, my podcast ‘The Goal Digger Guide’ has all the goods for building confidence from the inside and out!
Breanne Burke, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Breanne is a mindset and confidence coach. Her mission is to help women heal their internal struggles through self-development and self-love. She is a certified Yoga Teacher for both adults & children. Her empathic ability led her to care for others and provide them with the light to see their untapped potential. This is the foundation of her podcast 'The Goal Digger Guide' focusing on mindset, happiness and confidence. She is also certified in NLP, EFT, Hypnosis and Life & Success Coaching to further equip her in supporting her clients to receive their ultimate transformation in becoming the most confident version of themselves.
