{"id":3782,"date":"2023-05-05T15:24:11","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T15:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.mindletic.com\/?p=3782"},"modified":"2023-05-10T15:31:03","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T15:31:03","slug":"blog-trust-gut-feeling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/lt\/blog-trust-gut-feeling\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I go with my gut feeling?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3782\" class=\"elementor elementor-3782\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5833f21 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"5833f21\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column 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Mindletic blog\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-figures-284x300.png 284w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-figures-970x1024.png 970w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-figures-768x811.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-figures-1454x1536.png 1454w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-figures-1939x2048.png 1939w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-figures-11x12.png 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-50c308f\" data-id=\"50c308f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b9180d elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"6b9180d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cce90c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cce90c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"layout-element layout-element--layout layout-element transition transition--undefined\"><div id=\"element_khR5O6AQEjaInf3TEfju0\" class=\"text-box layout-element__component layout-element__component--GridTextBox\" data-qa=\"gridtextbox:element_khr5o6aqejainf3tefju0\"><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>Sometimes we make decisions based on our \u201cgut feeling\u201d. We feel like we \u201cknow\u201d what feels right and consequently make judgments about a person or an activity. Perhaps you met someone that you instantly felt remorseful of or experienced an unexplainable urge to skip the get-together drinks with your co-workers. This intuitive decision-making has a perfect explanation by our fellow scientists.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d4bfb74 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"d4bfb74\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7c4f2f4\" data-id=\"7c4f2f4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90df57f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"90df57f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0faa0c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0faa0c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What exactly is a \u201cgut feeling\u201d?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f76e465 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"f76e465\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54c17fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54c17fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"body-large\">The gut, similarly, to our brain, is a complex mechanism full of neurotransmitters and signaling molecules which all are a part of the enteric nervous system. As it is also wired to the limbic part of the brain responsible for emotions and intuition, it is often called the \u201csecond brain\u201d. That explains the sinking feeling at the back of your stomach before you speak in front of hundreds of people. The brain signals about the changes of the environment, whereas the gut microbiota can influence the body\u2019s level of the potent neurotransmitter serotonin, which is responsible for regulating the feeling of happiness. Therefore, there is always two-way communication, which causes our body to be alert in novel situations.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>.Be aware of the situation, before trusting your gut<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">The research has shown that usually individuals are more satisfied with decisions based on their gut feeling. In one study, the subjects could choose from alternatives &#8211; either from their intuition or thinking through the pros and cons. The results have revealed that people were less content with their choices from the rational-reasoning cohort. However, rational choices are still more advantageous in logical problem-solving. For example, situations with extreme uncertainty can be paralyzing &#8211; you would probably want your doctor to rely on his or her previous knowledge. Yet, when the problem includes multiple aspects and a more controlled environment (e.g., whether you have to solve a complex personal problem, interpersonal relationship, or deal with illness) intuitive decisions were observed to be more skilled and beneficial.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>.Listen to your mood first<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">There are complementary studies that prove that we, as individuals, tend to rely more on our gut feeling when we are in a positive mood. A positive mood enlarges our thought-action repertoire and makes us more open to new information, subsequently igniting our holistic approach to life. Sadness, however, fosters our analytical reasoning and makes us focus on small details rather than the bigger picture. Subsequently, we could be easily distracted by any setbacks. Thus, before making any decision, listen to yourself, how do you feel today, and how it may influence your decisions?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02438a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"02438a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Exercises for trusting the gut feeling<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f9ca6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3f9ca6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f64fce5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f64fce5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"body-large\"><strong>#1\/\/ Pay attention to the messages of your intuition<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Be aware of your body and walk through your day thinking about how every situation felt like within your body. Have you noticed any patterns or perhaps messages? Be very mindful!<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>#2\/\/ Meditate<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">You could deepen your connection with intuition by meditating. You could always sit on your own and try a technique you are comfortable with, or simply check the Mindletic app for guided meditations.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>#3\/\/ Leave your inner critic behind<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">Negative thoughts leave no space for intuitive thinking, try to find at least 3 things every day that you like about yourself and journal it for a week. You are a beautiful person inside and out.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>#4\/\/ Get creative<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">Creativity nourishes intuition, grab a canvas and take yourself out in the park to paint your surroundings.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>#5\/\/ Spend some time in nature<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">City life can be overburdening, making us feel stuck in certain frames, unable to think freely. 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Sometimes we make decisions based on our \u201cgut feeling\u201d. We feel like we \u201cknow\u201d what feels right and consequently make judgments about a person or an activity. Perhaps you met someone that you instantly felt remorseful of or experienced an unexplainable urge to skip the get-together drinks with your co-workers. This intuitive decision-making has a perfect explanation by our fellow scientists. What exactly is a \u201cgut feeling\u201d? The gut, similarly, to our brain, is a complex mechanism full of neurotransmitters and signaling molecules which all are a part of the enteric nervous system. As it is also wired to the limbic part of the brain responsible for emotions and intuition, it is often called the \u201csecond brain\u201d. That explains the sinking feeling at the back of your stomach before you speak in front of hundreds of people. The brain signals about the changes of the environment, whereas the gut microbiota can influence the body\u2019s level of the potent neurotransmitter serotonin, which is responsible for regulating the feeling of happiness. Therefore, there is always two-way communication, which causes our body to be alert in novel situations. .Be aware of the situation, before trusting your gut The research has shown that usually individuals are more satisfied with decisions based on their gut feeling. In one study, the subjects could choose from alternatives &#8211; either from their intuition or thinking through the pros and cons. The results have revealed that people were less content with their choices from the rational-reasoning cohort. However, rational choices are still more advantageous in logical problem-solving. For example, situations with extreme uncertainty can be paralyzing &#8211; you would probably want your doctor to rely on his or her previous knowledge. Yet, when the problem includes multiple aspects and a more controlled environment (e.g., whether you have to solve a complex personal problem, interpersonal relationship, or deal with illness) intuitive decisions were observed to be more skilled and beneficial. .Listen to your mood first There are complementary studies that prove that we, as individuals, tend to rely more on our gut feeling when we are in a positive mood. A positive mood enlarges our thought-action repertoire and makes us more open to new information, subsequently igniting our holistic approach to life. Sadness, however, fosters our analytical reasoning and makes us focus on small details rather than the bigger picture. Subsequently, we could be easily distracted by any setbacks. Thus, before making any decision, listen to yourself, how do you feel today, and how it may influence your decisions? Exercises for trusting the gut feeling #1\/\/ Pay attention to the messages of your intuition Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Be aware of your body and walk through your day thinking about how every situation felt like within your body. Have you noticed any patterns or perhaps messages? Be very mindful! #2\/\/ Meditate You could deepen your connection with intuition by meditating. You could always sit on your own and try a technique you are comfortable with, or simply check the Mindletic app for guided meditations. #3\/\/ Leave your inner critic behind Negative thoughts leave no space for intuitive thinking, try to find at least 3 things every day that you like about yourself and journal it for a week. You are a beautiful person inside and out. #4\/\/ Get creative Creativity nourishes intuition, grab a canvas and take yourself out in the park to paint your surroundings. #5\/\/ Spend some time in nature City life can be overburdening, making us feel stuck in certain frames, unable to think freely. Go for a walk in the forest, allow your mind to wander, and listen to your true instincts. 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Sometimes we make decisions based on our \u201cgut feeling\u201d. We feel like we \u201cknow\u201d what feels right and consequently make judgments about a person or an activity. Perhaps you met someone that you instantly felt remorseful of or experienced an unexplainable urge to skip the get-together drinks with your co-workers. This intuitive decision-making has a perfect explanation by our fellow scientists. What exactly is a \u201cgut feeling\u201d? The gut, similarly, to our brain, is a complex mechanism full of neurotransmitters and signaling molecules which all are a part of the enteric nervous system. As it is also wired to the limbic part of the brain responsible for emotions and intuition, it is often called the \u201csecond brain\u201d. That explains the sinking feeling at the back of your stomach before you speak in front of hundreds of people. The brain signals about the changes of the environment, whereas the gut microbiota can influence the body\u2019s level of the potent neurotransmitter serotonin, which is responsible for regulating the feeling of happiness. Therefore, there is always two-way communication, which causes our body to be alert in novel situations. .Be aware of the situation, before trusting your gut The research has shown that usually individuals are more satisfied with decisions based on their gut feeling. In one study, the subjects could choose from alternatives &#8211; either from their intuition or thinking through the pros and cons. The results have revealed that people were less content with their choices from the rational-reasoning cohort. However, rational choices are still more advantageous in logical problem-solving. For example, situations with extreme uncertainty can be paralyzing &#8211; you would probably want your doctor to rely on his or her previous knowledge. Yet, when the problem includes multiple aspects and a more controlled environment (e.g., whether you have to solve a complex personal problem, interpersonal relationship, or deal with illness) intuitive decisions were observed to be more skilled and beneficial. .Listen to your mood first There are complementary studies that prove that we, as individuals, tend to rely more on our gut feeling when we are in a positive mood. A positive mood enlarges our thought-action repertoire and makes us more open to new information, subsequently igniting our holistic approach to life. Sadness, however, fosters our analytical reasoning and makes us focus on small details rather than the bigger picture. Subsequently, we could be easily distracted by any setbacks. Thus, before making any decision, listen to yourself, how do you feel today, and how it may influence your decisions? Exercises for trusting the gut feeling #1\/\/ Pay attention to the messages of your intuition Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Be aware of your body and walk through your day thinking about how every situation felt like within your body. Have you noticed any patterns or perhaps messages? Be very mindful! #2\/\/ Meditate You could deepen your connection with intuition by meditating. You could always sit on your own and try a technique you are comfortable with, or simply check the Mindletic app for guided meditations. #3\/\/ Leave your inner critic behind Negative thoughts leave no space for intuitive thinking, try to find at least 3 things every day that you like about yourself and journal it for a week. You are a beautiful person inside and out. #4\/\/ Get creative Creativity nourishes intuition, grab a canvas and take yourself out in the park to paint your surroundings. #5\/\/ Spend some time in nature City life can be overburdening, making us feel stuck in certain frames, unable to think freely. Go for a walk in the forest, allow your mind to wander, and listen to your true instincts. 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Sometimes we make decisions based on our \u201cgut feeling\u201d. We feel like we \u201cknow\u201d what feels right and consequently make judgments about a person or an activity. Perhaps you met someone that you instantly felt remorseful of or experienced an unexplainable urge to skip the get-together drinks with your co-workers. This intuitive decision-making has a perfect explanation by our fellow scientists. What exactly is a \u201cgut feeling\u201d? The gut, similarly, to our brain, is a complex mechanism full of neurotransmitters and signaling molecules which all are a part of the enteric nervous system. As it is also wired to the limbic part of the brain responsible for emotions and intuition, it is often called the \u201csecond brain\u201d. That explains the sinking feeling at the back of your stomach before you speak in front of hundreds of people. The brain signals about the changes of the environment, whereas the gut microbiota can influence the body\u2019s level of the potent neurotransmitter serotonin, which is responsible for regulating the feeling of happiness. Therefore, there is always two-way communication, which causes our body to be alert in novel situations. .Be aware of the situation, before trusting your gut The research has shown that usually individuals are more satisfied with decisions based on their gut feeling. In one study, the subjects could choose from alternatives &#8211; either from their intuition or thinking through the pros and cons. The results have revealed that people were less content with their choices from the rational-reasoning cohort. However, rational choices are still more advantageous in logical problem-solving. For example, situations with extreme uncertainty can be paralyzing &#8211; you would probably want your doctor to rely on his or her previous knowledge. Yet, when the problem includes multiple aspects and a more controlled environment (e.g., whether you have to solve a complex personal problem, interpersonal relationship, or deal with illness) intuitive decisions were observed to be more skilled and beneficial. .Listen to your mood first There are complementary studies that prove that we, as individuals, tend to rely more on our gut feeling when we are in a positive mood. A positive mood enlarges our thought-action repertoire and makes us more open to new information, subsequently igniting our holistic approach to life. Sadness, however, fosters our analytical reasoning and makes us focus on small details rather than the bigger picture. Subsequently, we could be easily distracted by any setbacks. Thus, before making any decision, listen to yourself, how do you feel today, and how it may influence your decisions? Exercises for trusting the gut feeling #1\/\/ Pay attention to the messages of your intuition Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Be aware of your body and walk through your day thinking about how every situation felt like within your body. Have you noticed any patterns or perhaps messages? Be very mindful! #2\/\/ Meditate You could deepen your connection with intuition by meditating. You could always sit on your own and try a technique you are comfortable with, or simply check the Mindletic app for guided meditations. #3\/\/ Leave your inner critic behind Negative thoughts leave no space for intuitive thinking, try to find at least 3 things every day that you like about yourself and journal it for a week. You are a beautiful person inside and out. #4\/\/ Get creative Creativity nourishes intuition, grab a canvas and take yourself out in the park to paint your surroundings. #5\/\/ Spend some time in nature City life can be overburdening, making us feel stuck in certain frames, unable to think freely. Go for a walk in the forest, allow your mind to wander, and listen to your true instincts. 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