22/03/2026
Intuition is a quiet power. It’s the inner compass that nudges us toward what feels true and away from what doesn’t — a steady, embodied knowing that has guided me through motherhood, menopause, major life choices, and building a business I love. For years I lived the other way: I let fear, self‑doubt, and other people’s agendas make my decisions. Relearning to trust my intuition changed everything.
Why intuition matters We don’t make our best decisions from panic, pressure, or external expectations. Our clearest choices come from a calm, inner knowing — a voice that feels steady even when the action it points to is difficult. Intuition is not mystical. It’s the language of the body and soul combined: an immediate felt-sense that arises when we quiet the noise and listen.
This matters especially for women. Manny of us prioritise others, to people‑please, and to second‑guess ourselves. Over time that dulls the inner compass. Reconnecting to intuition is a radical act of self‑care and self‑authority: it helps us know our needs, claim our power, live our truth, and protect our time and wellbeing.
*What intuition prevents — and produces*
- Halts overthinking and reduces anxiety.
- Alerts you to what’s not right before it becomes a crisis.
- Helps you say no and protect personal boundaries.
- Creates a sense of clarity, calm, and alignment.
How to tell intuition from fear or ego Intuition tends to be calm, quiet, and steady. It often appears as a first impression, a bodily “click,” or a warm expansion. Even when it calls you to something scary, there is an underlying peace or rightness. Fear, by contrast, is urgent, loud, chaotic, and contracted. If your sense is frantic or panicky, it’s usually fear — not your inner guidance.
*Practical ways to reconnect to your intuition*
-Stop. Pause. Ask. When faced with a decision, pause and ask: “Is this right for me?” Notice the immediate response: a calm yes, a firm no, or a fuzzy maybe. The clarity that arrives when you create space is usually more reliable than the answer you get when you react.
- Meditate regularly. Even short, consistent meditation clears mental clutter and strengthens your ability to hear the inner voice.
- Listen to your body. Your body tells the truth. Warmth, expansion, and ease often mean yes. Contraction, heaviness, and tension usually mean no. Tune into where sensations appear — chest, gut, throat — and let somatic cues guide you.
- Track energy. Notice what energises you and what drains you. Your “energy ledger” is an ongoing intuitive metric that tells you where to invest your time and when to pull back.
- Practice boundaries and say no. No is an intuitive tool. Saying no protects your capacity and creates space for what matters.
-Use self‑care to reset. Rest, movement, nature, and emotional processing clear fear and other people’s opinions so your own voice becomes audible again.
*Applying intuition across life’s domains*
Motherhood: Mothers’ intuition is real and practical. You know your child in ways no one else does. Choose advice that aligns with your values, and learn to distinguish panicked fear (urgent, loud) from calm intuition (steady, clear). Trust what feels right for your family.
Menopause: Reconnect to your body and use simple somatic tests. The “Awesome / Awful” test is useful: what makes you feel expansive is likely aligned; what contracts you is likely off. Pair gut sense with good science to craft the best wellbeing plan for you.
Life decisions: Let intuition and practicality partner. Pause under pressure, reflect on past choices where your inner voice proved true, and test decisions with small steps. Record outcomes — evidence builds trust in your inner guidance.
Business success: Use intuition as directional intelligence. When a decision feels off, check bodily signals: tension in the chest or stomach is a valuable warning. Manage fear with planning and measurable actions, and let your inner compass guide strategy, partnerships, and product choices.
How men can be effective allies Male colleagues and partners who listen with empathy, validate women’s feelings, and create psychological safety make space for intuition to be heard. Trust women’s inner knowing, encourage self‑care, and educate yourselves on women’s lived experiences to better support them.
A two‑minute practice to start training intuition A short daily routine can strengthen the connection between body and inner knowing:
- Ground and breathe (inhale 4, exhale 6).
- Scan the body and soften tension on each exhale.
-Bring a simple question: “Is this right for me?” Notice the first calm response — warmth/expansion often = yes; tension/contract = no. Repeat daily and keep a one‑line journal of what you asked and what you felt.
A final note: Trusting your intuition doesn’t mean rejecting facts, expertise, or practical planning. It means using your inner voice as a compass — then moving forward with both heart and reason. Over time, a simple practice trains your nervous system to discern what’s right more quickly and with less second‑guessing.
Start small: pause twice today before saying yes or no. Notice your body’s response. Make one tiny choice from that place of inner knowing. You’ll likely feel clearer, calmer, and more aligned, leading from your truth.
Michelle Harris
Michelle Harris International
