intuition Archives - Color Your Life Happy

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According to noted psychologist, Carl Jung, intuition is a perception via the unconscious. In other words, intuition is a feeling of “knowing” without having evidence or proof. For example, police officers often claim to immediately “know” when suspects possess a weapon or illicit drugs. Although, often unable to express why they reacted or what prompted them at the time of the event, they sometimes, in retrospect can chart their actions based upon what they felt had been clear and present danger signals.

I don’t know about you but whenever I have that strong feeling in my gut, it almost always means that the universe has something in store for me that I’m not yet aware of.

The strong feeling you have or your intuition may just be the beginning of your dream or a warning of danger. When you follow your intuition, and don’t try to figure out all the “whys”, and “what if’s”, you more than likely will end up in a better situation.

Some experts dismiss women’s intuition as being just a feeling with no scientific evidence. I’m sure you and many other women can refute this claim.

Have you ever had a strong feeling that you must take a particular action step…move in another direction or change course?

Of course you have. But did you pay attention or dismiss it?

There’s a lot to be said for rationalizing, analyzing and exploring before making decisions. However, it’s equally important to pay close attention to the little voice or intuition that prompts you to take action, delay or move forward.

I’ve often regretted those times when I didn’t pay attention to the obvious red flags, second guessed my decisions and looked for someone who I thought would validate what I was thinking and feeling.

What are some of the instances when you were paying attention to what your intuition was saying?

What did you hear?

Did you take the required action?

This week, pay extra close attention to when your intuition is guiding you. Listen very carefully for that quiet voice that is prompting, guiding and instructing you.

You can’t begin to imagine what possibilities await you when follow your intuition and take the necessary definitive actions that will protect, guide and support you.

Until next time…
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Gladys Anderson, founder of Coach for YOUR Dreams, is a certified life coach, licensed marriage and family therapist, writer and speaker. Gladys combines years of experience, training and a genuine commitment to helping women balance the many demands on their time and energy, create limits that shift balance from overwhelm to energized, and live lives of courage, confidence and clarity. To get more information about Gladys and her program offerings, please visit http://www.coachforyourdreams.com

Two Actions That Will Make You Happier

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Being happier requires taking action, but it’s the action we take on the inside that makes the difference. Two actions are essential: Bring your inner critic under control and turn up your intuition. These two actions will guide you to your higher self, the best life you were meant to live.

Intuition is a knowing of what is true and right without anyone telling you. When intuition puts you in touch with your higher self you feel at peace, content, even in the midst of a difficult situation. Have you ever, even if for only a moment, felt more loving, felt your own power and greatness? If so, you were in touch with your higher self.

Some people call intuition hunches, sixth sense, or the little voice. Whatever you call it, we all have it though it’s better developed in some than in others because they’ve practiced. Have you ever had a hunch to do something that worked out well for you? You probably couldn’t explain the source of that thought, but you knew it was the right and good thing to do. Perhaps you’ve heard of someone cancelling a flight because they heard an inner voice that told them to do so.

Unfortunately we have given our inner critic so much more attention that it drowns out our intuition. The best way to get in touch with your intuition is shut off the inner chatter, making the inner critic get quiet. It’s then that you can hear your inner voice or intuition.

This is tough to do without physically sitting still and shutting off those thousands of thoughts that race through our heads everyday. Some achieve this through meditation, others through self-hypnosis, others through listening to soothing music.

There are many meditation exercises available that can guide you through the process of breathing properly to facilitate getting in touch with your intuition. Practicing getting to your higher self is not dependent on your belief in any religion or deity, since your intuition is without denomination. The more you practice getting in touch with your intuition, the more you will be able to tackle the adversities that come your way, form the relationships you desire and create the inner joy and happiness you want.