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Happy Sunday 👋🏾,

The last couple of months, I found myself doubting my own instincts, ignoring my gut feeling. Can you believe how fast this year is flying by? We’re already in March, and it feels like January was just last week. Time isn’t slowing down, and neither should we when it comes to trusting ourselves.

After years of juggling entrepreneurship, chronic pain, and epilepsy, one thing has become clear: ignoring my gut always costs me. Whether it’s waking up and knowing I don’t feel great but pushing through anyway, only to end up in the hospital, or making a decision I knew wasn’t right, I’ve learned to rely on my instincts. I call it my sixth sense. And every time I ignore it, I pay for it.

Sometimes I get frustrated with myself for listening to others, especially when their experiences are completely different from mine. But in reality, I can only blame myself. I’m the one in control of my decisions. I know what’s best for me, better than any trend or expert advice. So let’s talk about it. Let’s talk about trusting your gut.

Why do we struggle to trust ourselves?

When I talk to people, I notice a pattern. We spend so much time second-guessing our choices, looking for validation, convinced that if we gather enough input, we’ll make the right decision. But the more we do this, the more we drown out the one thing that has always been our guiding star—our own instincts.

When I look back at the lessons I’ve learned and the mistakes I’ve made, there’s a common theme: overthinking, even though my gut already had the answer. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes I bounce ideas off my wife, but deep down, I already know what I’m going to do. I just want her to confirm it. This happens in business too. Sound familiar?

Our brains try to keep us safe by searching for more information, more reassurance, and more opinions. But in doing so, we start doubting the very thing that has helped us navigate life up until now—our intuition.

And what’s at the root of this doubt? One word: FEAR.

• Fear of being wrong
• Fear of making the wrong choice
• Fear of missing out on something better

Your intuition isn’t some random feeling. It’s built on everything you’ve done, learned, and experienced. You won’t always be right, and it’s never going to be perfect. But it’s a solid guide and a reliable starting point. The more you trust it, the stronger it gets. And the stronger it gets, the more confident you become.

How to start trusting your gut again

The best decisions I’ve made, whether in business, health, or family, have come from tuning into my gut feeling and shutting out the noise.

I’m not saying I know everything, but when I go with my gut and then discuss it with others, I approach the conversation with confidence. Trusting yourself doesn’t mean having everything figured out. It means starting where you are and actually listening to that internal nudge you’ve been ignoring.

Here’s how I’ve rebuilt that connection with my gut:

• Slow down and check in. I constantly move at full speed, rarely pausing to ask myself what actually feels right. Next time you’re making a decision, stop and ask yourself:
  • Does this feel right?
  • Does this align with my values and goals?
  • Am I doing this because it’s right for me, or because everyone else says so?
• Look at your track record. Think about a time when you trusted your gut and it worked out, or when you didn’t, and you regretted it. Maybe you took someone’s advice and later realised they didn’t know your situation as well as you do. Advice and opinions aren’t facts, so you have to balance them with your own judgment. Those moments are proof that your intuition knows what it’s doing.

The Bottom Line

Trusting yourself isn’t about always being right. It’s about being willing to make a decision that feels true to you, even when you don’t have all the answers.

When I trust myself, decision-making becomes easier. I second-guess myself less. I feel more confident. And I stop wasting time trying to follow someone else’s roadmap when that map wasn’t built for me. I have my own road. It might not always look clear, but it’s mine to navigate.

It won’t happen overnight, but start small. This week, find one big or small decision where you choose your gut over external noise. Make the call. See what happens.

Because when you trust yourself, life starts to feel lighter.

Oh, and before I go, I was going to leave you with a quote.
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Have a great week!

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