"Help me trust my intuition"

Research shows your first instinct is often right. Here, simple ways to drown out self-doubt and turn up the volume on your wise inner voice

- Kristina Mastrocola

Listen to you
Know that it runs deep 

What exactly is intuition? “It’s much more than a gut feeling,” says expert Kim Chestney. “Intuition is your whole system —your emotions and the wealth of wisdom in your unconscious—complementing your intellect.” While the rational mind is analytical, intuition is receptive to everything from past experiences to the signals your body sends you. Just knowing intuition is a powerful tool to help you solve problems is the first step to tapping its depths.

Nurture self-trust

“Women’s intuition likely stems from our natural capacity as nurturers,” says expert Judith Orloff, MD. “And the best way to learn to trust