Science even supports trusting your instincts. When a situation presents itself and you find yourself unsure of what to do, what do you do? How do you finally arrive at a decision?
I remember participating in a mindful decision making exercise where we had to draw a decision making tree to decipher how we came to a peaceful resolution to questions presented to us. It was interesting for me to note the patterns that I followed. In all honesty, I like to gather data (I am a list person) and make an informed decision based on information and my instincts.
There are times when we have to make a decision and we don't have a lot of data or a lot of time. Parents would be lost without instinct - it's what goes beyond doctors and child specialists. Parents know their children and can sense danger when it's present and try to be vigilant for the insidious dangers that are more difficult to identify. How do they do it? How does anyone do it? Even animals do it.
It's important to pay attention to our bodies when a situation presents and we are mandated to respond. Our first response is often a correct response. It feels right. Oftentimes our body manifests data for us by producing a physical response - goose bumps, a quick stomach ache, chills etc. Every time I have not acted on my instincts, I have been wrong. Our bodies and minds are carefully connected to help us. All we have to do is tune in!
This week, start paying attention. You'll be glad you did!
Have a great week!
-Andrea
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