The document provides tips for coaches on developing and using their intuition. It discusses what intuition is, where it comes from, and why people often dismiss it. Some ways to measure and develop intuition include meditation, journaling, paying attention to dreams, and turning off analytical thinking. The document advises using intuition as one data point among many when making decisions, and outlines some potential pitfalls of relying solely on intuition, such as making choices out of fear or based on limited information.
Specifically, clairvoyant powers refer to the ability to see beyond what can be perceived by the five basic senses. This extrasensory perception gives a clairvoyant person second sight, the ability to see people, events and objects that are beyond the happenings of the natural world, giving them the ability to know what will happen before it happens. Those who have truly harnessed their powers can even look backwards, this is known as retrocognition.
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There’s a good chance that we’ve all experienced feelings of
anxiety in response to real or perceived threats at one time or
another. For most people, these feelings are normal as the brain
is hard-wired to caution you at times of danger, change and the
unknown.
In fact, in many situations, experiencing a certain level of anxiety and stress can help boost your performance in specific tasks. For instance, a person might experience a heightened level of anxiety
the days leading up to a public event and that’s a completely
normal reaction.
Psychologists believe that anxiety is your body’s natural response to
stress and that this stress triggers a system in the brain that accentuates your performance. So, a little anxiety now and then is okay and might be your body’s way of preparing for an impending change.
Specifically, clairvoyant powers refer to the ability to see beyond what can be perceived by the five basic senses. This extrasensory perception gives a clairvoyant person second sight, the ability to see people, events and objects that are beyond the happenings of the natural world, giving them the ability to know what will happen before it happens. Those who have truly harnessed their powers can even look backwards, this is known as retrocognition.
This article gives essential insights into mastering the law of attraction. If you would like more coaching and training in mastering the law of attraction for yourself: Please go to http://lawofattractiontutor.com and claim your new report “20 Things You Should Know Before You Start With The Law of Attraction” and also 8 training videos. thankyou.
7 Ways Anxiety Might Be Slowly Eating Away Your LifeKarthik Karthi
There’s a good chance that we’ve all experienced feelings of
anxiety in response to real or perceived threats at one time or
another. For most people, these feelings are normal as the brain
is hard-wired to caution you at times of danger, change and the
unknown.
In fact, in many situations, experiencing a certain level of anxiety and stress can help boost your performance in specific tasks. For instance, a person might experience a heightened level of anxiety
the days leading up to a public event and that’s a completely
normal reaction.
Psychologists believe that anxiety is your body’s natural response to
stress and that this stress triggers a system in the brain that accentuates your performance. So, a little anxiety now and then is okay and might be your body’s way of preparing for an impending change.
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Anxiety: the unwelcome guest that overstays its welcome. It's the feeling of being trapped in a room with no windows, no doors, and no escape. It's the voice in your head that tells you everything will go wrong, even when things are going well. Anxiety is a rollercoaster ride that you never asked to go on, but here you are, white-knuckling through the twists and turns. But guess what? You're not alone. Millions of people ride this same rollercoaster every day. So let's hold on tight, take a deep breath, and ride it out together.
Here are 7 ways to help you get rid of anxiety.
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Remember that there’s always a way out of any anxiety-driven
thought and feeling that you might be experiencing. Most
importantly, remember that you are not alone. The whole world
is waiting to discover and befriend you. All you need to do is meet them half-way.
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It Is Natural to Feel Anxious
There’s a good chance that we’ve all experienced feelings of
anxiety in response to real or perceived threats at one time or
another. For most people, these feelings are normal as the brain
is hard-wired to caution you at times of danger, change and the
unknown.
In fact, in many situations, experiencing a certain level of anxiety
and stress can help boost your performance in specific tasks. For
instance, a person might experience a heightened level of anxiety
the days leading up to a public event and that’s a completely
normal reaction.
Psychologists believe that anxiety is your body’s natural response
to stress and that this stress triggers a system in the brain that
accentuates your performance. So, a little anxiety now and then
is okay and might be your body’s way of preparing for an
impending change
7 Ways Anxiety Might Be Slowly Eating Away Your Life.pdfPaulloPrime
There’s a good chance that we’ve all experienced feelings of anxiety in response to real or perceived threats at one time or another. For most people, these feelings are normal as the brain
is hard-wired to caution you at times of danger, change and the unknown.
In fact, in many situations, experiencing a certain level of anxiety and stress can help boost your performance in specific tasks. For instance, a person might experience a heightened level of anxiety
the days leading up to a public event and that’s a completely normal reaction.
Psychologists believe that anxiety is your body’s natural response
to stress and that this stress triggers a system in the brain that accentuates your performance. So, a little anxiety now and then is okay and might be your body’s way of preparing for an
impending change.
That Said, Not Every Anxious Feeling Is Normal
For some, these feelings can be all-consuming, impairing the
individual’s ability to enjoy life as they’d otherwise like to. For some, anxiety might treat their everyday events as life-or-death situations. It can become a disorder and that isn’t a good place to
be in. Fortunately, in most cases, there is always a way out. And one of the first steps to finding that way out is to dive into your mind and listen to what it might be trying to tell you.
It’s About Accepting Your Anxiety, Embracing and Understanding It Too
There is no shame in being anxious. And we would prefer not to have put this obvious point across (because it’s obvious and should ideally not need any re-affirmation). But sadly, because
of how this feeling can be trivialized and/or stigmatized, it’s important to let all those who experience anxiety know that they are not alone and by accepting it they’ll also be overcoming it.
This book is an attempt to throw some light on the much relevant topic. We’ve kept it short and brief because we don’t want to overload you with information but want to ease you into the expansive subject one book at a time.
In this book, we talk about 7 ways anxiety might be slowly eating
away your lives. We discuss:
1. Overthinking and obsessive thoughts
2. Lack of self-assurance and fear of judgment
3. Phobias and traumas
4. Workplace anxiety
5. Social anxiety
6. Eating disorder
7. Insomnia
On that note, we warmly welcome you to our book titled, 7 Ways Anxiety Might Be Slowly Eating Away Your Life.’ We’ve had an enriching experience putting together this meaningful book and hope you feel benefited by it.
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7 Ways Anxiety Might Be Slowly Eating Away Your Life.pdfNisa T
Anxiety: the unwelcome guest that overstays its welcome. It's the feeling of being trapped in a room with no windows, no doors, and no escape. It's the voice in your head that tells you everything will go wrong, even when things are going well. Anxiety is a rollercoaster ride that you never asked to go on, but here you are, white-knuckling through the twists and turns. But guess what? You're not alone. Millions of people ride this same rollercoaster every day. So let's hold on tight, take a deep breath, and ride it out together.
Here are 7 ways to help you get rid of anxiety.
As a psychic medium, James van Praagh has an extraordinary ability to communicate with the world beyond. In this book James combines inspiring accounts of his amazing communications with spirit with a practical program for expanding our own innate psychic abilities. He explains that the spirits can serve us as teachers, companions, creative inspiration and even offer protection, once we learn a few simple techniques, including how to strengthen one's aura , how to recognize signals from spirit, how to overcome fear, how angels help us, and how to protect ourselves from harmful energies.
An unexpected journey that would save her life by uncovering the "missing piece" of the weight loss puzzle for hundreds of thousands of people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s...
7 Ways Anxiety Might Be Slowly Eating Away Your Life.pdfKrista A. Davis
Introducing 7 Ways Anxiety Might Be Slowly Eating Away Your Life. Inside this eBook, you will discover the topics about it is natural to feel anxious, overthinking and obsessive thoughts, how our brains respond to anxiety, negative and unwanted thoughts, lack of self-esteem and fear of rejection, self-esteem and the fear of rejection, phobias and traumas, anxiety doesn't exist in isolation, workplace anxiety, the workplace is no exception, coping with anxiety at work, work at creating a work-life balance, social anxiety, eating disorder and so much more!
Remember that there’s always a way out of any anxiety-driven
thought and feeling that you might be experiencing. Most
importantly, remember that you are not alone. The whole world
is waiting to discover and befriend you. All you need to do is meet them half-way.
7 Ways Anxiety Might Be Slowly Eating Away Your Life.pdfHossamFathy23
It Is Natural to Feel Anxious
There’s a good chance that we’ve all experienced feelings of
anxiety in response to real or perceived threats at one time or
another. For most people, these feelings are normal as the brain
is hard-wired to caution you at times of danger, change and the
unknown.
In fact, in many situations, experiencing a certain level of anxiety
and stress can help boost your performance in specific tasks. For
instance, a person might experience a heightened level of anxiety
the days leading up to a public event and that’s a completely
normal reaction.
Psychologists believe that anxiety is your body’s natural response
to stress and that this stress triggers a system in the brain that
accentuates your performance. So, a little anxiety now and then
is okay and might be your body’s way of preparing for an
impending change
7 Ways Anxiety Might Be Slowly Eating Away Your Life.pdfPaulloPrime
There’s a good chance that we’ve all experienced feelings of anxiety in response to real or perceived threats at one time or another. For most people, these feelings are normal as the brain
is hard-wired to caution you at times of danger, change and the unknown.
In fact, in many situations, experiencing a certain level of anxiety and stress can help boost your performance in specific tasks. For instance, a person might experience a heightened level of anxiety
the days leading up to a public event and that’s a completely normal reaction.
Psychologists believe that anxiety is your body’s natural response
to stress and that this stress triggers a system in the brain that accentuates your performance. So, a little anxiety now and then is okay and might be your body’s way of preparing for an
impending change.
That Said, Not Every Anxious Feeling Is Normal
For some, these feelings can be all-consuming, impairing the
individual’s ability to enjoy life as they’d otherwise like to. For some, anxiety might treat their everyday events as life-or-death situations. It can become a disorder and that isn’t a good place to
be in. Fortunately, in most cases, there is always a way out. And one of the first steps to finding that way out is to dive into your mind and listen to what it might be trying to tell you.
It’s About Accepting Your Anxiety, Embracing and Understanding It Too
There is no shame in being anxious. And we would prefer not to have put this obvious point across (because it’s obvious and should ideally not need any re-affirmation). But sadly, because
of how this feeling can be trivialized and/or stigmatized, it’s important to let all those who experience anxiety know that they are not alone and by accepting it they’ll also be overcoming it.
This book is an attempt to throw some light on the much relevant topic. We’ve kept it short and brief because we don’t want to overload you with information but want to ease you into the expansive subject one book at a time.
In this book, we talk about 7 ways anxiety might be slowly eating
away your lives. We discuss:
1. Overthinking and obsessive thoughts
2. Lack of self-assurance and fear of judgment
3. Phobias and traumas
4. Workplace anxiety
5. Social anxiety
6. Eating disorder
7. Insomnia
On that note, we warmly welcome you to our book titled, 7 Ways Anxiety Might Be Slowly Eating Away Your Life.’ We’ve had an enriching experience putting together this meaningful book and hope you feel benefited by it.
7 ways anxiety might be slowly eating away your lifeSolanki Abhishek
Obesity is not merely indulging into overeating and having a bulky body. It is more like a gateway to severe health diseases. Obese people should not be ridiculed; rather they should be taken care off. Obesity is calculated according to the body mass index (BMI) of a person’s body. Dividing the weight of a person in pounds by the square of his height in meters we get the BMI calculated. If an individual’s BMI is 30 or above then he falls under the category of an obese. Click here this link for more knowledge:https://8bb3dcw6ci-dsnc0a8-qydau4q.hop.clickbank.net/
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Experts define physical fitness as “one's ability to execute daily activities with optimal performance, endurance, and strength with the management of disease, fatigue, and stress and reduced sedentary behavior.” This description goes beyond being able to run
Everyone from the age of 22 to 92 has felt the effects of high stress levels in their body, so if you’re a human being, Revitaa Pro could do you some good! Never in the history of medicine has a clinically and scientifically proven formula been created quite like this.
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is the biggest global award show in brand communications and an annual gathering of creative industry professionals. Landor is excited to have had the opportunity to share its insights at Cannes with some of the world’s top creative minds.
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People seek out coaches to help determine what they really want in life. More importantly, they pay us to help them get there. Which means we’ve got to help them identify and articulate their very specific goals… and take clear and convincing steps to reach it.
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Introduction
Johnny Depp is an actor known for his chameleon-like ability to transform into a wide range of characters. from the eccentric Captain Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean" to the introspective Edward Scissorhands. His long hair is one constant throughout his evolving roles and public appearances. Johnny Depp long hair is not a style choice but a significant aspect of his identity. contributing to his allure and mystique. This article explores the journey and significance of Johnny Depp long hair. highlighting how it has become integral to his brand.
The Early Years: A Budding Star with Signature Locks
1980s: The Rise of a Young Heartthrob
Johnny Depp's journey in Hollywood began in the 1980s. with his breakout role in the television series "21 Jump Street." During this time, his hair was short, but it was already clear that Depp had a penchant for unique and edgy styles. By the decade's end, Depp started experimenting with longer hair. setting the stage for a lifelong signature.
1990s: From Heartthrob to Icon
The 1990s were transformative for Johnny Depp his career and personal style. Films like "Edward Scissorhands" (1990) and "Benny & Joon" (1993) saw Depp sporting various hair lengths and styles. But, his long, unkempt hair in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" (1993) began to draw significant attention. This period marked the beginning of Johnny Depp long hair. which became a defining feature of his image.
The Iconic Roles: Hair as a Character Element
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
In "Edward Scissorhands," Johnny Depp's character had a wild and mane that complemented his ethereal and misunderstood persona. This role showcased how long hair Johnny Depp could enhance a character's depth and mystery.
Captain Jack Sparrow: The Pirate with Flowing Locks
One of Johnny Depp's iconic roles is Captain Jack Sparrow from the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series. Sparrow's long, dreadlocked hair symbolised his rebellious and unpredictable nature. The character's look, complete with beads and trinkets woven into his hair. was a collaboration between Depp and the film's costume designers. This style became iconic and influenced fashion trends and Halloween costumes worldwide.
Other Memorable Characters
Depp's long hair has also been featured in other roles, such as Ichabod Crane in "Sleepy Hollow" (1999). and Roux in "Chocolat" (2000). In these films, his hair added a layer of authenticity and depth to his characters. proving that Johnny Depp with long hair is more than a style—it's a storytelling tool.
Off-Screen Influenc
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The Fascinating World of Bats: Unveiling the Secrets of the Night
Bats, the mysterious creatures of the night, have long been a source of fascination and fear for humans. With their eerie squeaks and fluttering wings, they have captured our imagination and sparked our curiosity. Yet, beyond the myths and legends, bats are fascinating creatures that play a vital role in our ecosystem.
There are over 1,300 species of bats, ranging from the tiny Kitti's hog-nosed bat to the majestic flying foxes. These winged mammals are found in almost every corner of the globe, from the scorching deserts to the lush rainforests. Their diversity is a testament to their adaptability and resilience.
Bats are insectivores, feeding on a vast array of insects, from mosquitoes to beetles. A single bat can consume up to 1,200 insects in an hour, making them a crucial part of our pest control system. By preying on insects that damage crops, bats save the agricultural industry billions of dollars each year.
But bats are not just useful; they are also fascinating creatures. Their ability to fly in complete darkness, using echolocation to navigate and hunt, is a remarkable feat of evolution. They are also social animals, living in colonies and communicating with each other through a complex system of calls and body language.
Despite their importance, bats face numerous threats, from habitat destruction to climate change. Many species are endangered, and conservation efforts are necessary to protect these magnificent creatures.
In conclusion, bats are more than just creatures of the night; they are a vital part of our ecosystem, playing a crucial role in maintaining the balance of nature. By learning more about these fascinating animals, we can appreciate their importance and work to protect them for generations to come. So, let us embrace the beauty and mystery of bats, and celebrate their unique place in our world.
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Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 4
What is intuition? ............................................................................................................. 4
Where intuition comes from ............................................................................................ 5
Why we blow off our intuition .......................................................................................... 7
How can you measure your intuitive ability? ................................................................... 8
When should you act on your intuition? .......................................................................... 8
What makes intuition go wrong? ..................................................................................... 9
Developing your intuition ............................................................................................... 10
Create........................................................................................................................ 10
Meditate..................................................................................................................... 10
Listen to your body .................................................................................................... 10
Practice spontaneity .................................................................................................. 11
Pay attention to your media ....................................................................................... 11
Practice presence ...................................................................................................... 11
Get regular exercise .................................................................................................. 11
Journal....................................................................................................................... 11
Get outdoors .............................................................................................................. 12
Pay attention to your dreams ..................................................................................... 12
Take a hot shower ..................................................................................................... 12
Turn off the analytical side ......................................................................................... 12
How to use intuition in your coaching practice .............................................................. 13
Learn to relax with your clients .................................................................................. 13
Avoid distractions ...................................................................................................... 13
Let it keep .................................................................................................................. 13
Get permission from your clients ............................................................................... 14
How to tell if you're on target ..................................................................................... 14
Teach your clients to be more intuitive ...................................................................... 15
Conclusion .................................................................................................................... 15
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Introduction
Everybody has some level of intuition. Although some of us don't trust those gut feelings we get about people and situations, we can learn to. I've found that intuition can be a very helpful tool in a coaching practice. Sometimes listening to your gut can give you that "aha" insight that you need to help a client solve a baffling problem. Intuition may be one of the most powerful but little-used tools in a coach's skill set.
Intuitive ability can vary greatly from person to person. But even the most intuitive people practice behaviors that help them cultivate their abilities. Anyone can improve their intuition, and I'll give you some tips how to do it in this book.
Find out how you can harness the power we all have within us to help your clients overcome obstacles to reaching their goals. You may want to help your clients develop their intuition, too. It's another tool we can all use to achieve what we want out of life.
So let's get in touch with your sixth sense and see how it improves your coaching practice, OK!?
What is intuition?
Intuition is a feeling about something (or someone) which is instinctive and sometimes beyond reason. We experience intuition as a hunch, which can appear to come completely out of the blue. Sometimes it feels irrational or even crazy. But it's probably one of the oldest survival instincts humans ever developed.
Often we experience an intuitive feeling almost like a fire alarm. It's the feeling you get when you're walking down a street you've traveled hundreds of times and you get the feeling something isn't right. Like that reoccurring thought Mom’s often report that something’s going on with their child… a thought they just can't shake.
Now, some people get intuition mixed up with being psychic or having other similar abilities. There’s nothing supernatural about intuition. It’s just that part of our everyday thinking and feeling we tend ignore.
Intuition is unconscious reasoning.
About 15 years ago, a psychologist named Gavin de Becker wrote a book called The Gift of Fear. In it he discovered a propensity for people to get hurt or even killed when they ignored their gut feelings about important situations. Not surprisingly Becker believes intuition plays a huge role in personal safety… a role most of us tend to minimize.
I think this too!
There’s a classic argument between a Freudian and Jungian psychologist which perhaps illustrates the point:
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Freudian: “My patient reported a dream about descending the creaky stairs to her basement, and falling through one of the steps which was broken. She’s obviously having fears about experiencing her bodily impulses more fully, since the house almost always represents the body in dreams… and she’s probably frightened she’s going to have a breakdown if she descends any ‘deeper’ into this”
Jungian: “Maybe. But first you’d better tell her to check the stairs in her actual house!”
The Jungian therapist knew what the Freudian didn’t: Not every weird thought, image, or feeling we have is symbolic. Sometimes it’s just our unconscious reasoning and awareness trying to draw our attention to something real and important in our lives!
Where intuition comes from
Despite the way we experience it, intuition probably never comes out of the clear blue sky. At least not completely. See, every day we take in WAY more information than we ever hope to consciously process, and so we’ve evolved this ability to work on categorizing, storing, and using the information without necessarily “thinking” about it. It’s only when the conclusions the unconscious mind is reaching become particularly salient that this information begins to rise to our awareness. In other words, you actually know stuff which you don’t know you know until it becomes important enough to get forced into consciousness.
Maybe the reason you checked your tire right before it was about to blow out was because you actually heard a noise on the highway while you were driving—but that didn't “register” in your awareness.
Or maybe you decided to get someone to walk you to your car on a dark night because you subconsciously noticed the hedges around the sidewalks had grown high enough to cover a predator.
Or you run back to the house because you just “feel” that you might have forgotten to secure the lock on the backyard gate when you took the garbage out.
The thing of it is… you don't actually consciously think these thoughts. Because if you did, you wouldn’t have enough time in the day to take care of everything else you need to do just to survive!
So it’s not like you say to yourself: "Wow, Glenn. You forgot to put the lock back on the backyard gate when you took the garbage out." Part of your mind realizes that you did forget to put the lock back, and your intuition tells you to go check the lock.
Try this experiment: When was the last time you said to somebody "Now that I think about it…???"
That’s an example of something which likely took your unconscious hours, days or even weeks to process… but it’s only now that you really have the NEED for the information. When you have the need, your brain processes and presents you with just as much as it thinks it will take for you to take the necessary action. It’s doing you a favor and conserving your energy and attention for other
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pursuits by “background processing” everything to that point. (I hope that you’re starting to understand there is an evolutionary survival value in this type of processing)
The vast majority of intuition comes from unconsciously recognized patterns. Most of the time these patterns simply never register.
Here’s a VERY intriguing study which proves the point…
Psychologists who wanted to learn about intuition had people pick cards from three decks and place a “bet” on them. Each deck was stacked in a complicated pattern which would be very hard to articulate…
After just 14 cards, a statistically significant number of people had unconsciously figured out when to bet on a winning card based on each deck's particular pattern…
And get this: Almost EVERYONE had figured it out after 24 cards!
So intuition clearly can be a type of unconscious pattern recognition.
Another not-so-mysterious place intuition comes from is memory. We may not be conscious about memories that trigger our intuition, but they affect us just the same. A friend of mine adopted a dog 10 years ago from a shelter. The poor dog had been at the shelter for three years.
During a hurricane at the shelter, the tin roof on the dog's run blew off and fell on top of her, cutting her rump. Thankfully, it was a minor injury requiring just a couple of stitches. It's very unlikely my friend's dog remembers the hurricane 10 years later. But she intuitively seeks out her human when it is storming outside. That's the way intuition works. You can’t explain it, you’ve just got “a bad feeling” about certain kinds of events and develop some type of compensatory behavior.
So intuition can also be a type of unconscious memory recall.
Sometimes experience fuels our intuition too.
Because when we've had enough experience to know more than the average bear in a particular area, we get gut feelings based on this know-how.
For example, a friend of mine used to be the television editor at a daily newspaper. The company which provided the TV listings for this paper was always late getting the data to her. One week, she got two sets of data, delivered within hours of each other. Her editor told her to go with the second set…
But my friend knew in her gut it was the first set they should use. The second set was incorrect and— because the boss forced her to use the second one—they had to reprint the whole TV section.
See, my friend knew every once in a while the company produced listings early. And this was one of those times. That’s why she had that queasy feeling in her gut.
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Finally, for many, there's also a spiritual component to intuition. Some people refer to the still, small voice inside them that speaks the truth. Others believe God is speaking to them directly, giving them insight.
Oh, one more thing, and it’s very important: You can—and often will—have intuition about POSITIVE events too!
We naturally pay more attention when our guts tell us our next-door neighbor is a psychopath because, well, I guess nobody really wants to be someone crazy person’s dinner!
But if you pay attention to ALL or most of your intuitions, you'll become sensitive to very positive feelings too. Have you ever fallen in love at first sight…or met somebody and knew they would become one of your closest friends? That's POSITIVE intuition at work!
No matter where intuition comes from or how we experience it, Gavin de Becker is right. Because we require factual input to make decisions in our lives, we tend to dismiss our intuition as unreasonable. But sometimes—especially when reason doesn't seem to be yielding a solution—your intuition has already solved the problem if you’ll only “tune in” and give it the credence it is due.
But, because our culture puts way more value on facts, figures and statements of fact, we tend to blow off our intuition as unreliable. And while nobody’s intuition is reliable 100 percent of the time, neither are facts and figures!
Why we blow off our intuition
The reality is most people are pretty leery of using their intuition—even though they’ll tell you otherwise. You can’t help it… you were raised in a society where you were taught to look for the RIGHT answer and JUSTIFY IT WITH LOGICAL REASONING. Moreover, most of us have had the experience of being humiliated in the classroom during our school years if and when we couldn’t defend our answers in the manner above.
So is it any wonder we’re all worried our guts might be wrong, or that others may think us eccentric for relying on what appear to be random feelings?
See, centuries ago our species decided reason was one of the primary things which separated human beings from animals…and that using reason rather than our instinct was a more reliable way of making decisions. (Which is true—but only up to a point as described above)
When society crossed this threshold many humans pretty much learned to ignore their natural "animalistic" intuitive abilities—except for some very specific areas of life. For example, it’s always been socially acceptable for mothers to claim intuition with their infants and toddlers.
Mothering is a socially acceptable area to rely on instinct…
But it’s not socially acceptable to decide whether to sell your company based on a hunch. That's only OK after 15 feasibility studies and a vote of 23 members of a board of directors!
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Now, I’m definitely NOT saying you should make important decisions solely based on hunches. What I advocate for important decisions is taking your intuition a LOT more seriously, as one critical data point amongst many in weighing your decision! This, as opposed to relying solely upon reason, facts, and figures.
The best decisions are made with both reason and intuition. Humans have both, so why not use everything we've got to reach our goals?
How can you measure your intuitive ability?
Just a reminder … everybody has some intuitive ability. You may have more than everybody else but be simply ignoring this vast resource. Others have some ability and rely on it to the point of unreasonableness. Most of us are right there in the middle.
The internet is awash with tests that say they measure your intuitive ability. Most of them focus on whether you pay attention to clues your body gives you, like sweaty palms or a sick feeling in your stomach.
One of the best tests to measure intuitive ability is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. This test is used by psychotherapists, corporations and more to determine personality types. The test compares your reliance on Intuition vs Reasoning (called “sensing” in their nomenclature)
I like the Myers-Briggs because everybody uses at least a tiny bit of intuition in their daily lives and everybody uses some sensing or factual information. The test shows which decision-making method you are more comfortable with.
By the way, my wife sells a downloadable video course on using Myers-Briggs Personality Type to build faster rapport and get better results and referrals in coaching. You can read more about that here.
When should you act on your intuition?
Paying attention to your intuition and acting on it are two different things. Just because you have a hunch about something doesn't mean you should automatically act on it. Your intuition is just more data that you need to consider before you make a decision.
Of course, if your intuition is screaming at you that you shouldn't be left alone with the creepy cable guy, follow your gut. You aren't going to lose anything by protecting yourself. If you feel an instant connection with someone you meet and you're single, it’s probably a decent idea to ask the person out on a date. The worst thing that can happen is you get turned down.
Besides risk, here are some other things you should consider before you act on your intuition:
Am I running away from something by making this choice?
Am I making this choice out of fear or shame?
Am I doing this because I need to be in control?
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If I had a million dollars in the bank would I be doing this?
Am I basing this solely on past experience?
Does this choice make me feel positive about my life?
It's a good idea to run your intuitive thoughts past a person you trust. Be sure to gather all the data you can before you make an important decision based on a gut feeling.
Don't be afraid of trusting your intuition, but don't trust it completely, either. You'll be right more than you thought you'd be, but you won't be right all the time.
What makes intuition go wrong?
A variety of effects can skew your intuition. That's why it's important to use it in conjunction with reason. Here are some of the reasons why intuition isn't always correct:
Bad data. Unconscious reasoning (intuition) is subject to the pitfalls of bad data too. Just like with conscious thinking, it’s entirely possible to proceed logically from a false premise with your intuition too. And when this happens you reach a false conclusion which seems to make perfect sense. Remember: The best minds in the world thought the world was flat for centuries. They believed because the world was flat, it was too dangerous to sail too far in one direction… a perfectly logical conclusion IF the world was indeed flat. If you don't have the facts right you can make a mistake with your reasoning whether you thought it through consciously (like in school) or unconsciously (with your intuition.) So definitely pay attention to your intuition… but check your facts before you act.
Limited options. Sometimes intuition on its own limits your options. For example, if you are basing your opinion of a new product on a pattern you intuitively perceive, that pattern itself might be boxing you in. Many of you know I have previously run an advertising agency. I recall an ad-test I was supervising in which I was immediately and intuitively SURE the problem was a lack of proof at the top of the page. I strongly recommended the client add a half dozen testimonials at the top, which promptly cut sales in half. What did my intuition miss? The pattern I was intuitively basing the insight on came from hundreds of tests I’d seen in a paid environment where the prospects were already expecting to see advertising…this particular client was selling to people who were just reading a blog. The testimonials immediately said “sales” to them and turned them off. My intuition led me astray. Your opinion may need more light than your perceived pattern can shed on the subject. The question to ask yourself to avoid this intuitive error is “am I basing this insight on a pattern in a similar environment or is there something different about this case?”
Overconfidence. Your killer instincts are almost always right, but not 100 percent of the time. You may have great intuition may be great in your personal life but suck in your professional endeavors. If you are making an intuitive decision about something you don't know much about you may want to reconsider and get some facts to back up your hunch.
Emotions. If you just had a blow-up with your spouse or your dog died, your intuition probably won't be as accurate. Sometimes intuitive decisions are hindered by emotions that aren't related to the matter at all. So if you’re tired, stressed out or upset, make an extra effort to
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check out the facts before you decide. Better yet, get some sleep and take up the decision at a later time.
Personal prejudices. Even though feelings are a huge part of intuition, some experiences affect us so greatly they wind up distorting our ability to intuitively perceive the truth. Maybe you had a bad experience at the dentist and have a difficult time making a dental appointment. Your intuition that you may have something wrong with your teeth could be overshadowed by that negative experience. You’d be prone to believing everything was fine in order to avoid having to confront the dental situation again.
Developing your intuition
Before you start using your intuition in your practice, you’ll need to start using it more regularly in your daily life. And even if you do already, it's a good idea to practice some techniques to keep your intuition sharp.
Create
Most people who are highly intuitive are creators. They are involved in the arts, write, or do some sort of hobby or work that allows them to express themselves. Try writing a poem, composing a painting or creating a web site from scratch. Creating opens up the mind to different ideas and uses a different part of the brain that stimulates thoughts that aren't always based on reason. Creativity is a kind of “divergent thinking” which allows for more than one right answer and constantly seeks possibilities— as contrasted with “convergent thinking” which seeks ONE answer of the kind you could raise your hand in school and be recognized as correct.
Here’s a simple exercise: Give yourself three minutes to list EVERY possible use you can think of for a paper clip. Resist stopping at the normal uses.
The number of items you can list is a measure researchers call “ideational fluency” and is the most accurate measure of creativity there is. And it can be significantly improved by simply giving yourself the instructions to “be creative”…
So work on your “ideational fluency” by periodically picking random items around the house and going through this exercise. What are all the uses I can list in three minutes for a paper cup? A telephone? My dog? (I’m not kidding!)
Meditate
Since many people believe intuition is aided by their spiritual nature, prayer and meditation are tools intuitive people often use to sharpen their skills. Meditation is a skill anybody can learn to help improve their stress levels. It stops the constant chatter in your head. It gives you space to be still and quiet – a state when intuitive people have realizations and can listen to their unconscious selves talking.
Listen to your body
One of the basic ways to learn to trust your instincts more is to listen to your body. Does thinking about something make you feel “sick” deep in the pit of your stomach? Does your heart race when
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you consider a certain course of action? Spend some time determining why your body responds the way it does in certain situations. Try to correlate it to what you were thinking, saying, or doing beforehand. Before long, you'll be able to tell which of these responses deserve the most attention.
Practice spontaneity
You don't have to go every direction the wind blows you, but at least periodically try to do something spontaneous. Pay attention to your feelings when you do something on the spur of the moment.
Pay attention to your media
Sometimes a movie, a book or a song will trigger some intuitive thoughts. Maybe the song you heard reminded you of the summer you went to camp when you were a kid. You'd forgotten all about a cabin mate who initially seemed stuck up, but turned out after a few days to clearly just be shy. Suddenly you realize your boss is like that cabin mate.
Or maybe you're reading a book and a sentence leaps out at you. Even if you can't make a connection to the information that touches you, remember it and how you feel. It may come in handy later! (It’s helpful to keep a notepad with you at all times for a while to jot down these thoughts)
Practice presence
Dwelling on the past and the future is where many of us live most of the time. Plus, we take ourselves anywhere-but-the-present with our constant worrying and plan making. And our society actually values multi-tasking despite all the research which proves it’s completely ineffective.
Being present is shoving all of that stuff out of your head and being in the now.
It’s a gift which allows you the awareness of others and the world around you.
See, when you’re pondering what you’re going to do later in the day, or thinking about a great client session from the day before, you’re actually missing what’s going on right in front of your nose.
Distractions keep us from noticing things going on around us and in our bodies. Which is why practicing presence is essential to developing your intuition. It will help you become a MUCH better coach.
Get regular exercise
Yes, exercise even helps you develop intuition. Getting and staying active gets us in touch with our bodies. And being aware of what are bodies feel is essential for our intuition. Our bodies are ground zero. They give us signals about situations and other people, one of the key elements in intuition.
Journal
Writing down what we think and feel in black and white is an excellent way to start trusting your intuition. You’ll see patterns and insights when you re-read what you wrote. It will become clear in print when going with your intuition worked for you vs. when it didn't.
Journaling can also help you begin to identify how you personally experience intuition both mentally and physically.
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Get outdoors
We spend so much time cooped in our homes and offices that getting out in nature is critical not only to developing our intuition, but also good for us mentally, emotionally and physically. The guy who first said, "You've got to stop and smell the roses" wasn't kidding. We need to literally stop what we're doing and experience the life growing around us.
As a hobby, I hike. It's amazing to me how many times an idea will come to me out of the blue while I'm in the woods. I often find a simple answer to a problem I've been dwelling on for days because of something I see or experience on a mountain trail. For example:
It’s inevitable to find unplanned obstacles on the trail and have to find a way around them. Often as I’m doing this I find my mind intuitively discovers a way around an obstacle I’m facing at work, too…
Hiking is a lot easier when you follow pre-made paths people have carved out before you. It might take a bunch of work to get to the top, but at least you know if you put one foot in front of the other and stay on the trail, you’re going to get there! Having this experience again and again reminds me to seek help from people who know more than me, have done what I want to do, and been where I want to go. (It’s SO easy to forget this in our narcissistic world!)
Intuition is part of our nature, and when observe the instincts of birds, squirrels, and even insects protecting them from harm, it subtly reinforces the value of our instincts, too.
Pay attention to your dreams
Everybody has dreams while they're sleeping whether they remember them or not. Dreams are our unconscious mind’s way of working out things that are puzzling or troubling us. Intuition frequently manifests itself in our dream life. (Note: If you don’t remember your dreams, place a pad and pencil by the side of your bed and just write down the first thoughts you have when you wake up in the morning. It won’t be long until that leads you to dream fragments… and then to full dreams)
Take a hot shower
Amazingly enough, many creative people get struck with inspiration in the shower, and intuition strikes there, too. Why? Because the experience of detoxifying and cleansing relaxes us both physically and mentally. That steamy stream of water not only opens our pores, it opens our minds too! And a relaxed mind is one of the most important keys to developing your intuition. If we are mentally weary, we're liable to dismiss your intuitive insights as mere “brain chatter.”
Learn how to turn your analytical side on and off at will
Play an imaginary game with your kids or find a quiet place where you can just be. We quite naturally analyze and judge people, information, and things all day long. When we stop thinking about what's good or bad, or whether we should take that new position opening up at work, we give our mind the space to be creative and to bring those subconscious notions we've been kicking around in our head into our consciousness.
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The above are the most common ways to develop your intuition. You’ll almost certainly find some of them help you more than others. Try a few and see how it goes!
How to use intuition in your coaching practice
Odds are you are already using intuition in your coaching practice, you just don’t know it. For example, if you have a face to face practice, your intuition is unconsciously picking up on your client’s body language. Even if you try to do it all consciously, there’s just too much to process. Millions of years of evolution takes over and tells you on a very gut level what’s going on with the person in front of you.
And even when you can’t see them, your intuition is constantly analyzing your clients voice, inflection, pauses, volume, stuttering or lack thereof, redundant words, emotional tone, and more.
So start with the simple instruction to pay a little more attention to your clients’ body language and voice patterns.
Learn to relax with your clients
Some coaches, especially if they are new to the field, are brimming with excitement, new ideas and techniques to help their clients. In addition to this excitement, most coaches may feel a certain level of anxiety about their sessions.
While anxiety is perfectly normal for a new coach, it can crowd out your intuition. So you’ll want to take steps to relax your mind before a session. Even just a few minutes to meditate, journal, do your affirmations, pray, or whatever other constructive activity lifts you up and inspires you will help. And for this reason, it’s essential you leave yourself enough time between session to take self-care breaks. (Coaches who schedule clients back to back without at least 15 minutes in between, in my experience, don’t have as fulfilling or successful a practice for this reason)
Avoid distractions
It's hard to be present to your client when you are thinking about the last one, checking for an important email, or simply not feeling well. All of these things are distractions which keep us from being in the moment. When you remain fully present for your clients, you'll hear most of what they say, which dramatically increases the odds of having an intuitive insight.
Let it keep
Sometimes it's difficult keeping a hunch to yourself, especially if you are sure you’ve got THE answer to your client's problem! But unless it is something that is time-sensitive, it might be a good idea to keep it to yourself for a session or two, sometimes longer if the client isn't ready to hear it. Before you tell your client about your intuitive thought, ponder it between sessions. At the next session, ask some questions that may give you more clarity about your hunch. If the information your client gives you reinforces your hunch, tell your client about it.
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But please note this is not a hard and fast rule. Especially as you gain more experience using and communicating your intuitive hunches, and especially as you get to know any particular client over time, you’ll find less time is necessary before presenting your insights.
But in the beginning, letting it keep is usually the more effective route!
Get permission from your clients
Before you share your intuitive thoughts with your clients, you may consider asking them if it's OK. Most clients will appreciate getting a little extra insight. If it's not your style to be so direct, just clarify your notion is based on your intuition. You might say something like, "I have a hunch maybe the reason you’re having a problem with your boss is because you’re still angry he got promoted over you. Do you think that could be some of the problem?"
Notice that I ended what I said about the intuitive thought with a question. And I didn’t 100% assume I was right. Because it’s not really possible to get 100% inside someone else’s head, it’s not ever possible to be 100% on target with your intuition. The best we can ever offer another human being is our best empathic guess…
But that’s a LOT!
After you've told a client your hunch, always pause for their reaction and see what they think. Was it on target? Allow for the clients to modify your insights to their liking.
Most clients will tell you the truth, so you should generally take their reactions at face value. But sometimes clients may not be ready to face what you've intuited. Because they are in denial they may not believe your hunch is right.
This is very difficult for new coaches to understand. As a new coach, we really live for those “Aha!” reactions from clients. They validate our thinking and make us feel worthwhile as coaches. But the truth is, the bigger insights are usually about things which are harder to change for the client… things they are more thoroughly defended against seeing.
What this means is, a lot of your BIG intuitive insights may be met with a luke-warm reaction at first. The more important the insight is, the more time it may take your clients to integrate, appreciate, and act on it.
So your “reward” as a coach needs to be setting the process in motion and NOT that “Aha!” moment. And you won’t be able to recognize the signs of this until it’s happened a few times. But if you allow for the client’s genuine reaction and encourage them to explore it, you WILL have set the process in motion. Read this sentence again please… it’s really critical for your success.
How to tell if you're on target
If your client is ready to hear what your hunch is, you'll be able to tell your intuition was on target because their resistance to achieving their goal starts to go away. Everything starts to get a little easier for them…including the sessions themselves. Your client will feel less "stuck," and you'll both
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have ideas about how to take action to solve the problem or take the next step in helping the client achieve her goals. Both you and your client will feel right about the hunch.
Teach your clients to be more intuitive
Everybody can benefit from getting in touch with their intuitive side. Work with your client using some of the tools listed previously to help them begin to trust their gut instinct.
It's a good idea to set up the right kind of environment for your clients if you are planning to teach them techniques to improve their intuition. I know some coaches who engage the creative side of the brain using guided imagery. Others spend a few minutes before starting each coaching session by meditating together.
I personally teach my clients to take 10 minutes of quiet, reflective, alone time before their sessions— and—15 minutes afterwards. This provides a kind of “warm up” and “cool down” space which allows for the session work to be more intense and intuition stimulating. It’s a space for daydreams, which is where intuition LOVES to rear its pretty little head!
Conclusion
Intuition can be a powerful tool in your coaching practice. It's important to prepare and stay on top of your game by practicing some tools to keep your intuitive skills sharp.
I have a gut feeling that many of you, after reading this book, will start learning to trust your own instincts more and will teach your clients to give their intuition a chance, as well!
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