Is Your Inner Bestie Calling?

I know, I know... listening to your inner voice? Sounds like something you’re asked by someone offering you a kale smoothie and reminding you to "manifest abundance." But hear me out. This isn't about crystals (though, no shade if you're into them) or chanting under a full moon (again, no judgment). This is about you finding and vibing with your true self. 

So, take a breath. Close your eyes, because, your BFF inner voice is calling and maybe it’s time to start listening?

So, how much do you trust your gut feelings?

Spoiler alert - not only does your gut intuition lead you in particular directions but nurturing your gut is crucial to your happiness. Did you know, your gut’s basically your brain’s sassy twin?

Alright, here’s the tea, your brain and your gut? Total besties. Actually, more like twins who share all the gossip. Your gut isn’t just there to process food it’s got a whole vibe of its own, sending signals to your brain 24/7. Scientists even call it the "second brain" because your gut is loaded with nerves and bacteria that affect your mood, energy, and overall health. Wild, right? 

When your gut’s happy, think fibre, probiotics, and less junk food, your brains happy. But when your gut’s throwing a tantrum, your brain’s like, “Ugh, same.” Your gut microbiome (microbiomes are trillions of bacteria), produce neurotransmitters like serotonin (read: happiness). Did you know about 90% of serotonin is made in the gut! 

So, big message … if you want to glow from the inside out, you’ve got to start showing your gut some love. Feeling anxious? That could be your gut screaming for help after you downed three energy drinks and called it a meal. Feeling off, or out of touch with yourself? Then maybe it’s time to take a journey inward. Cue the dramatic music … 

Now cut the music, because I want to dive into our gut feelings, our intuition, and while gut feelings can be automatic and seemingly come from nowhere, sometimes by going slower we can get deeper just by embracing silence. Listen, I know silence is NOT a default setting for some of us (read: me) but getting quiet is where the magic happens. Find a moment—just one, okay? Close your eyes. Take a deep belly breath (like a sleeping baby) and exhale. Feel that? Now do a couple more. Nice! Embrace it! 

Is your inner world starting to knock? At first, it might feel like chaos in there, like a group chat in overdrive. Random thoughts about that awkward thing you said, emotions bubbling up. But let it all happen, as this is where the journey begins. Don’t freak out. It’s normal. Intuition isn’t always loud. It’s not always gonna scream, “Hey, this is the answer!” It’s more like a subtle whisper or a gentle nudge. Paying attention to what comes up during still moments might just be your superpower. Gut feelings aren't just metaphoric, it's your body's feedback loop to the stimuli of your life. Try it! Creating pause points in your day, can be revolutionary personally and professionally.

And if you’re not getting any obvious answers at first, chill. Your inner wisdom isn’t ghosting you, it’s just warming up. Be patient with yourself, even if it feels like nothing’s happening, your body's feedback loop is always there, waiting for you to notice. 

When your gut tells you something, don’t brush it off like a spam email. The more you acknowledge your inner wisdom, the stronger it becomes. Remember though, your inner wisdom just like an algorithm is the sum of all your experiences and beliefs (think of your beliefs as a bookcase, everything that has been said to you, done to you, in a book, acknowledged by a place on your bookcase and we have many books in our libraries - and the more similar books you acquire, the more convinced you become about your beliefs). 

It's helpful in moments of quiet to listen and to question ourselves, our repeated thoughts and our bias.