Trust Your Instincts for Real!

The lessons life throws at us are so incredibly profound. In an information saturated world designed to keep us distracted, what’s getting lost is trust in our innate knowledge. We are being conditioned into a state of constant reaction, not taking a moment to breathe and check in with ourselves or ask any questions.

Is this situation right for me? Is this uncomfortable feeling happening for a reason? Do I really need to respond right NOW?

These are questions that are getting lost amidst doom scrolling, comparing, and complaining. I recently had a consult with a mental health practitioner in a search for relief of some serious anxiety and depression.

The good news is that she prompted me to further investigate some physiological imbalances that may have been causing the mental health distress. I was relieved by the information. But then she continued to pressure for an immediate decision and financial commitment for treatment. The ‘close’ was strong.

In my guts, I was put off by a tone of boastful arrogance and insult of the capacity of my amazing medical team she had never met. This did not sit well. Despite my initial reaction of concern, I followed the prompts and paid for the sessions. I had fallen for the ‘fear of loss technique.’ I woke up the next morning with serious buyers’ remorse.

We know situations are never all good or all bad. In my search for answers and relief, I talked myself into keeping the appointment. I also followed up with my medical doctor for specific bloodwork relative to the physiological issues.

As the counselor had correctly noted, the medical labs were out of range. Armed with information, I proceeded to meet with my doctor, and we started a course of treatment that is proving very effective.

There was still the upcoming appointment with the counselor. My instincts told me to cancel, even if I had to forfeit the payment. Be it curiosity or obligation, I attended the in-person session.

As my gut reactions had been absolutely correct, the session was the longest three hours of my life. I walked out exhausted and somewhat mad at myself.

The recovering people pleaser in me was still trying to justify continuing with her. After a nights sleep and some decompression time, I got lovingly honest with myself, this wasn’t for me. I had made a lapse in judgement. It wasn’t the end of the world. I did discontinue further sessions.

This is all such a wonderful reminder to trust our instincts. If someone is demanding immediate payment it’s their hurry, not ours. Everything can wait. If something about a conversation doesn’t feel right there is a good reason.

In an age when we are more disconnected from ourselves than ever before, it’s the perfect time to start listening. Slow down. Take a pause. Pay attention, and stand confident in our truth. If someone else doesn’t like it, that’s on them.

This is how we Create Victory in Any Moment.