Learn to be Intuitive | 12 min ago
“Start small by trusting your intuition in everyday situations. It could be something as simple as deciding what to eat or what route to take. Pay attention to how following your intuition makes you feel, and note your results.”
Written by Derek Wolf, feature writer for Learn to Be Intuitive.
Using Intuition to Make Small Decisions
Welcome back to Learn to Be Intuitive. Today, we’re focusing on something simple yet powerful—using your intuition to make small decisions in everyday life.
Whether it’s choosing what to wear, deciding what to eat, or determining your next task, practicing intuition in these low-stakes moments is a great way to build your intuitive muscles. Let’s explore how trusting that inner voice in small decisions can open the door to greater confidence in your intuition overall.
What is Intuition?
Intuition is often described as a “gut feeling” or an inner voice that guides you in making choices without conscious reasoning. It’s not the result of detailed analysis or weighing all the options—it’s more about quickly sensing what feels right.
Our intuition is always at work, picking up on subtle cues and combining past experiences, emotions, and perceptions to give us a sense of what’s right or wrong in any given moment. While it might seem mysterious, intuition is simply another tool in our decision-making toolbox. We tend to reserve it for bigger decisions—relationships, jobs, life changes—but it’s equally effective, and perhaps even more reliable, when used for the small, everyday choices we face.
Why Focus on Small Decisions?
Using intuition in small decisions is a low-pressure way to strengthen this inner voice. After all, deciding what to wear or which snack to choose isn’t life-changing, so there’s less anxiety involved. By starting small, you create space to practice listening to your intuition without overthinking the outcomes.
These little moments can be surprisingly powerful. Why?
Because by using intuition for smaller choices, you’re building trust with yourself. It’s like learning any new skill—if you practice in easy, manageable situations, you’ll be more confident when the stakes are higher.
You might be surprised at how often your gut steers you in the right direction, even in these minor decisions. And over time, as you learn to trust your intuition in small things, you’ll begin to rely on it more in bigger situations.
Using Intuition in Small Decisions
Let’s talk about some everyday scenarios where you can practice using your intuition:
What to Wear: Next time you’re deciding what to wear for the day, don’t spend too much time in front of the closet. Close your eyes, take a breath, and just pick something that feels right. Instead of focusing on external factors like the weather or what others might think, trust what makes you feel good in that moment.
After you’ve chosen, notice how you feel throughout the day.
Was it comfortable?
Did it suit your mood or energy level?
What to Eat: We often overanalyze food choices, thinking about calories, nutrition, or even what we think we should eat. Try letting your intuition take the lead next time. What are you genuinely craving? If you’re torn between two options, pause and feel which one your body seems to lean toward.
Daily Tasks: Have a list of things to do? Instead of prioritizing based on what seems most urgent or logical, try asking your intuition, “What’s next?” Then go with whatever answer comes to you, even if it doesn’t seem the most logical. You might find that trusting your gut leads to better focus or an unexpected but rewarding result.
Social Interactions: If you’re debating whether to attend a casual event or gathering, don’t analyze all the pros and cons. Ask yourself how you feel about going—do you feel excited, neutral, or resistant? Listen to what your gut tells you and follow that feeling without trying to justify it.
What Happens When You Trust Your Intuition?
So, what should you expect when you start using your intuition for these smaller decisions? More often than not, you’ll find that things flow more easily. Your decision-making becomes quicker, less stressful, and often more aligned with what feels right for you in the moment.
The more you trust your intuition, the more connected you become with your own inner wisdom.
You may also experience less second-guessing and overanalyzing. When we rely solely on logic and analysis, we often go back and forth, weighing options to the point of mental exhaustion. Intuition, on the other hand, is fast. It’s that immediate sense of “this feels right” or “this doesn’t feel right,” and it can save you a lot of time and mental energy.
Another benefit is that you may begin to notice patterns in your preferences and desires. Over time, you’ll develop a clearer understanding of what your true needs and wants are. This self-awareness can be incredibly valuable not only for small decisions but also when larger life choices come into play.
What If It Doesn’t Work Out?
Now, you might be thinking, “But what if my gut feeling is wrong?”
That’s a common concern, especially if you’re new to trusting your intuition.
Here’s the thing: intuition isn’t about being perfect; it’s about learning.
If your decision doesn’t turn out as expected, that’s okay. Every experience, whether successful or not, helps you refine your intuition. Pay attention to what you felt in the moment of decision, how you acted on it, and what the outcome was.
The beauty of practicing on small decisions is that even if it doesn’t work out perfectly, there’s no major consequence. If you end up not liking what you wore or realizing you should’ve eaten something else, it’s all part of the learning process. By reflecting on those experiences, you’ll gradually sharpen your intuitive sense.
Building Trust with Your Intuition
Give this a try: use small, everyday decisions as opportunities to practice trusting your intuition. The more you listen to your inner voice in these low-stakes situations, the stronger and more reliable it will become. And remember, it’s not about getting every decision right—it’s about building trust with yourself and developing a deeper connection with your inner wisdom.
As you move through your day, challenge yourself to use your gut feeling in at least one decision.
Whether it’s what to wear, what to eat, or what task to tackle next, try trusting that inner voice without overthinking.
Then, take a moment afterward to reflect.
Did it feel right?
How did things turn out?
This practice of tuning into your intuition, even in small ways, will make a big difference in how you approach all aspects of your life.
Start building that trust in your inner voice, one decision at a time.
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Until next time, keep listening to that inner voice—it always knows the way".
Derek Wolf
"If you found today’s article helpful, don’t forget to subscribe and share it with others who are looking to strengthen their intuition too.
Until next time, keep listening to that inner voice—it always knows the way".
Derek Wolf
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