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We\u2019ve all had that moment where we\u2019ve made a decision based purely on a feeling. Whether that\u2019s a good or bad habit \u2013 I\u2019m not sure \u2013 but it\u2019s happened to all of us at one point or another. Despite the rationale your brain may try to instill, when intuition kicks in, that\u2019s it \u2013 you\u2019re rolling with it. In some cases that may seem like a rash decision \u2013 like it wasn\u2019t well thought out or as though you aren\u2019t weighing all the options, but from time-to-time learning to trust your intuition can pay off, especially in business. Whether you work for yourself or you\u2019re part of a larger organization, having a good sense of what works and what doesn\u2019t comes in handy every once in a while \u2013 for both quick decisions and larger more strategic planning. So how do you know when to use it? Here\u2019s a look at why learning to trust that inner voice can pay off \u2013 in more ways than one.<\/p>\n

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Learning to Trust Your Intuition for Business<\/h2>\n

Listening to your body. Whether you know it or not, we all have an innate sense built within that helps us navigate feelings of danger or wary situations. You know that feeling \u2013 it\u2019s tough to describe because it truly comes from within \u2013 you just know. Whether it\u2019s actually a physically dangerous situation or you\u2019re weary of a person or even a pending business deal \u2013 your body will let you know when it\u2019s time to flee. Listening to that gut feeling is essential for navigating your decisions in the business world.<\/p>\n

Your initial reaction deserves some credit. Despite your rational self suggesting that you make lists and think about pros and cons of a situation, your initial instinct has some serious merit behind it. Think of all the times that you\u2019ve had a first thought about something and then forced yourself to go through the decision-making process, only to be back at your original thought? It happens more than we care to admit \u2013 so from time to time, allow yourself to trust your first thought and roll with it.<\/p>\n

Challenging yourself is OK too. Especially when it comes to business, some decisions can make or break a deal or even the future of an entire project \u2013 so why risk it? If you\u2019re feeling like going with your gut right out of the gate isn\u2019t the wisest course of action, good for you! That\u2019s called being smart and thoughtful about the way you operate in the business world. Here\u2019s thing \u2013 once you\u2019ve challenged yourself, you\u2019ve examined all the options and you\u2019re still back at your original instinct \u2013 that\u2019s when it\u2019s time to give yourself due credit and simply operate on trust.<\/p>\n

Do you ever just go with your gut when it comes to business decisions or do you employ a more strategic process?<\/p>\n

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We\u2019ve all had that moment where we\u2019ve made a decision based purely on a feeling. Whether that\u2019s a good or bad habit \u2013 I\u2019m not sure \u2013 but it\u2019s happened to all of us at one point or another. Despite the rationale your brain may try to instill, when intuition kicks in, that\u2019s it \u2013…<\/p>\n

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