In the past, when I was faced with tough decisions I would analyze, analyze, and again, analyze the pros and cons of each decision. At the end of the over-analyzing, I would be back at square one, still wondering which decision to move forward with. I would find myself tucking away innate feelings and thoughts as though they didn’t matter and concentrating on the other party at hand and how they would feel and what was best for THEM. You get the point.

Recently, I have been faced with some tough decisions that left my heart, again, playing tug-o-war with my mind. My heart was telling me to do one thing, my mind another. And, until recently, I can’t remember a time I made a decision and didn’t end up questioning it, over-analyzing it, and wondering, “Did I do the right thing?” Until now.  This time I really stopped and listened to what my gut was telling me to do.  It was empowering, refreshing, eye-opening and bottom line, very foreign to me. I couldn’t fathom why I felt so free when the decision wasn’t exactly all happy and smiles. I realized what it felt like to dig deep and listen to my gut, to put ME first, and to be 110% confident in my decision.

After 28 years, these simple words, “TRUST YOUR GUT” are finally resonating with me. Whether it’s regarding a business decision, a new venture,  a relationship, or just being approached by everyday life decisions, I challenge you to take the time to listen to your gut. It knows best.

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