Develop your Intuition

5 Ways To Develop Your Intuition Intuition is a tool that all of us have.

Some people suggest that it’s a mystical power. Others would suggest that it’s merely our subconscious trying to tell us something.

Regardless of the source, we all have that little voice that tries to tell us things from time to time. As we get older, we often learn to ignore that little voice. We turn to logic, and focus on being practical. But we’ve experienced a lot over the years, and there is some part of our brain that has accumulated a tremendous amount of wisdom.

Listening to that little voice can be a good thing. Try these techniques to develop your intuition:

1. Meditate for a few minutes each day. One characteristic of intuition is that it has a soft voice most of the time. It can be challenging to notice it if our minds are busy with other things. Meditation is a great way to clear the mind and make room for our intuition to come shining through. A simple technique to clear your mind is to simply count your breaths and attempt to stay focused on your breathing. Avoid letting your mind wander and when it does, don’t judge it just take a deep breath and come back to your breathing and let it go. Thoughts are like clouds they come and they go.

2. Record your dreams. Our dreams can be full of useful information. Many psychologists believe that we work out our challenges in our sleep. It’s difficult for most of us to remember our dreams. Studies show that we average 5 dreams per night, and most of us are lucky to even remember one. After you get in bed, tell yourself that you want to remember your dreams in the morning. Keep thinking this to yourself until you fall asleep. Keep a notebook and pen near your bed. A voice recorder app on your phone can work well, too. As soon as you wake up, start writing. Dreams tend to fade from memory quickly. Review your dreams and see if there might be any information you can use in your life. Keep a Dream Journal as a way to look back at your dreams and to see if any came to reality.

3. Follow your intuition. The surest way to shut down your intuition is to never follow it. Start using it in situations that have minor importance. It could be as simple as taking a walk and asking yourself which way you should turn at each intersection or fork in the road. Show your intuition that you’re listening and responding. You’ll be more likely to hear from it in the future. We do Nature walks weekly and love to use this at each trail. Then when we get to a great spot we take out our Nature Journals and sit, close our eyes and breathe, we listen to the sounds, we take in the smells, we feel the breeze and just breathe. Then when we open our eyes take in all the sights. A mindfulness meditation is a great way to experience nature and calm the mind. Not to mention the great benefits of the walk itself. Then before we are finished we document the walk in our Nature Journal.

4. Busy your mind. Many people find that their best ideas come while their mind is busy, but not too busy. Some examples commonly cited include, walking, driving down the highway, taking a shower, and listening to the rain. Think about the times you’ve had great ideas. Try to put yourself in similar situations more frequently. Every morning when in the shower take in the sounds of the water, the feeling of the water on your skin, the smell of the shower products, soap, shampoo, watch the water flow down the wall or your skin, and as for taste notice what your favourite taste in body products are, the colour on the labels the logos.

5. Keep a journal. Take a few minutes each day to write in a journal. Sometimes, putting things down on paper opens a floodgate of ideas and inspiration. Study what you’ve written. You’re likely to find insights you haven’t considered. Keep your journals in a safe place, so you’ll feel more comfortable with being honest and thorough. Making your own handmade journal makes it feel so much closer to your heart.

Being in touch with your intuition can help you identify and solve the challenges in your life that are causing stress. It also releases your imagination and creativity. Your intuition is a great resource, but it’s important to nurture it. Start with smaller things. When your intuition has proven it’s reliable, use it to make bigger decisions. Intuition is a tether to the subconscious. It’s your ultimate source of wisdom and creative energy. Make life easier and richer by utilizing all of your resources.

At Creative Mind Body College we run Journal making workshops, Meditation Workshops and Meditation Teacher Training via Zoom or at The Bookmaker Studio. Let me know if you would like more information on any of our Workshops or Courses.