When Your Inner Yes And Outer Logic Don’t Match

Most of us are trained to make decisions from logic. We weigh the pros and cons, gather the data, think it through. That has value — especially when you need to justify your decision to someone else.

But there’s also something deeper.

A quiet sense. A gut feel. A knowing that doesn’t come from thought — it comes from within.

We’ve all felt it. That moment where logic points one way, but something in you says, “No — it’s this.”

And that’s the moment where courage comes in.
Because if you’re surrounded by people who think logically (and most workplaces are), then trusting your intuition means being willing to explain a decision that doesn’t follow the usual path.

That’s why intuition isn’t just about having a feeling. It’s about building a relationship with your inner truth — and learning how to translate that truth into a story others can understand.

Here’s how you could go about it:

👉 Start with yourself
Use your intuition for personal decisions. Notice how it feels, and how it plays out.

🤲 Expand into your work
Use it for lower-risk decisions where you’re the key stakeholder. Reflect on the outcomes.

🗣️ Then begin to share
As your confidence grows, practise articulating the story behind your decisions — not just the logic, but the deeper why.

The most logical answer isn’t always the right one.
And sometimes, the right one begins with a quiet inner “yes.”

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