Today, we are bombarded by information from many sources. While access to information can be useful, information overload can prevent one from making the right decision.
The situations where there is a distracting amount of data show why intuition is important. Intuition can help you choose the best course of action in any situation.
In fact, intuition can be highly useful even when information is scarce.
What Does Being Intuitive Mean
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When a person is intuitive, it means he has the ability to know or understand something without any direct evidence or reasoning process.
It means having the ability to use one’s intuition, which is the instinctive awareness that gives humans a “hunch” or a “gut feeling.”
Why Intuition Is Important
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Previously, intuition was shrouded in mystery. Scientific research, however, indicates that intuition is not some magical knowledge that appears out of nowhere.
Rather, it arises from the information a person acquires in his daily life, coupled with pattern recognition.
The acquired information is stored in one’s subconscious. He knows it, but he does not know that he knows it.
And when the brain identifies a situation similar to what had occurred before, pattern recognition kicks in and the accumulated information from the past will be pulled out.
This way, a person instantly “acquires” knowledge about something, although he cannot explain why he knows it.
Intuition is important because it allows you to act immediately. With intuition, there are no logical thinking processes that must be followed.
Your brain will give you a rough “estimate” of what the situation is, and what should be done next.
This is crucial in situations where time is of the essence or where rational thinking cannot be relied upon due to the lack of data.
Intuition can also be an important tool when conflicting information is present, and it cannot be determined which is more accurate.
The usefulness of intuition is not limited to day-to-day activities. It can be valuable in one’s profession as well.
For instance, Mikhail Tal, the eighth World Chess Champion, used his refined intuition to win his way to the top.
He created chess positions where exact calculations are almost impossible.
Then he made moves which were mainly based on his intuition. He sacrificed his pieces if he “felt” that it was the right thing to do.
These sacrifices led to many brilliant wins, proving he was justified in trusting his intuition.
Intuition has also helped business leaders.
In a study done by the Harvard Business Review, a considerable number of the CEOs who participated in the research admitted that they often relied on intuition when making business decisions.
The presence of numerous options available, the volatility of the market, and all the other factors beyond the control of their respective companies prevented a straightforward decision-making process based purely on facts.
Because of the variables present, CEOs had to rely on their hunch when making decisions.
These CEOs’ decisions affected not only themselves, but their employees, suppliers, customers, and stockholders as well.
And in times of uncertainty and absence or overabundance of information, these business leaders relied on their intuition to help their companies succeed.
Clearly, intuition is valuable in the field of business because it is used to answer million-dollar questions, literally.
Intuition is also important in tasks that require creativity, such as painting or writing songs.
When making art, it is sometimes difficult to explain one’s creative decisions.
And it would be difficult if the artist would have to defend each element of his work. Rather, the artist would be better off following his “sixth sense” to make progress.
What Are the Benefits Of Intuition?
1. You Will Have More Trust In Yourself and Your Inner Knowing
A developed intuition benefits one’s self-confidence. You will realize that you are not powerless even in the most confusing situations.
Your subconscious has information that you can use in the form of intuitive ideas.
Knowing that you have the tool to make solid decisions, you will be in a better position to act and execute your ideas.
You will also understand that the ideas bubbling up in your head are not distractions that should be dispelled.
Rather, they are useful clues from your subconscious that will lead you to the solutions to your problems.
2. You Will Make Better Choices and Decisions
Having access to information is not enough. To be useful, information must be interpreted and applied. And that is where intuition becomes crucial.
A developed intuition will help you see similarities among different situations and guide you to the optimal course of action.
Information can sometimes be deceiving. Your intuition will tell you when you should not take data at its face value.
You will have a hunch that the information you have is not telling you the whole picture or that it presents an inaccurate one.
For example, chess grandmasters intentionally train and use their intuition.
These people earn their living by making decisions over the board in tense and competitive environments. And they have to make decisions within the time limit allotted to them.
Intuition helps them choose the best moves immediately.
Even the current world champion, Magnus Carlsen, says in post-match interviews that he makes moves not because of calculations he made but because he “felt” that he should make those moves.
3. You Will Be More Confident About Your Decisions
Making a decision is difficult in itself. However, a decision, once made, does not magically end the problem.
There are cases where implementing the decision presents more problems. In these situations, confidence in the decision made is crucial.
During the implementation stage, second-guessing one’s self is counterproductive.
Sure, it is important to determine, every now and then, whether the situation has changed and whether another decision must be made.
But doubting a decision without any basis except unfounded anxiety should be avoided.
With a developed intuition, you will be more comfortable in implementing your decisions.
You will also be in a better position to move on and tackle new challenges without worrying about your past actions.
4. You Will Have New Ideas and Perspectives
Your options will not be limited to what is shown by the available data. You will also view the data in a different light.
Your intuition will help you identify incomplete and/or inaccurate information.
It will also help you figure out the best way to interpret the situation before you. Thus, you will have great opportunities to make excellent decisions that might seem illogical at first glance.
5. Your Creative Thinking Will Improve
Understanding how intuition works and learning how to improve it will give a boost to your creativity. You will be surprised at how fast new ideas appear.
You will also be more comfortable in making artistic decisions that feel right for you but are questionable for other people.
6. You Will Be More Mindful and Self-Aware
Having a developed intuition helps you to become more aware of yourself and your surroundings. You will be more sensitive to the feelings of others. You will identify warning signs or new opportunities.
By understanding your intuition, you will have better knowledge of the situation you are in.
7. You Will Identify Your True Purpose In Life
It is difficult to find one’s goal in life. No one can tell you what you should do except yourself. And a developed intuition can help you discover what you really want to do in the long term.
8. Your Well-Being Will Improve
Developing and trusting your intuition means you can confidently face new problems. You will no longer fear the unknown.
Knowing your intuition can help you find warning signs means you will not be as anxious as before.
And freeing yourself from your worries and fears ultimately leads to improved well-being.
9. You Will Be Able To Notice the Signs Your Body Gives You
A developed intuition will help you understand your body better. You will know when pain somewhere in your body can be ignored or treated with over-the-counter medicine.
You will also know when such pain should be considered as a cause for alarm and that it is time for you to go to the doctor.
Your body gives you signs that a developed intuition can pick up and interpret.
Why Intuition Is Important: Summary
Intuition helps you make decisions quickly and confidently. It helps you understand yourself, your body, and your surroundings. It helps you in making and implementing decisions.
A developed intuition can improve your well-being and your chances of being successful in life.
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