Today, we’re diving into a topic every entrepreneur and business owner faces: how to trust your gut in life and business. Building confidence in your intuition is essential, whether you’re a creative entrepreneur or launching a small business. Learning to trust your intuition is a process that can transform both personal growth and business success.

Trusting my gut wasn’t always easy. There were times I second-guessed myself, looked for outside opinions, and doubted my instincts. Over time, though, I discovered that trusting your intuition can lead to more authentic, aligned decisions. Today, I’m sharing practical tips from my latest podcast episode on how to recognize, strengthen, and rely on your intuition in life and business.

1. What Intuition Feels Like and How to Recognize It

Intuition often feels like a calm, confident sense of “knowing.” It’s different from anxiety or doubt, which often feel chaotic or tense. Think of intuition as a quiet, inner voice that says, “This is right for you.” In my podcast, I shared a story about a pivotal moment in my life: I was working as an HR manager but had a strong pull toward starting my own business in event planning. When I was unexpectedly laid off, I took it as a sign to finally trust my gut and dive fully into my business.

This experience taught me that intuition often appears as a clear feeling. It’s not overwhelming but steady and persistent. Learning to recognize this feeling helps you make choices that align with your goals and values.

Takeaway: Notice when you feel calm or clear about something—this might be your intuition guiding you. Trusting your gut helps you recognize what is right for your journey.

2. Building Trust with Your Gut Through Small Decisions

Trusting your gut starts with small, low-risk decisions and strengthens over time. Building intuition is like building a muscle—you have to exercise it. When I decided to start my balloon business, some friends doubted the idea, saying, “Balloons are a trend,” or “No one will pay for that.” I felt a strong pull to pursue it, and now, years later, I’m grateful I trusted my instincts.

Start by trusting your intuition on everyday choices—whether it’s following an idea, meeting someone new, or exploring a creative project. Success with small choices helps build confidence in trusting your instincts on bigger decisions.

Takeaway: Trusting yourself on small decisions builds your “intuition muscle,” helping you trust your gut for bigger business and life choices.

3. Balancing Intuition with Logic in Business Decisions

For entrepreneurs, intuition is a valuable asset that complements data and logic. Sometimes, intuition reveals insights that numbers can’t. When I hired my virtual assistant, I had some doubts due to the financial commitment. But I trusted my gut that help was essential for business growth. It turned out to be one of my best decisions.

In business, intuition can act as a guide alongside logical decision-making. Take time to gather information, but don’t ignore your gut. Often, intuition helps identify red flags or spot unexpected opportunities. Balancing gut feelings with data-driven choices can lead to better, more confident decisions in business.

Takeaway: Trusting your gut alongside logic creates a powerful approach to decision-making, whether in business partnerships or creative ideas.

4. Learning from Intuition, Even with Unexpected Outcomes

Not every intuitive choice leads to immediate success, and that’s okay. Each choice helps you grow. I shared in the podcast about a past relationship where I ignored my intuition, despite a feeling that something was off. The experience taught me a valuable lesson: sometimes, intuition brings awareness to areas we need to learn from or redirect.

Unexpected outcomes aren’t failures; they’re growth opportunities. If your intuition doesn’t lead to the outcome you envisioned, remember it’s a step toward aligning with your purpose. Building intuition helps navigate challenges with more resilience and flexibility.

Takeaway: Use each intuitive decision, whether it succeeds or surprises you, as a chance to strengthen self-trust and move forward with purpose.

Final Thoughts: Cultivate Intuition for Authentic Life and Business Decisions

Learning to trust your gut takes time, but it’s a skill that can empower you as an entrepreneur. Developing intuition can guide you to make more authentic decisions in life and business. With practice, you’ll learn to balance intuition with logic, building a stronger foundation for business growth and personal fulfillment.

For more insights, listen to the full episode of the Creative on the Grind Podcast, where I share stories, practical strategies, and actionable steps to trust yourself more fully. Remember, trusting your gut allows you to build a life and business that aligns with who you truly are.

Thank you for reading! If this post resonated with you, share it or comment below. We’d love to hear how intuition has shaped your journey. Until next time, stay creative and stay on the grind!

If you enjoyed this episode check out How to Build Your Confidence As An Entrepreneur.

xo DeAndra