Work, money, opportunities and knowing when to pause

Let's bring intuition into the practical stuff. Work. Money. Opportunities. The decisions that keep a roof over your head.

This is where I really want you to stay grounded. Intuition is valuable here, but it works best alongside practical information, not instead of it.

Work

Your intuition might notice things at work your conscious mind hasn't caught up with. That a project's going to struggle. That a colleague is unhappy. That it might be time for a change.

Take those signals seriously. And then check them against what you know. Talk to people. Look at the facts. Use both.

Opportunities

When an opportunity comes up, a job, a business idea, a move, you'll probably feel a mix of things. Excitement, fear, curiosity, doubt.

Rather than looking for one clear feeling, try to notice the different layers.

• What excites me about this?
• What scares me: and is the fear about the opportunity or about change in general?
• What do I know about it practically?
• What does my body do when I imagine actually doing it?
• What would I tell a friend in this situation?

Money

Money decisions are often emotionally loaded. Impulse buys, investments, big purchases. They all stir up desire, fear and sometimes shame.

Intuition can be helpful here, especially for noticing when something feels off. A deal that seems too good, a salesperson who's pushing too hard.

But please don't make big financial decisions purely because something "feels right." Do your research. Get advice if you need it. Then let your intuition help you choose between the sensible options.

Knowing when to pause

Sometimes the most intuitive action is no action at all. Waiting. Not deciding yet. Saying "let me think about it."

Pressure to decide right now is often a sign that something other than intuition is in charge, whether that's someone else's agenda, your own anxiety, or fear of missing out.

You're allowed to say: "I need a bit of time."