When I stop and think things over I’ll usually go with what makes most sense. However, if I don’t think things over carefully I’ll usually go with my gut instinct which is usually wrong! Lol
My first instinct is usually right or at least close enough to get the job done. If I stop and think about it or look back to reassess I generally come to the same or similar conclusion anyway so I’ve learned to trust it pretty well.
My gut tells me I should answer this question and I always have gone by my gut but the really cool part is I have begun to really know before hand that something’s up and my gut radar is correct as opposed to knowing after the fact my gut was right.
Our “gut” reactions are the product of our experiences and our growing understanding about how people and organizations work.
While we may not formally analyse our process at arriving at decisions, “gut” feelings don’t come from some mysterious source.
We may simply not be aware of the fact that we process past learning and current information to arrive at these intuitions or “gut” feelings.
I go with my gut feelings when it comes to my first impression of someone when I meet them for the first time. I’m usually always right about whether the person is likeable or can be trusted. Most of the rest of the time I don’t notice gut feelings at all.
Listen to your gut, but question it. Sometimes your instincts may be telling you something like “just run” but think it through. Always remember consequences.
Fact from fiction, truth from diction. Not all the time. in the past it has gotten me into a lot of hot water. Sometimes your gut can get you played out of a lot of money or put into dangerous situations. These days I try to rely more on the logic and facts and go with the gut as the last resort.
I wish I had trusted my gut instincts in the past when it comes to people. I also wish i trusted myself when it comes to situations that I handled badly. :-) usually your gut doesn’t lie. If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.