New Year, New Resolve: Trusting My Gut

As we welcome the new year with open arms, here's a thought-provoking resolution: Trust your gut. It seems simple, right? But trusting your gut is a skill that needs constant honing. It's a resolution combining wisdom, experience, and a dash of intuition—a recipe for success in both life and business.

Let's face it—we've all been there. Those moments when our inner voice whispers, and we brush it aside. I've certainly had my share of those moments, and every time I've ignored my gut, it's come back to bite me in the butt. In business, it’s almost too easy to cast your intuition aside, falling prey to that nasty imposter syndrome. Trusting your gut—in a man’s world means trusting your own expertise, which is easier said than done. How do we know our inner voice can be trusted?

Here’s the good news…there's solid science behind it. Intuition is not just a whimsical notion; it's a phenomenon backed by data and research. Studies have shown that gut feelings are often the result of our brain processing vast amounts of information at a lightning-fast pace—much faster than our conscious mind can keep up with. In other words, it's our brain's way of saying, "Hey, I've done the math; this is the answer."

And here's the kicker: women, in particular, possess a remarkable superpower known all too well as “women’s intuition.” This unique ability is a combination of emotional intelligence, empathy, and an innate understanding of human behavior. This secret sauce can steer us toward better decisions, whether in business negotiations, team dynamics, or identifying opportunities.

This year, let's resolve to trust our gut wholeheartedly. Let's harness the power of our intuition—the kind that's grounded in experience, informed by data, and fine-tuned by eons of womanhood. Here's to a year filled with decision-making prowess and delightful surprises that await when we choose to listen to our gut. 🚀