The Paradox of Seeking Advice When You Already Know the Solution

Trust your own heart and natural human instincts, always.

Time and time again, I used to give people the benefit of the doubt. But when my heart told me not to do so, I did it anyway, looking like a damn fool.

That’s where I was constantly punished. Follow your heart and natural human sharp intuition. That instinctual hint that this is not where you should be, this is not who you should be with, and your heart is at risk.

What do science and biology say?

The validity and reliability of intuition as a decision-making tool is a subject of ongoing debate among psychologists and other researchers.

“Never apologize for trusting your intuition — your brain can play tricks, your heart can blind, but your gut is always right.” — Rachel Wolchin

There is some scientific evidence to suggest that the gut, or more specifically, the gut microbiome, may play a role in influencing our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Okay, but we knew that, right?

Apparently, the gut is home to trillions of microorganisms that help regulate many bodily functions, including digestion, metabolism, and immune system function. However, more recent studies have also suggested that the gut microbiome may directly impact the brain and nervous system and can influence our emotions, mood, and decision-making.