How Do I Know When I’ve Found My Inner Compass?
(And How to Practice Trusting Your Intuition Daily)
You’ve probably had those moments.
A gut feeling you couldn’t explain.
A whisper of “yes” or “no” before your brain caught up.
An unshakable knowing that didn’t come from logic—but felt completely true.
That’s your inner guidance talking.
Also known as your intuition, your inner compass, your soul GPS—whatever name feels right to you.
But in a noisy world full of pressure, perfectionism, and people-pleasing, it can be hard to know which voice to trust.
So let’s break it down.
What Is Inner Guidance, Really?
Your inner guidance is that deeper part of you that just knows.
It’s not frantic, not fear-based, not loud.
It’s steady. Subtle. Clear.
And it’s always been there.
Intuition is not about predicting the future.
It’s about tuning in to what’s aligned, what’s true, and what resonates on a soul level—even if it doesn’t make sense on paper.
How Do I Know When I’m Actually Hearing It?
Great question. Here are some signs you’re tapping into your inner guidance:
1. It Feels Calm and Grounded
Even if the message surprises you or challenges your ego, intuitive guidance tends to land softly. It’s not panicked. It just feels true.
2. It Comes Quickly, Before the Mind Overthinks
You might get a hit of clarity before your thoughts even form. It’s that first feeling—before fear or logic starts arguing.
3. Your Body Reacts
Goosebumps. A lump in your throat. A sense of lightness or tightness. Your body is an intuitive instrument. If something lights you up or weighs you down? That’s a clue.
4. It’s Consistent Over Time
You may try to talk yourself out of it, but inner guidance keeps knocking—gently and persistently—until you finally listen.
5. It’s Not Always Convenient, But It Is Honest
Intuition might tell you to walk away from something that looks “good on paper.” It may nudge you to take a risk, speak your truth, or slow down when everyone else is speeding up.
So, How Do I Practice Trusting It?
If you’ve spent years overriding your gut or disconnecting from your body (welcome to being human), it can take some intentional practice to reconnect.
Here’s where to start:
1. Pause Before You Decide
Give yourself a moment to feel into a decision before going straight to logic. Ask: “What feels aligned—not just what makes sense?”
2. Tune Into Your Body
Start noticing your physical responses to people, spaces, and choices. Does your chest tighten? Do your shoulders relax? Your body is wise.
3. Start Small
Don’t pressure yourself to use intuition for huge life choices right away. Start with little things:
What do I actually want to eat?
What song feels good right now?
Which invitation feels like a full-body yes?
Each tiny act of trust builds the muscle.
4. Journal Your Hits
Keep an “intuition log.” Track times you had a gut feeling—and what happened. Over time, you’ll start to see a pattern that proves you do know.
5. Create Space and Stillness
Intuition thrives in quiet. It’s hard to hear when you’re overwhelmed, overscheduled, or numbing out. Meditation, breathwork, nature, or even just five minutes of silence can open the channel.
6. Notice the Voice of Fear vs. the Voice of Truth
Fear is loud, urgent, critical.
Intuition is steady, clear, and empowering—even when it asks you to stretch.
Learn to notice the difference.
Final Truth? You Already Know.
Even if you’ve gotten good at second-guessing or outsourcing your power, the wisdom is still there. You’re not broken. You’re just remembering.
You don’t need to be psychic to trust your intuition.
You just need to be present.
You just need to be willing.
You just need to be you.