It can sometimes be difficult to determine what’s a gut instinct versus what’s simply nerves (or even bad leftovers). But it’s best not to ignore what your body tries to tell you. You just might end up saying “I knew it” later down the line.
Redditors have been recalling times when their instincts were spot on, so we’ve gathered some of their best stories below. From having a feeling that a partner is cheating or that it wouldn’t be wise to hitch a ride with that seemingly friendly stranger, enjoy reading all about these times when people’s intuition was on their side. And keep reading to find a conversation with writer Susanna Newsonen!
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“Humans have survived in the ‘wild’ for hundreds of thousands of years, and that is thanks to our instincts,” she shared. “It’s only our modern society that has devalued the idea of gut instinct in preference for pure brain power. The reality is that you need both. The good news is that the brain and the gut are constantly communicating with each other. The bad news is that the brain doesn’t always agree with the gut when it over-rationalizes situations and, as a result, the gut isn’t always listened to.”
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“On the outside, I portrayed the perfect image and on the inside, my gut was shouting hell no. And it was right. Now, in hindsight, I realized I was in an emotionally abusive relationship where he constantly tried to control the narrative as well as what I did and even how I dressed,” the expert explained. “Needless to say, it wasn’t a healthy one. But for some reason, because I was so deep in it, I didn’t see it then.”
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“Eventually, I realized I had a very important work meeting with a senior member of the company on Monday morning, and the wedding was planned for Saturday evening. With the time difference and flights available, I couldn’t find a way to make it to both,” Susanna continued. “Stupidly, I ignored my gut feeling to go support my best friend on this day and instead followed my brain to focus on my career path. I missed the wedding and have regretted it ever since. I left the job a year later, so it wasn’t the right one for me anyways. Thankfully, my friend was super understanding and we’re still very close.”
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“It didn’t lead to anything destructive, but it did lead me to feeling disappointed in myself as I knew I wasn’t living my truth. Don’t ever let others tempt you out of listening to your gut instinct,” she told Bored Panda. “If it’s a no, it’s a no for a reason (even if you can’t yet articulate it and it’s just a feeling). You should never feel the need to justify your decisions based on gut feeling. You can just say, ‘I just feel this is what’s best’, and leave it at that. If people can’t comprehend that, it’s their problem, not yours.”
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“No one else can tell you what’s right for you because only you know what’s best for you. Learn to listen to your gut because it will know what is best,” the expert continued. “The more you practice it, the easier it will get. And even if your brain might be saying yes, try to high pause on all the rational thoughts and ask yourself, ‘How do I actually feel about this?’”
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If you’d like to hear more wise words from Susanna or check out her books, be sure to visit her website or follow her on Instagram!
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