How to Know If It's Intuition or Insecurity
Your gut is powerful—but so is your fear. And sometimes, the two can feel almost identical. You feel a twinge, a warning, or a push to pull back—and suddenly you’re left wondering: Is this my intuition trying to protect me, or my insecurity trying to hold me back?
Understanding the difference between these two voices is one of the most important emotional intelligence tools you can develop. Because the more you can trust your inner guidance system, the more confidently you’ll move through life.
Here’s how to start telling the difference:
1. Intuition is calm. Insecurity is chaotic. Your intuition doesn’t yell. It doesn’t spiral. It delivers a quiet, grounded truth. If your internal voice feels frantic, full of urgency or fear—it’s likely insecurity.
2. Intuition is about protection. Insecurity is about avoidance. Intuition might urge you to slow down, say no, or walk away—but always in the direction of your peace. Insecurity, on the other hand, tries to keep you small and "safe" by avoiding discomfort.
3. Intuition leads with clarity. Insecurity leads with confusion. When you sit with your feelings, does clarity rise, or do you feel more unsure? That difference is your emotional compass.
Try This Mini Practice: Ask yourself: “If I removed fear from this situation, what would I feel called to do?” That’s your intuition.
Bonus Journal Prompts:
“What would I do if I fully trusted myself?”
“When in the past have I confused fear with guidance?”
“What does peace feel like in my body?”
The more you practice listening inward, the stronger your intuition becomes. You stop second-guessing every choice. You begin to trust that your body and spirit know what’s best for you.
Strengthen your inner guidance with the Self-Confidence Workbook—filled with mindset exercises and prompts that help you make empowered decisions with confidence and clarity.
