That feeling you’re ignoring? Start listening.

Good Morning, inner compass holder 🧭

You’ve got a built-in guide. It’s quiet, calm, and usually shows up before the overthinking kicks in.

It’s your gut. Your instinct. Your intuition.

And today, you’re tuning back into it.

Today’s Vibe: Trust Yourself (No One Knows Better)

We’re taught to value logic, pros/cons lists, and “what makes sense.”

But sometimes, the deepest truths don’t come from your brain.
They come from that feeling. That nudge. That subtle yes—or full-body no.

Let’s get back in touch with your internal signal.

Today’s Mini-Challenge: Practice the Gut Check

Step 1: Remember a Time You “Just Knew”
Think back to a decision you made based on instinct—before you had the facts.
How did that go? Odds are, it was spot-on.

Step 2: Quiet the Noise
Your gut can’t speak through chaos. Take 3 minutes today—no phone, no input, just you.
Breathe. Notice what rises.

Step 3: Ask This Simple Question
Does this feel expansive (light, exciting, true) or contractive (heavy, tight, off)?
Your body often answers before your brain does.

Step 4: Follow Through (Even in Small Ways)
Act on one small instinct today—even if it doesn’t “make sense” yet.
Send the message. Say no. Say yes. Shift gears.

Quote of the Day:

Story Time: Jason’s Gut-Led Pivot

Jason was deep into a job search when he got the offer—big salary, big title, big “win.”

But something felt off. The team energy. The role. Even the way the recruiter dodged questions.

Everyone told him to take it. His gut said no.

He turned it down.

Two weeks later, he was offered a role that aligned perfectly—with the culture, mission, and people he actually wanted to work with.

Jason still calls that moment the best non-decision he ever made.

The Science of Intuition

Pattern Recognition Machine:
Your brain stores more than you realize—and your intuition is often pulling from thousands of subconscious data points.

Gut = Brain #2:
Your digestive system is loaded with neurons (called the enteric nervous system). That “gut feeling” is real science.

Faster Than Logic:
Studies show we often reach the right decision instinctively before logic kicks in to explain it.

What Happens When You Ignore Your Gut?

• Delayed Decisions: You wait too long, hoping for clarity that never comes

• Overthinking Paralysis: Too many inputs = no action

• Regret: You make choices that look right on paper but feel wrong inside

• Self-Doubt: You stop trusting yourself—and that erodes confidence

Quick Gut-Trusting Hacks

• Track Your Hits: Keep a note of times your gut was right. You’ll start trusting it more.

• Limit Outside Opinions: Ask one trusted source—not ten. More voices = more confusion.

• Tune Into Your Body: Your chest, stomach, or shoulders often react before your mind catches up.

• Give It Space: Walks, showers, and quiet moments help intuition rise to the surface.

The Daily Self-Question:

What’s one decision I already know the answer to—but I’ve been avoiding?

(Hint: the first thing that came to mind? That’s the one.)

Tip for Success:

Your intuition is not a backup plan.
It’s a compass. Use it.

Your VitalCore Team

P.S. When’s the last time your gut steered you right, even when it didn’t “make sense”? Hit reply and tell us. Your story might give someone else the courage to listen in.

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