Ever had that feeling in your gut about a decision? A new job, ending a relationship, starting a business… but you just couldn’t tell if it was a warning you should listen to or fear you should push through?
If you’re a woman asking yourself, “Is this all there is?”, you’re likely facing these big, life-shifting questions. And that inner tug-of-war between fear and intuition can be utterly paralyzing. It keeps you stuck right where you are.
But what if you could learn their language? What if you could tell the difference between the two?
The good news is, you can. While they can feel similar, fear and intuition speak in very different ways. Learning to tell them apart is your superpower for creating a life that truly feels like your own.
Meet Your Two Inner Voices
Think of it like this: Intuition is your inner guide. Fear is your inner guard.
One is wise and calm; the other is loud and frantic. Both are trying to protect you, but only one is guiding you toward your highest good. Let’s break down how they show up.
The Key Differences: A Side-by-Side Look
Here’s a simple way to start tuning into which voice is speaking.
| Your Intuition (Your Inner Guide) | Fear (Your Inner Guard) | |
|---|---|---|
| How it FEELS | Calm, certain, and neutral. It feels like a quiet knowing or a deep sense of “rightness.” It’s a whisper. | Anxious, urgent, and panicked. It feels like dread, tightness, or chaos. It’s a siren. |
| What it SAYS | “This feels aligned.” “I can handle this.” “This is a ‘yes’ for me, even if it’s scary.” | “What if I fail?” “What will they think?” “I can’t handle it.” “I must do it perfectly.” |
| It Focuses On | The present moment. It’s about what feels true for you right now. | The future, and always a worst-case scenario. It spins “what if” stories. |
| How it sits in your BODY | A relaxed feeling. A sense of expansion in your chest or gut. A deep breath. | Contraction. A knot in your stomach, clenched jaw, tight shoulders, or shallow breath. |
| After You Listen | You feel a sense of peace and clarity, even if the path is uncertain. | You feel more anxious, drained, and overwhelmed. |
Your Gentle Practice: The Body Check-In
The fastest way to tell the difference is to drop out of your busy mind and into your body. Next time you feel unsure, try this:
- Pause. Find a quiet moment. Place a hand on your heart, take three deep breaths.
- Ask. Silently ask yourself about the decision. “Should I pursue this new opportunity?” or “Is leaving this situation the right move?”
- Notice. Don’t think—feel. Scan your body.
- Do you feel light, open, or curious? That’s likely your intuition.
- Do you feel heavy, tight, or constricted? That’s probably fear.
- Name it. Simply saying, “Ah, that’s fear,” or “This feels like intuition” robs it of its power and gives you back your choice.
You Don’t Have to Figure It Out Alone
If you’re feeling stuck at this crossroads, please know this is completely normal. This is exactly where profound growth begins. Learning to trust yourself again is a journey, but it’s the most important one you’ll ever take.
If you’re tired of the second-guessing and ready to:
- Quiet the noise of fear and anxiety for good
- Access your own inner wisdom with confidence
- Make decisions from a place of clarity and power, not panic
- Create a next chapter that is exciting, not frightening
…then I would be honored to help you find your way.
👉 Let’s Find Your Clarity Together: Book a Free Discovery Call
On our gentle, 30-minute call, we will:
- Unpack the specific decision or feeling that’s keeping you stuck.
- Get clear on whether fear or intuition is in the driver’s seat.
- Map out a simple first step toward the life you know is possible.
You don’t have to live with that knot in your stomach. You can learn to trust yourself again.
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