Behavior Today: Women’s Intuition

Should you trust your women’s intuition?

Of course! Why wouldn’t you? Why would you second guess yourself? The answer is that women have been taught that they are not as smart as other people, and to distrust their instincts. This lesson has led to decades of self-esteem issues in women and everyone they affect — children, men and other women.

Why or why not?

If your intuition works, then you should continue to trust it. It’s not rocket science. If you trust your instincts and they take you to a safe place, then why would you veer from that course? The answer for anyone who’s healthy is: You wouldn’t. If your instincts are not good, and they lead you to danger, then listen harder to yourself, and/or change your ways.

It’s pretty simple.

Most times when a woman feels unsafe or unhealthy, she ignores those feelings in order to do what she’s been taught to do — which is usually not to rock the boat. This ignorance of instinct leads to illness and crime more often than not. If you don’t feel safe, get to a place where you do. If you don’t feel well, don’t stress yourself.

When is it intuition and when is it fear?

Fear and intuition are not opposites at all times. In fact, fear can be an instinct that serves to protect. Many times women ignore their fears and end up being victimized as a result. Fear is very helpful for survival. There is nothing wrong with having fear. In fact, it’s very human. It’s uncomfortable, but life is often uncomfortable and to deny that is to deny life.

How much stock do doctors put in this?

Whether or not doctors believe in women’s intuition is less important than whether or not doctors are clear about their believing in it or not. Again, it is not for a woman to ask her doctor how she feels. A woman should trust her intuition, and go to a doctor for help in solving problems. A doctor can assess symptoms, test results and information to help a woman find the best course of medicine towards health. When a woman gives up her power and asks a doctor to have intuition for her, she’s making a foolish mistake. Women should know their doctors and nourish their relationship with the doctor in order to get the best healthcare possible. The doctor does not have to be your friend — just your medical advisor.