Observing Your Intuition in Action: How to Recognize and Understand Your Inner Guidance
One of the most powerful steps in intuitive development is also one of the simplest and most often overlooked.
It’s the practice of observation.
Before you can fully trust your intuition… before you can lean on it in big moments… you need to know how it actually shows up for you.
How does your intuition speak? Through thoughts? Feelings? Sensations?
Where does it arise? When is it most active?
Learning to observe your intuition in daily life is a crucial step in building steady trust.
Here is what you can learn today:
• What it means to observe your intuition
• The different ways intuition may show up for you
• Practical exercises to strengthen awareness
• Why mindfulness is key to this process
• How to reflect on and learn from what you observe
By the end, you’ll have a clear framework for recognizing and understanding your intuitive voice — so you can trust it more fully in every area of life.
What Does It Mean to Observe Your Intuition?
Observation comes before action. It’s about tuning in — noticing how your intuition shows up in the first place.
It’s a mindful practice of watching, listening, and feeling — without pressure to act or decide. The goal is simple: pay attention, stay curious, and notice your signals.
Think of it this way: You can’t trust a voice you haven’t learned to recognize.
Observing intuition helps you understand how your inner wisdom communicates — which builds the foundation for trust and alignment.
How Intuition Shows Up — Thoughts, Feelings, and Sensations
Everyone’s intuitive language is unique, and it may shift depending on the moment. Here are three common forms:
1. Feelings
• Ease or discomfort
• Feeling drawn toward or pulled away
• Calm or resistance
Example: tightness in your chest when something isn’t right, or warmth when you’re on the right path.
2. Thoughts
• Sudden ideas that appear without analysis
• “I should call this person.”
• “Maybe shift my routine today.”
• “That option doesn’t feel right.”
These flashes often arise from deeper knowing, not conscious logic.
3. Physical Sensations
• A sudden chill
• A flutter in the stomach
• Tingling or lightness
Your body often acts as a direct channel for intuitive messages.
Part of observation is learning your own language — the way intuition uniquely speaks to you.
Exercises to Observe Your Intuition
1. Morning Check-In
Upon waking, take a few breaths and ask: “How am I feeling today?” Just notice. Light, tense, rested, restless? This tunes you in from the start of the day.
2. Midday Pause
During the day, pause and ask: “What is my intuition telling me right now?” You may sense a need to rest, reach out, or shift tasks. No pressure to act — just notice.
3. Evening Reflection
Before bed, reflect: Did I notice intuitive moments today? A gut feeling, a sudden thought, a body sensation? Write them down. Over time, patterns emerge.
The Importance of Mindfulness in Observing Intuition
Mindfulness means being present — noticing what’s happening now without judgment. It clears mental noise and creates space for intuition.
Simple mindfulness practices make a big difference:
• Notice your breath for 2 minutes.
• Pay attention to body sensations as you walk.
• Bring awareness to your posture while sitting.
These practices make you more receptive and attuned to intuitive cues as they arise.
Reflecting on Your Observations
Observation becomes powerful through reflection. Ask yourself:
• When did I notice intuitive signals today?
• Did they show up as thought, feeling, or sensation?
• What was happening at the time?
• How did I respond to the signal?
Keep a simple intuition journal. Over time, you’ll see patterns: when your intuition is strongest, which areas of life bring clear signals, and how your body communicates guidance.
This reflection builds trust — making intuition feel natural to rely on.
What am I saying...
You can’t trust a voice you haven’t learned to recognize.
By observing — simply noticing without pressure to act — you create an open, receptive relationship with your intuition. Over time, this familiarity turns into trust.
Practice This Week:
Spend the next 24 hours as an observer of your intuition. Notice when signals arise through thoughts, feelings, or sensations. Jot them down. Reflect on them. Awareness leads to trust.
For more support, subscribe to the Learn to Be Intuitive podcast and articles. Share this with a friend who would enjoy exploring the art of observing intuition.
Your inner wisdom is always speaking. And the simple act of observing is where intuitive living begins.
Derek Wolf
Life speaks in patterns. Learn to read them.
One of the most powerful steps in intuitive development is also one of the simplest and most often overlooked.
It’s the practice of observation.
Before you can fully trust your intuition… before you can lean on it in big moments… you need to know how it actually shows up for you.
How does your intuition speak? Through thoughts? Feelings? Sensations?
Where does it arise? When is it most active?
Learning to observe your intuition in daily life is a crucial step in building steady trust.
Here is what you can learn today:
• What it means to observe your intuition
• The different ways intuition may show up for you
• Practical exercises to strengthen awareness
• Why mindfulness is key to this process
• How to reflect on and learn from what you observe
By the end, you’ll have a clear framework for recognizing and understanding your intuitive voice — so you can trust it more fully in every area of life.
What Does It Mean to Observe Your Intuition?
Observation comes before action. It’s about tuning in — noticing how your intuition shows up in the first place.
It’s a mindful practice of watching, listening, and feeling — without pressure to act or decide. The goal is simple: pay attention, stay curious, and notice your signals.
Think of it this way: You can’t trust a voice you haven’t learned to recognize.
Observing intuition helps you understand how your inner wisdom communicates — which builds the foundation for trust and alignment.
How Intuition Shows Up — Thoughts, Feelings, and Sensations
Everyone’s intuitive language is unique, and it may shift depending on the moment. Here are three common forms:
1. Feelings
• Ease or discomfort
• Feeling drawn toward or pulled away
• Calm or resistance
Example: tightness in your chest when something isn’t right, or warmth when you’re on the right path.
2. Thoughts
• Sudden ideas that appear without analysis
• “I should call this person.”
• “Maybe shift my routine today.”
• “That option doesn’t feel right.”
These flashes often arise from deeper knowing, not conscious logic.
3. Physical Sensations
• A sudden chill
• A flutter in the stomach
• Tingling or lightness
Your body often acts as a direct channel for intuitive messages.
Part of observation is learning your own language — the way intuition uniquely speaks to you.
Exercises to Observe Your Intuition
1. Morning Check-In
Upon waking, take a few breaths and ask: “How am I feeling today?” Just notice. Light, tense, rested, restless? This tunes you in from the start of the day.
2. Midday Pause
During the day, pause and ask: “What is my intuition telling me right now?” You may sense a need to rest, reach out, or shift tasks. No pressure to act — just notice.
3. Evening Reflection
Before bed, reflect: Did I notice intuitive moments today? A gut feeling, a sudden thought, a body sensation? Write them down. Over time, patterns emerge.
The Importance of Mindfulness in Observing Intuition
Mindfulness means being present — noticing what’s happening now without judgment. It clears mental noise and creates space for intuition.
Simple mindfulness practices make a big difference:
• Notice your breath for 2 minutes.
• Pay attention to body sensations as you walk.
• Bring awareness to your posture while sitting.
These practices make you more receptive and attuned to intuitive cues as they arise.
Reflecting on Your Observations
Observation becomes powerful through reflection. Ask yourself:
• When did I notice intuitive signals today?
• Did they show up as thought, feeling, or sensation?
• What was happening at the time?
• How did I respond to the signal?
Keep a simple intuition journal. Over time, you’ll see patterns: when your intuition is strongest, which areas of life bring clear signals, and how your body communicates guidance.
This reflection builds trust — making intuition feel natural to rely on.
What am I saying...
You can’t trust a voice you haven’t learned to recognize.
By observing — simply noticing without pressure to act — you create an open, receptive relationship with your intuition. Over time, this familiarity turns into trust.
Practice This Week:
Spend the next 24 hours as an observer of your intuition. Notice when signals arise through thoughts, feelings, or sensations. Jot them down. Reflect on them. Awareness leads to trust.
For more support, subscribe to the Learn to Be Intuitive podcast and articles. Share this with a friend who would enjoy exploring the art of observing intuition.
Your inner wisdom is always speaking. And the simple act of observing is where intuitive living begins.
Derek Wolf
Life speaks in patterns. Learn to read them.
© 2025 Derek Wolf. All rights reserved.
Originally published on L2Bintuitive.com.
Originally published on L2Bintuitive.com.