Written by Lisa Andrews, Psychic and Holistic Therapist
Lisa Andrews is a holistic therapist, psychic, and spiritual mentor who empowers individuals to heal, grow, and embrace their limitless potential. Drawing from her own transformative journey, she shares insights on spirituality, personal growth, and healing to inspire others to live with purpose and authenticity.
Do you ever wish you could trust your gut more? We often hear phrases like “trust your gut” or “follow your instincts,” but what does that really mean? Intuition is that deep inner knowing, a feeling, a nudge, or a sudden insight that guides you in the right direction even when logic can’t explain it. Maybe you’ve had a strong feeling about something, maybe a decision sensed something was off in a situation, or predicted something before it happened only to doubt yourself. Your intuition always wants to be accessed by you, to guide you. Learning to hear and trust is a skill that takes practice.
In this article, Lisa Andrews, a Psychic, Energy healer, and Tarot reader shares nine ways to strengthen your intuition, deepen your self-trust, and align with your higher wisdom. Lisa not only explains each step but also sets a practical task to empower you on the journey.
1. Quiet the noise: Create space for inner guidance
Your intuition speaks in whispers, not shouts. If your mind is constantly busy, filled with many distractions, or overwhelmed by outside opinions, it will be hard to hear your inner voice. Creating moments of stillness allows you to reconnect with your intuition. Meditation, deep breathing, or even a quiet walk in nature can help you tune in. The more you cultivate silence, the clearer your intuitive messages will become.
Action: Try setting aside just 5 minutes a day to create space for your intuition. Find a quiet spot, close your eyes, and focus on your breath. Let your thoughts settle and simply observe any feelings, sensations, or insights that arise. If meditation isn’t your style, try a mindful walk in nature or sit in stillness with a cup of tea. Any moment of stillness counts. Over time, the more practice creating this space, the clearer and more natural your intuition guidance will become. Start small and notice how even brief moments of stillness can strengthen your inner connection.
2. Recognise the difference between fear and intuition
One of the biggest challenges in developing intuition is distinguishing it from fear or anxiety. Fear tends to be loud, anxious, and rooted in past experiences. Anxiety is often future-focused, filled with what-ifs and worst-case scenarios, whereas intuition is grounded in the present moment.
While intuition can sometimes offer glimpses of what’s to come, it does so with a calm, steady knowing rather than a sense of panic or urgency.
Action: The next time you feel uncertain, pause and ask yourself: Is this fear speaking, or is this my intuition? Notice how your body responds. Does this feeling come with tension, racing thoughts, or a sense of dread? That’s likely fear. Or does it feel calm, steady, and quietly certain, even if it doesn’t make logical sense? That’s your intuition. With practice, you’ll begin to recognise the difference more easily. Try keeping a journal to track moments when you followed your intuition versus when fear held you back and reflect on the outcomes.
3. Strengthen your gut feeling with body awareness
Your body is a powerful intuition tool. Have you ever felt goosebumps when something suddenly “clicked”? Or perhaps, a knot in your stomach when something felt wrong. These are physical signs of intuition at work. Start paying attention to how your body responds in different situations. Notice what feels expansive and light versus what feels heavy or draining. Your body will often know and feel the truth before the mind catches up.
Action: The next time you’re faced with a decision, pause and check in with your body. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and focus on how each option feels rather than overanalysing it. Does one choice bring a sense of lightness, expansion, or calm? Or does another feel heavy, tight, or uneasy? Your body often knows the truth before the mind catches up. Try practising this with small, everyday decisions, like choosing what to eat or which route to take. This will build trust with your body’s natural intuitive signals.
4. Tune into repeating patterns and synchronicities
Intuition often reveals itself through patterns and synchronicities. Have you ever looked at the time and seen the same numbers repetitively each day or seen the same message appearing in different ways, like hearing a phrase multiple times in a day or having a poignant song play at the exact moment you were thinking about something or someone? These small nudges are not coincidences, and they’re signs guiding you. The more you start acknowledging and trusting them, the stronger your intuitive connection becomes.
Action: Start a synchronicity journal dedicated to recording these moments. Notice how these signs make you feel and whether they guide you toward certain choices. While some synchronicities may seem small, over time, you’ll start to see a pattern in how your intuition communicates with you. Journaling is one of the best ways to strengthen intuition, and it allows you to bypass overthinking and connect directly to your inner wisdom. The more you acknowledge and trust these messages, the stronger your intuitive connection will become.
5. Practice asking for guidance and trusting the first response
Intuition often works best when we ask for guidance and trust the first response we receive. The problem is many people second guess their initial feeling. The next time you need clarity, try this simple practice: Ask a direct question, either out loud, in your mind, or a journal. Notice the first thought, feeling, or sensation that arises. It could be a word, an image, a sudden knowing, or even a subtle pull in a certain direction.
Resist the urge to overthink it. Your first response is usually your intuition; everything else that may follow tends to be doubt or analysis.
Action: Test this today with a small question, something like “What does my body need right now?” or “Which route should I take?” Notice the first answer that comes and trust it. Keep practicing building up trust with your inner voice.
6. Connect with your higher self for deeper guidance
Your higher self is always guiding you, but you need to make space to listen to it. Your higher self is the wise, intuitive part of you that sees beyond fear and limitations, guiding you toward your true path. Connecting with this deeper part of you can provide profound clarity. Practices like: Meditation or visualisation: Imagine meeting your higher self and asking for guidance, what messages do you receive, remember not to overthink it, let it flow.
Using oracle or tarot cards. If you feel drawn to it, using tools such as these can act as a bridge to your intuition, helping you to tap into subconscious insights and receive guidance in a tangible way. Letter writing: Write a letter to your higher self and allow intuitive insights to flow. The more you strengthen this connection, the more aligned your decisions will be.
Action: Try writing a letter to your higher self and see what wisdom comes through. Writing letters to and from your higher self helps you bypass overthinking and tap deeper into the wisdom that already exists within you.
7. Release the need for logical proof
Intuition doesn’t always make sense. It’s an inner knowing that often contradicts logic or what others expect. The more you try to rationalise your intuition, the more you can talk yourself out of it. Start by trusting small, intuitive hits without needing external validation. Over time, you’ll see that your inner wisdom is far more accurate than overthinking ever was. Intuition taps into subconscious patterns, energy, and unseen connections. Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it isn’t valid.
Action: Challenge yourself today to trust your intuition in one small way, perhaps choosing a direction while driving, making a choice without overthinking, or following a gut feeling. Let go of the need for immediate proof and see how it plays out.
8. Clear your energy and raise your vibration
Everything is energy, and the vibrations around you can either uplift or drain you. Negative energy, whether from people, environments, or you’re your own thoughts can cloud your intuition. If you’re feeling draine,d disconnected, or full of self-doubt, clearing your energy can help.
There are various things available to help with clearing your energy field: Energy healing, such as Reiki or crystal healing, to remove energetic blocks. Crystals like Amethyst, Selenite, and Labradorite help to enhance intuition.
Grounding exercises like walking barefoot or spending time in nature. This will help you feel centred, balanced, and more in tune. When your energy field is clear, intuition will flow effortlessly.
Action: Take a few minutes today to clear your energy, whether through meditation, a salt bath, or simply stepping outside. Your energy is just as important as your physical and emotional well-being. Try one of these methods today and notice how much clearer and lighter you feel.
9. Surround yourself with energy that supports your intuition
The people and environments around you impact your intuition more than you realise. If you’re constantly around negativity or doubt, it can be hard to trust yourself. Instead, seek out: People who encourage and uplift you. Books, podcasts, and courses that expand your spiritual growth.
Environments that feel peaceful and aligned to your energy. When you immerse yourself in high vibrational energy, intuition becomes second nature and automatic.
Action: Take a moment to do an “energy audit” of your surroundings. Who and what in your life uplifts you and makes you feel aligned? Who or what drains you, leaving you feeling drained, doubtful, or disconnected? While it may not be possible to eliminate all negative energy from your life, you can set boundaries, protect your energy, and choose to spend more time in environments that nourish your intuition. Small shifts such as limiting time with draining influences, clearing your space with sage or crystals, or surrounding yourself with supporting, like-minded people can make a big difference in strengthening your inner guidance.
Final thoughts
Your intuition is one of your greatest gifts. It’s always guiding you toward the right path, and you just need to learn to trust it. By incorporating these practices, you’ll strengthen your inner knowing, make aligned decisions, and step into your true power.
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Lisa Andrews, Psychic and Holistic Therapist
Lisa Andrews is a holistic therapist, psychic, and spiritual mentor with a passion for empowering others through healing and self-discovery. Having overcome significant challenges, including breast cancer and parental alienation, she uses her experiences to inspire and uplift. A passionate writer and speaker, she shares insights on spirituality, transformation, and personal growth. Now a contributor to Brainz magazine, she provides thought-provoking content to guide readers on their journey to a fulfilled life.
