Addressing Skepticism about Intuitive Work

Skeptical about intuitive work? You’re not alone, and it’s honestly not a bad thing to be a little skeptical. Skepticism usually means that you value evidence in your decision-making and that you are aware that things aren’t always what’s claimed. You want to understand how something works before you trust it, and that’s reasonable.

Intuitive work isn’t about blind belief or abandoning logic. Instead, it’s geared toward expanding the ways you understand yourself, including things like habitual patterns and decision-making factors.

Where Skepticism Usually Comes From

Most skepticism around intuitive work comes from how it’s been rebutted by people in your life. Chances are good that you’ve heard people call it vague, overly spiritual, fru-fru, or disconnected from real-world outcomes.

Another block is the fear of being tricked, either intentionally or unintentionally. We’ve all seen TV shows that highlight supposedly intuitive people who are only out for self-gain.

You may also worry that intuition is just wishful thinking or even bias. After all, we tend to see the world not as it is, but as we are. That means there’s a degree of subjectivity in most decision-making processes.

Not Opposites

One of the biggest misconceptions is that intuition replaces logic. That could not be further from the truth. Intuition is not the opposite of logic. They’re two wings of the same bird and work in tandem. Logic helps you analyze facts and outcomes. Intuition helps you notice things that data alone can’t capture.

Think about how you make decisions in everyday life. You check out the situation, decide what you know and don’t know, and then something clicks. That “click” is often intuitive awareness, confirming or questioning what you’ve already evaluated.

You Stay in Control

A key part of addressing skepticism is understanding that intuitive work doesn’t take decision-making power away from you. You remain the authority on your own life. Intuition offers information, not commands.

You’re free to question as you want. In fact, questioning is a good thing to do, as it helps you dive deeper. Healthy intuitive work respects your agency and encourages self-trust rather than dependence.

The Right Approach to Intuition

It’s okay to approach intuitive work curious about it, rather than being a confirmed believer. You don’t need to “buy in” fully to see value. Often, the most meaningful shifts happen when these two forces exist together. If you’re curious about intuitive work but want a thoughtful, grounded approach, contact Mel Doerr to schedule a session.