In our non-stop information-flowing world, intuition seems to take a back seat. We now have 24hour news, an endless email inbox, and non-stop meetings, all to “keep us informed.”

 

These are the typical results when a person is this connected:

  • poor health
  • overwhelmed at work/personal
  • and poor time management/decision making

 

Before we get to the answer, we need to understand what is driving our behavior to stay this connected.

Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and false beliefs that support it

I need to be included in all communication.

Real priorities are getting lost or buried in an overflowing inbox.

We need to stay busy.

We fill our schedules up and allow no space for critical thinking or decision-making.

We think that more information is better. But if we don’t take the time to contemplate, we make poor decisions and further add to the complexity of our lives.

 

Solution: Slow down and Go With Your Gut.

You’ve probably heard this before from a wise friend of yours.

Here are some interesting facts about your gut or second brain

  • About 70% of the immune system lives in the gut.
  • Most symptoms of stress and anxiety come from stomach problems.
  • Our brain and stomach are connected via a network of nerves.

So how can you put this into practice today?

  1. Look at your life and see where you are.” overpromising and underdelivering.” Too many projects at work or too many social activities
  1. Schedule more space in your day. The space allows your brain to process information faster, make better decisions, and provide you with internal peace.
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