Are You Making Choices You Truly Want? – Decision Making Under Stress
Decision Making Under Stress? Do you make decisions because you want to or because you think you should?
Are you paying attention to the signs around you and the deep instincts within?
We often silence our inner wisdom because we’re caught up in societal expectations and personal judgments. This can lead to stress, dissatisfaction, and a sense of being lost.
Ignoring the guidance of your soul may cause you to feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in situations that no longer serve you.
Overriding Your Inner Voice
Many people override their soul’s messages because of fear or external pressure. For example:
- You’ve trained for years in a job that no longer fulfills you, but you stay because it’s secure.
- You’re exhausted from maintaining a lifestyle that your heart tells you to simplify.
- You continue friendships that no longer uplift you because you feel obligated.
- You ignore spontaneous joy—like dancing under the moonlight—because it doesn’t fit your routine.
Your soul’s guidance often requires courage. It may lead you toward uncertainty, but its goal is freedom—not comfort or predictability.
“For some, knowing when to leave a job is clear. For others, it’s not so obvious.” – Forbes
The more we dismiss our soul’s whispers, the louder it has to get.
When the Soul Has to Yell
If you constantly ignore your inner voice, it doesn’t just disappear. Instead, it finds new ways to get your attention—sometimes through unexpected or painful experiences.
Ways the soul communicates:
- Vivid dreams or recurring thoughts
- Meaningful coincidences (synchronicities)
- Unexplained physical symptoms
- Unexpected encounters with people who bring messages
- Strong gut feelings that refuse to fade
At first, these signals may be subtle—a thought, a dream, or an article that speaks directly to you. But if you continue ignoring them, they may manifest as challenges, loss, or even illness.
Your soul doesn’t punish you, but it does push you toward truth, alignment, and personal freedom.
Are You Ignoring Your Soul’s Messages?
Many people experience what shamans call “soul loss.” They become disconnected from their true desires, purpose, and meaning. This can lead to:
- Feeling lost or directionless
- Increased stress and anxiety
- A sense of loneliness or disconnection
- Lack of fulfillment in daily life
Reconnecting with your inner guidance is essential for reducing stress and finding clarity and peace.
Putting It into Practice: A Simple Exercise
Take a moment to reflect on your current choices and priorities.
Try This: The Joy vs. Obligation List
- Write down 10 activities that bring you joy.
- List 10 things you spend time on that feel draining or unfulfilling.
- Compare the lists.
- Identify changes you can make to bring your daily life into alignment with your joy.
Even small shifts can reduce stress and help you make more soul-aligned decisions. Need guidance? Reach out—I’d love to help you reconnect with your true path.
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