On paper it’s a yes. So why does my gut say no?

A name for what your gut is reacting to, and whether it’s information or just nerves.


When to use
When the sensible choice is obvious on paper and something in you won’t sign off.
Time
10 min
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The big decision Step 6 of 7

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On paper, the right choice is . But my gut keeps saying , and I can’t explain why. Help me find out what the feeling is made of. Ask me up to five questions, one at a time, about when the feeling shows up, what I picture when it does, and what my list leaves out. Then name what my gut is reacting to in one sentence, and tell me which it most resembles: information the list missed, plain fear of change, or something I want and haven’t admitted. Say which should lead here, the list or the gut, and how sure you are. Don’t side with whichever one I seem to be hoping for, and label what you’re inferring. Be direct. No padding and no reassurance I did not ask for.

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