Listening for the Yes

It can be difficult to know if you’re making the right decision. As my sister-in-law reminded me, just because something is hard doesn’t mean it isn’t the right choice. I deeply believe that our intuition will never lead us astray—but our mind and ego often jump in to over-analyze, overthink, and downplay the quiet wisdom of the heart and gut.

So how do you quiet the mind and trust that you’re heading down the right path?

Ways to Know a Decision is Right

Body wisdom – Tune into your body. Do you feel expansive, lighter, or relieved when you imagine choosing this path—or do you feel tight, heavy, or constricted? The body often reveals truth before the mind does.
Inner calm – The right decisions don’t always feel “easy,” but they often bring a sense of underlying peace, even if they’re hard or scary. Wrong decisions usually carry a hum of unease.
Alignment with values – Ask: Does this choice align with my deepest values and the person I want to be? If it does, it’s probably right—even if challenging.
Long-term vs. short-term – Does this decision support your long-term well-being, growth, or joy, or is it only a short-term fix? Long-term resonance is a good sign.
Signs and synchronicities – Notice the small nudges from life: repeating themes, helpful coincidences, or supportive people appearing when you lean in a certain direction.
Intuition check – Quiet the mind and drop into your heart or gut. If you didn’t have to explain your choice to anyone, what would you pick?
Sleep on it – Give the decision space. Often, clarity arrives in stillness, dreams, or the first thoughts of the morning.
Energy test – After taking a small step in that direction, do you feel energized or drained? Energy is a compass.

A decision is often “right” when it aligns with your values, brings a sense of inner calm or expansion, and resonates with your intuition—even if it feels challenging.