Featured in Greet Coto de Caza Magazine June 2024
BY GINA MAIER VINCENT
Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads, grappling with a significant decision, only to seek opinions from everyone around you rather than trusting your inner compass? Welcome to the phenomenon of “crowdsourcing your confidence,” a tendency to rely on external validation for decisions that should be soul-aligned. But here’s the truth — no one knows you better than yourself. Embracing three simple practices can transform your decision-making process and lead you toward a life that aligns with your desires quickly, efficiently, and gracefully.
When you truly begin to see, hear, and value yourself, you will begin prioritizing and honoring your true self.
#1 Seek Approval from Yourself
Releasing the need for external approval is the first step in making soul-aligned decisions. Trusting your instincts and acknowledging that you are 100% qualified to make choices that resonate with your heart and soul is a powerful act of self-empowerment. Seeking approval from others might seem reassuring, but the fulfillment derived from following your soul’s desires far surpasses external validation.
# 2 Put Your Desires First
When decisions prioritize others’ desires over your own, you inadvertently follow someone else’s agenda. While considering others’ input is valuable, basing decisions solely on external expectations can lead to regrets, resentments, and missed opportunities. It’s important to respect others while prioritizing your desires to ensure your decisions are genuinely right.
#3 Rely on Your Own Opinion and Intuition
While external perspectives may flood in, rely on your own opinion and intuition. Ground yourself in your unique experiences, desires, and beliefs. Others may offer well-intentioned advice, but the essence of a decision lies in what feels right to you. Avoid diluting your choices by staying true to your authentic self.
Your inner knowing holds the key to unlocking a streamlined decision-making process. By recognizing and overcoming the pitfalls of seeking external approval, attention, and acknowledgment, you reconnect with your heart’s desires, making extraordinary decision-making faster and easier.
Discover the transformative power of Gina’s ‘Opening to Possibilities: Journal Prompts, Contemplation, and Conversation Starters‘ to nurture your inner knowing. Ready to make extraordinary decisions faster and easier? Visit ExquisitelyAligned.com or call Gina at 949-409-5330 to schedule your complimentary discovery call. Trust your inner compass, and embrace a life aligned with your desires!