This is a handy tool for anyone who wants to be able to trust their own intuition more fully, but has been used to relying on other people for advice, or simply is having a moment (or series of moments) of doubt about their own opinion. It isn’t a substitute for checking facts, or advice from expert sources, but is free, simple, and great for building self-trust.

It works like this.

1. The first step is for the person concerned (ie you or whoever else) to write down the dilemma with which you’re having difficulty trusting yourself.

2. Put the file or piece of paper containing the dilemma away for 24 hours.

3. 24 hours later, spend a minute or so getting into the mindset you’re in when you’re giving the best help you can to a friend . (If you’re a coaching professional or similar, you could also use the “coaching others” mindset). Really see, hear and feel how things are when you want the very best for someone else and want them to come to their own best outcome.

4. Read the piece of paper written 24 hours ago, and reply to it in an email, trusting what comes into your mind, and maintaiing the perspective from step three.

5. Send the email to yourself (preferably using a separate email address, from the one doing the sending).

6. Read the incoming email as if it was coming from a friend, and notice how you feel.

Hope this helps-and please do post any comments you have about your experience of it.

More soon

Clare