Anxiety vs Intuition — How to Tell the Difference

Ever feel torn between a 'gut feeling' and anxious overthinking?

Here’s how to tell if it’s your intuition guiding you — or anxiety trying to protect you.

Anxiety Feels Like:

• Urgent

• Spinning, spiralling, repetitive thoughts

• Tied to worst-case scenarios

• Comes from fear, not clarity

Intuition Feels Like:

• Calm knowing

• Soft, clear, repetitive nudges

• Doesn’t rush you

• Rooted in self-trust

3 Questions to Help You Tell the Difference

1. Is this feeling grounded or frantic? Intuition feels calm — even when it’s asking you to make a bold move.

2. Am I catastrophising or seeing clearly? Anxiety imagines extreme outcomes. Intuition points gently to truth.

3. Is my body relaxed or tense? Your body knows the difference. Tune in.

Still Not Sure? Try This:

The Pause Test: Sit quietly. Breathe. Ask: "What would I choose if I fully trusted myself?" Your first, soft answer is usually intuition. The spiral that follows is anxiety.

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