Developing the Power of Instincts
“Trusting your gut is trusting the collection of all your subconscious experiences.”
According to psychologists, the world is made up of two parts- the outside and inside. Outside world is what you come across every day- family, friends, colleagues etc. With an engaging world, you often spend your time in the outside world usually at work, interacting and coordinating with your teammates and clients. Seldom do you find time to reflect on your inner world, which consists of your instincts. Instincts play a major role in making right decisions and shaping your life.
The Human Instinct and Psychology
What is instinct? An Instinct is a thought from your subconscious mind which helps you make informed decisions. Instincts at the workplace are extremely helpful when it comes to forming relationships and making perceptions. You come across a variety of people at the workplace, some you connect with and some you don’t. This happens because people give off certain behavioural cues based on which you form opinions about them. This is due to your instincts acting up.
Art of Developing Your Instinct
The art of developing and activating your instincts helps in making perpetually right decisions-which lie in-between the outside and inside world. For this, it is imperative for you to spend time alone and reflect on your thoughts. You have to create space to pay attention to what your gut says. That’s why people say they get their best ideas in the shower. Acquiring this time to reflect on your thoughts helps segregate your emotions aside and make unbiased decisions.
Instincts in the Workplace
People often confuse with being instinctive to being judgemental. Instincts are different from forming a judgment. They tell you what is wrong from right whereas making judgments lets you form opinions about someone based on certain situations. To make the most at a workplace, listen to what your instincts say to make grounded decisions and form relationships which last lifelong.
Similarly, when you have to deal with problems and issues, instincts play a major role. How often have you heard your boss say “Go with your gut!” Your instincts are formed due to past experiences or similar bygone situations. Often, the mind is boggled with redundant thoughts, which cloud your thinking capacity making it difficult for you to pay attention to your instincts.
Relationship Between Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Communication
Intrapersonal communication is the communication you have with yourself. Your thought cloud gains more clarity which leads you to make more grounded decisions. The intrapersonal communication makes your interpersonal communication better because it is the experiences on which our perception relies and our perception influences our interaction with people. A strong connection with your inner world makes you aware of your feelings making it a foundation for the right environment. And a right environment makes your work life and everyday situations easier to tackle.
It is said, pay attention to smaller things, that’s where the big answers lie. Developing and paying attention to your instincts molds your thought process and helps make better decisions in the workplace. This in-turn enhances your relationships with your colleagues and forms a positive environment to work in. A louder instinct leads to a better life.