This week I was faced with a tough decision. I’d been contacted by very nice prospective client who is truly ready for (and needs) help. But there was circumstance about her environment that made me uncomfortable.
I was torn between wanting to help her (and be paid for it) and not wanting to expose myself to a certain aspect of the job. I told her I’d think about it and let her know.
Today was the day I needed to reply. When I sat with it and envisioned the anxiety I’d feel prior and during the work, I realized that my comfort and safety had to outweigh the pain of disappointing her.
In other words, I did a gut check. And I’ve learned through the years to listen to my gut.
How about you? Do you follow your gut? And have you, like me, learned to regret ignoring it?
Tagged with: decisions, gut, instincts
I’m so a believer of following your gut – I believe we know, somewhere inside we always know what to do and yes I have always regretted not listening….
Jamie November 26, 2013 08:39 AM