About intuition
Autor: Agnieszka Zagórska
You could say – the old tried and tested methods!
How good it is that today we actually have them proven and scientifically confirmed, as Wrocław resident Matylda Gerber writes about in an interesting and accessible way in her book
‘Intuition. A guide for those who like to figure all out without pain’.
Interestingly, I came across this book by chance (that’s what I thought at the time – now I think: thanks to the whispers of intuition) at a time when I was struggling to make an important decision. You know it, don’t you? On the one hand a piece of paper written down with arguments for and against, everyone giving good advice, and some inner voice telling you to do the opposite?
This inner voice is precisely intuition – based on our life experience, it takes into account many more factors than we consciously analyse and, in addition, is able to assess situations in a way that is independent of what others think we should do. It tells us what is best for us.
What a relief to be able to trust this voice.
At the same time, it has its limitations and risks, sometimes leading us astray, which the author writes about in detail, also openly sharing her own experiences.
It’s also about relaxation (there’s a reason Archimedes shouted ‘Eureka’ during a warm, relaxing bath😊), immersing yourself in your own thoughts, certain young chess players, detective puzzles or the role of childhood fascinations in becoming experts – people who masterfully use their intuition.
Intuition is an important part of a coach’s skills, at the same time, just like an expert, a coach needs to be vigilant and attentive not to fall into its traps.
I often observe how clients in the coaching process return to what their intuition has 'always' told them and what they ignored under pressure from others. This gives a lot of satisfaction and strengthens self-confidence.
I’m glad Matylda Gerber listened to her intuition and wrote this guide, I recommend it to everyone wanting to figure all out and expand self-awareness… without pain!