Sharpen and Effectively Use Your Intuition and DON’T LET HIM IN by Lisa Jewell

Ash’s dad recently died. Now her mom is seeing someone new. He’s charming, smooth, and says all the right things. Around her mom, he’s the perfect boyfriend. But also, he sometimes vanishes. His job, his apartment—none of it adds up. Ash is suspicious from the start, but her mom, caught up in the glow of new love, brushes off the red flags. She ignores both her daughter and her intuition.

Meanwhile, Martha’s dealing with something eerily similar. Her husband often travels for work and goes completely off the grid whenever he's away. She’s never met any of his colleagues, friends, or family members. At home, if she doesn’t ask about his time away, he’s the ideal partner and father, but her instincts say there’s more to the story. The cracks are showing.

Ash and Martha don’t know each other, but their lives are about to collide. And one thing is certain: Nick isn’t who he claims to be.

Intuition, or “gut feeling,” is the brain’s way of rapidly processing information outside conscious awareness. It draws on past experiences, accumulated knowledge, and current cues to deliver fully formed insights that feel emotionally certain, even without deliberate reasoning. This happens because our brains are wired to spot patterns and anomalies, helping us anticipate what’s coming next.

People often hesitate to trust their intuition or admit they rely on it. Yet, while not perfect, intuition is often accurate, especially when it comes to sensing deception or danger.

Here are tools to help you sharpen and effectively use your intuition.

Journal: Writing down your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and gut feelings can help you spot patterns. It’s a powerful way to track and test your intuition.

Learn from Experience: Pay attention to recurring patterns in your life—whether in friendships, relationships, work, or nature. The more familiar you are with what’s typical, the more easily you’ll recognize when something feels off.

Treat Intuition as Data: Intuition is one data point among many. When making decisions, don’t ignore it, but don’t rely on it alone. Weigh it alongside logic, facts, and other insights to make well-rounded choices.

Don't Let Him In By Lisa Jewell

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