5 Ways Overthinking Blocks Your Intuition
Hey love,
How about we talk about something that a lot of us bump into on the path of self-trust: overthinking. You know that quiet feeling in your belly or chest that whispers when something is—or isn’t—right? That’s your intuition. It’s soft. Subtle. And sometimes completely drowned out by the loud chatter in our heads.
This comes up in our community all the time. Sensitive, soulful people want to feel more connected to their inner guidance but feeling stuck in their minds. If you’ve been there too, you’re not alone.
So let’s gently explore five ways that overthinking might be getting in the way of your intuition. No shame here! Just awareness, kindness, and a little reflection.
1. You’re Afraid of Getting It Wrong
This one? So common.
You feel a nudge to take a step (maybe make a change, start something, walk away from something) and then boom...your brain jumps in with, "But what if I mess this up?"
We can get so focused on trying to do things perfectly that we freeze. But intuition doesn’t work like a rulebook. It moves with you, moment by moment. Even if something doesn’t go the way you expect, it doesn’t mean you made the wrong choice. It might be exactly the experience your soul needed.
"When I was writing the guidebook for our upcoming deck, Trust, an Oracle, it always showed me how clarity comes after the choice and not before. That insight shaped so much of the way this deck speaks. — Jenn"
2. You’re Worried About Hurting Someone Else
If you’re a people-pleaser or empath, this might feel familiar.
You sense what’s true for you, but it’s hard to act on it when you’re scared someone else might be hurt or disappointed. The thing is, your intuition is often guiding you toward what’s most loving…even if it’s not what’s most comfortable.
You’re allowed to choose yourself. And you can still do it with kindness.
3. You Keep Doubting Yourself
That little voice: "Am I even intuitive? What if I’m just imagining things?"
Yeah, we’ve all heard it. Yes, doubt can be a protective mechanism, but it also blocks us from hearing what’s underneath. That quiet, steady inner truth.
When I’m feeling that wobble, I love reaching for the Elemental Empath Oracle Deck. It’s a gentle companion for empaths and highly sensitive souls that offers soft wisdom and helps you feel seen, held, and supported.
Remember: you don’t have to be 100% sure to take a small step. Each time you listen (even a little) you’re strengthening the connection.
4. You Overthink Everything (Like, Everything)
You get a feeling...and then you spiral.
Should I trust this? What if it’s wrong? Maybe I need more signs. Maybe I’ll ask four more people what they think. (It’s okay, love. We’ve been there too.)
Intuition speaks in whispers. Overthinking shouts. And yeah, sometimes overthinking even feels responsible or logical.
But often it just delays what we already know deep down.
Try this: next time you get a little hit, don’t overanalyze it. Try a tiny action instead. Even just writing it down or taking one intuitive step builds trust.
5. You Want Proof Before You Act
Your intuition nudges you, but your mind demands a map, a guarantee, and five backup plans. (Oh, I sooo relate to this!)
Totally understandable. We’re taught to rely on logic. But the truth is…intuition doesn’t always come with a reason.
It doesn’t always make sense right away.
And yet, it’s often right.
Learning to live intuitively means softening the need to explain everything. It means allowing some mystery. Some not-knowing. And choosing to trust anyway.
You can start small. Ask yourself: "What feels true right now?" Not what’s safest. Not what will please everyone. What feels true?
And if you want support in building that inner trust? Our upcoming Trust, an Oracle deck is made for exactly this. It doesn’t predict. It reflects. It won’t shout answers, but it will gently mirror back what you already know. It’s launching soon on Kickstarter and we’re so excited to share it with you.
This path of trusting yourself? It’s a practice. And it gets clearer the more you show up. If your mind’s been loud lately, no worries. Just come back to your breath. Back to your body. Back to your knowing.
