Sometimes the best advice you can follow is your own. The world is full of formulas, frameworks, and “proven” paths to success, but not all of them are made for you.

When you start to feel constrained by other people’s expectations or overwhelmed by doing things “the right way,” that’s your intuition whispering, "It’s time to make your own rules."

Following your instincts doesn’t mean ignoring logic or guidance; it means recognizing that your experience, values, and insights matter just as much. It’s an act of self-trust, and often, that’s where the most authentic growth begins.

Of course, new paths come with uncertainty. You might stumble. You might fail. But failure doesn’t mean you’ve lost your way; it simply means you’ve found a detour. Every misstep brings clarity. Every setback builds resilience.

The key is to stay curious - learn from your mistakes, recalibrate, and move forward again. Because trusting yourself isn’t about being perfect...it’s about having the courage to begin again, albeit wiser each time.

So, if the old rules aren’t serving you anymore, rewrite them. Trust that you already know more than you think you do, and that the best version of your path forward is the one you create for yourself.

Lynn A. Robinson is a leading expert on the topic of intuition. Her intuitive reading clients consistently praise her uncanny insights as “spot on,” resulting in personal clarity, creative solutions, and overall success. To learn more about her books and intuitive readings, visit LynnRobinson.com.