How to Tap Into Your Intuition

First, trust yourself and admit that you have it.

Why You Hatin’ on Yourself? - It’s great to have self-awareness and want to make yourself better, but sometimes it can get out of hand. Read tips of how to stop beating yourself up and start loving you for you — flaws and all. By Kellee Terrell (Photo: Hero Images/Getty Images)

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Trust Yourself - The first step in tapping into your intuition is to admit that you have it! Everyone has a seemingly magical insight into their inner lives and the world around them—you just might not be practiced at accessing it. But that will soon change, when you… By Kenrya Rankin Naasel  (Photo: Hero Images/Getty Images)

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Deal With Your Ish - Most of us have something that makes us feel like less than our joyful, true selves. Whether it’s an inability to trust men caused by an unfaithful spouse, or self-esteem issues that keep you from achieving your professional goals, they will block you from clearly hearing your inner voice and force you to repeat old patterns. So address them, whether with therapy or meditative practice, so you can hear your true self speaking. (Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Export Your Career - Although we always hear about the tide of migration moving toward the United States, there’s no reason you can’t buck the trend and take your skills abroad. Using a BBC report on global migrants, BET.com has compiled some of the most likely careers that will take you from regular employee to expat. — Naeesa Aziz (Photo: Getty Images/STOCK)

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Be Still - When you’re doing nothing, practice being mindful. The next time you’re driving, sitting on a plane or waiting for an appointment, don’t turn on your music, fiddle with an app, make a call, or think about what you need to accomplish that day, instead, just sit still with your thoughts. How do you feel? What do you notice around you? Stillness will help you connect with all parts of yourself. (Photo: Image Source/Getty Images)

For Hip Flexibility: Hinge - Kneel with your knees at a 90º angle. Then lean back, keeping your head, shoulders and thighs in a straight line. Hold for three seconds. Return to upright. Do it three times. (Photo: Peter Frank/Corbis)

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Meditate - Aim for 15 minutes a day of clearing your mind and being super-present in the moment. If you need something tangible to help you, try lighting a candle and focusing on the flame, gently bringing your attention back to it when you find your mind wandering. Even easier is to focus on your breath; pay attention as you breathe in and out, clearing your mind of all other thoughts. It can be a great exercise right before bed, to help you come back to yourself at the end of the day.  (Photo: Peter Frank/Corbis)

Don't Hide Your True Self - Sometimes we are so afraid that if we share our opinions or feelings on certain issues, we will be unfairly labeled as the “Angry Black Woman.” So we shrink ourselves to be agreeable and fit in. But if you are doing this, he’s only liking your representative, not the real you. (Photo: Christopher Weidlich/Corbis)

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Use Affirmations - Tell yourself—and the Universe—that you wholly trust yourself by repeating one of these affirmations daily: “I trust my intuition.” “My intuitive voice consistently leads me down the correct path.”  (Photo: Christopher Weidlich/Corbis)

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Research Alternatives - If you’re unable to find affordable travel within your budget, then it’s time to utilize other options, including carpooling with a group of friends, taking the train or riding the bus. Companies like Greyhound often post special rates you can only get when you book online, so check around before you commit.  (Photo: Peathegee Inc/Getty Images)

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Practice - Jump in and actively draw on your inspiration. Start small, making gut-driven guesses about inconsequential things: Who’s calling when your phone rings? Which way is the car in front of you going to turn? What is dude going to say next in his thank you speech? You’ll surprise yourself with how often you’re right, and over time you’ll build up your confidence in your intuition. (Photo: Peathegee Inc/Getty Images)

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Listen - Is there something specific you want to know the answer to? Get comfortable in a quiet room, close your eyes, ask yourself the question, then…listen. After five minutes, open your eyes and write down whatever you heard. (Photo: Jamie Grill/Getty Images)

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Sleep on Your Back - Slumbering on your side or stomach may be good for preserving your hair, but it’s hell on your face. Why? Pressing it into a pillow all night can cause fine lines. Seriously — turn over. (Photo: Stuart O'Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Record Your Dreams - They often tell us things we’re not quite ready to acknowledge, little bits of wisdom bubbling up when our conscious mind is resting. Keep a journal beside the bed to record what you remember as well as how you felt. Eventually, you’ll be able to recall more and more and draw parallels to things you’re puzzling over in your waking life. (Photo: Stuart O'Sullivan/Getty Images)

See an Intuitive - Listening to someone else tell you about yourself can be an enlightening experience. Your gut will tell you when they are right or wrong, and you’ll be shocked by how much you already know.  (Photo by: Godong/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

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See an Intuitive - Listening to someone else tell you about yourself can be an enlightening experience. Your gut will tell you when they are right or wrong, and you’ll be shocked by how much you already know.  (Photo by: Godong/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)