Learning to Trust Your Instincts
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A quiet sense that something is not right is often worth paying attention to, even when there is no clear evidence to point to just yet. It reflects a genuine willingness to look out for the people around you. This is a habit that grows stronger with each small step taken. This becomes easier with a little preparation and practice beforehand.
Trusting that instinct, and choosing to check in or act on it, is rarely regretted, even if the situation turns out to be less serious than first feared. This is worth thinking through calmly before a difficult moment arrives. It is one of the simplest ways to make a genuine difference. It matters far more than people often realise in the moment itself.
1800RESPECT is on 1800 737 732, and Lifeline is on 13 11 14, both available any hour for anyone who wants to talk this through. Taking that first step counts for a great deal, however small it feels. Every call is treated with genuine care, whatever the reason behind it. You do not have to work through this entirely on your own.