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#50: How to Trust Your Body When Making Decisions [Sacral Authority | Decision Making Series]

February 10, 2026 • Mary Clavieres • Season 1 • Episode 50

0:00 | 17:25

Do you ever say "yes" when your body is screaming "no"? Or feel like you're overthinking every decision because you don't trust your gut? This episode is for you.

Today we're diving into sacral decision making (also called sacral authority in Human Design), the style that's all about trusting your body's immediate gut response. If you've been told to "think it through" when your body already knows the answer, or if you've ignored your gut and regretted it later, you'll want to hear this.

I share how sacral authority works, why it's not about what you SAY but how your body responds before you speak, and how to discover your unique body signals. Plus, I tell the story of how I was unknowingly asking my daughter to respond twice—and what changed when I learned about her decision-making style.

Key Takeaways:

1. It's not about what you say—it's how your body responds first
Sacral decision making is about your body's response BEFORE you speak it out loud. If you're explaining or reasoning, you've already moved into your mind. Your body knows immediately.

2. Ask specific, time-bound yes/no questions
Not "Do you want to travel?" but "Do you want to travel this summer for two weeks?" The more specific the question, the clearer your body's response. Vague questions create vague answers.

3. Your body speaks its own language
Some people lean forward (yes) or backward (no). Others make sounds like "uh-huh" or "mm-mm." Some nod or shake their heads before they realize they're doing it. Everyone's signals are different—discover yours.

4. Follow what lights you up
This decision-making style is about joy and energy. What makes you feel expansive and alive? That's your yes. What makes you contract or feel heavy? That's your no. Trust it.

5. You can practice this all the time

While sacral authority is powerful for big decisions, you can practice it daily. The more you tune into your body's responses, the stronger your connection becomes. It's a game changer.

Resources and Next Steps:

Not sure what your decision-making style is? Get your free Human Design chart in 2 minutes. https://www.maryclavieres.com/getyourchart

Ready to stop second-guessing yourself?

Book a Decision Making Accelerator session and we'll dive into YOUR specific style, with practical next steps you can use immediately.
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https://www.maryclavieres.com/book

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