I suppose that following instincts offers a much much discounted cost on your psyche for "getting it wrong". Let's say I have a choice between A and B. My inst

I suppose that following instincts offers a much much discounted cost on your psyche for "getting it wrong". Let's say I have a choice between A and B. My instinct is telling me A, and I have a rational reasoning for B. Assuming that the strength of the instinct (0 - 100, "complete indifference" to "every cell if my body is screaming for it") is comparable to the confidence I have in my reasoning (0 - 100, "complete guess" to "I have factual proof and competence that tells me this is the answer"), then if I get it wrong because I went with A I'll be much more prone to accept it as "I'm ok with this mistake" then if I went with B and go it wrong. This, to me, is true at all levels of intensity. If I don't have strong feelings one way or another I'll follow instinct over reason and assume that my subconscious knows something I don't. If my rational confidence and instincts are high (assuming I dont have time to analyze the conflict), if I get it wrong "rationally" I'll kick myself more than if I got it wrong "irrationally". So there is a real advantage in mental health with going with guts.