How to Stop Overthinking and Trust Your Human Design Authority

You know that feeling when your mind just won’t stop running in circles? When you’re analyzing every possible outcome, weighing all the pros and cons, and still no decision feels right? Yeah, I’ve been there too.

The good news? You don’t actually have to continue to live this way. If you’ve been caught in a loop of second-guessing yourself, Human Design offers a simple yet powerful way to cut through the noise and make decisions with clarity and confidence. It all comes down to something called your Inner Authority—the part of you that already knows what’s right for you, without overthinking, forcing, or stressing. The problem? Most of us were never taught how to trust it.

So today, we’re diving deep into how to break free from the mental gymnastics and start leaning into the decision-making strategy that’s actually designed specifically for you.

Why Overthinking Happens in the First Place

Before we get into how to trust your Inner Authority, let’s talk about why so many of us struggle with overthinking in the first place. Most of us have been conditioned from childhood to prioritize logic and external validation over our own internal knowing. We’re taught that we need to think everything through, get advice from others, create a “pro and con” list, and make the "smartest" choice based on what seems logical or practical.

But here’s the problem: Logic isn’t always the answer when it comes to what’s right for you. And when we rely too much on our minds to make decisions, we get stuck. We waffle. We go back and forth. We feel anxious, unsure, and disconnected from what we actually want. Sound familiar? If so, it’s time to break free from this pattern.

What Is Inner Authority in Human Design?

In Human Design, your Inner Authority is your built-in decision-making guide. It’s not found in your mind - it’s found in your body, your emotions, or your instincts, depending on your design.

When you start making decisions from your Inner Authority instead of your mind, things feel clear, easy, and natural. You stop forcing. You stop second-guessing. And you start trusting yourself in a way that might feel completely new, but also completely right.

How to Find Your Inner Authority

If you’re not sure what your Inner Authority is, you can grab your free Human Design chart here. Your chart will tell you exactly what your Inner Authority is, and below, I’ll break down how to use it.

A Breakdown of Inner Authorities (And How to Trust Yours)

Emotional Authority (Most Common)

How it works: You are not meant to make decisions in the moment. Your clarity comes over time as your emotions settle and you ride the wave of highs and lows. This authority requires patience and acceptance of emotional fluctuation.

How to trust it: When faced with a decision, wait out the emotional wave. Allow yourself time to feel all aspects - the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Clarity comes with emotional neutrality, so avoid making decisions at the peak or valley of your feelings.

Reflection Question: How often do you feel pressured to decide quickly? What would happen if you allowed yourself to wait until your emotions settled?

Sacral Authority (For Generators & MGs)

How it works: Your gut instinct will respond in the moment with a yes (expansion, excitement) or a no (contraction, hesitation).

How to trust it: Stop justifying your decisions. If your gut says no, listen. If it says yes, follow it - without needing to explain why.

Reflection Question: Have you ever ignored your gut and ended up regretting it? What would it look like to trust it fully?

Splenic Authority (Instant Intuition)

How it works: You get immediate, quiet knowing in the moment. It’s subtle, but it’s fast.

How to trust it: Learn to recognize the difference between intuition and fear. Your Splenic Authority will feel neutral and calm - not panicked.

Reflection Question: Think back to a time when you had a quiet knowing about something. Did you trust it or dismiss it?

Ego-Manifested Authority (For Manifestors Only)

How it works: You are meant to make decisions based on your willpower and what feels right for you.

How to trust it: Speak your desires out loud and see if they feel strong and aligned.

Reflection Question: When was the last time you followed your desires without worrying about others’ opinions? How did it feel?

Ego-Projected Authority (For Projectors Only)

How it works: You gain clarity by expressing your truth and seeing how it lands.

How to trust it: Speak to trusted people and notice how your body feels when you talk.

Reflection Question: Who do you feel safe being completely honest with? How could you use them as a sounding board for your decisions?

Self-Projected Authority (For Projectors Only)

How it works: Your voice holds your truth, and talking out loud brings clarity.

How to trust it: Find a space where you can freely express your thoughts without judgment.

Reflection Question: Who or where do you feel most comfortable speaking your mind? How does it feel in your body when you speak your truth?

Mental Projected Authority (For Projectors Only)

How it works: Your environment and discussions with trusted people help you make aligned choices.

How to trust it: Surround yourself with the right people and give yourself time to process decisions.

Reflection Question: How do different environments or people affect your clarity? Where do you feel most at ease when thinking things through?

Lunar Authority (For Reflectors Only)

How it works: You need a full lunar cycle (28 days) to make big decisions.

How to trust it: Avoid rushing - give yourself the time you need to feel into your decision.

Reflection Question: What happens when you allow yourself a full lunar cycle to make decisions? How does the clarity evolve over time?

Final Thoughts: Stop Overthinking & Start Trusting Yourself

The more you practice listening to your Inner Authority, the easier it gets. Over time, you’ll realize you don’t have to force decisions - you just have to trust what’s already within you. Want to go deeper? Grab your copy of my Purpose by Design ebook to learn how to align with your unique energy. Want a personalized breakdown of your chart? My Decoded Digital Human Design Guide explains everything in detail - it’s a 50+ page deep dive into your unique human design energy blueprint.

You were designed to move through life with clarity and ease. It’s time to start trusting that.