Why Do People Have 'Gut Feelings'?

Gut feelings are like your brain sending messages to your body, and your body reacting. Imagine you're about to choose a door, if you feel nervous in your stomach, that might mean your brain thinks something bad could be behind the other door. It’s like when you get butterflies before an important test or speech.

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Examples

  1. You feel a twist in your stomach when you’re about to take a big exam.
  2. Your tummy drops when you realize you forgot your wallet at the store.
  3. A sudden flutter in your gut makes you run away from a scary dog.

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