The 5-Minute Assumption Audit

Vallabh Chitnis - IntuiWell - The 5-Minute Assumption Audit

We verify cash. But not our thoughts.

We hold Rs. 500 currency notes to the light to check counterfeits.
We double-check UPI QR codes.

But we rarely pause to verify the beliefs driving our decisions.
And that’s how counterfeit thoughts slip through.

Thoughts like:

  • “Being busy means I’m valuable.”
  • “This is how it’s always been done.”
  • “More money = more success.”

We would never accept fake money.
So why do we accept fake ideas?

Mental wellness isn’t just about feeling good.

It is about thinking clearly. Start with the 5-minute assumption audit.

The 5-Minute Assumption Audit
Is this belief authentic or counterfeit?

1. Pick a Thought
“I’m not ready.” or “They don’t value my work.”

2. Origin Check
Where did this come from: experience, fear, someone else?

3. Evidence Check
Is it always true? Do I have facts or just feelings?

4. Impact Check
Is it helping me grow or holding me back?

5. Decision
If it empowers: Keep. Strengthen.
If it limits: Challenge. Replace.

Simple. Eye-opening. Clarity-boosting.

Cognitive clarity is a leadership edge.
Build it one thought at a time.

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