what is my gut telling me?

“They” say to trust your gut.

But sometimes I really can’t tell what my gut is telling me.

Is my discomfort with something a sign that I should avoid the situation or the person or that the decision is wrong?

Or is my discomfort with something a sign that I should lean into the situation or person or decision, so I grow and it becomes easier?

Sometimes I wish my gut spoke a bit more clearly (ideally in English).