Ignatian discernment is rooted in the life, wisdom, and teaching of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, who founded the Jesuit order in the 16th century. Ignatius knew that human beings tend to get distracted by many things. While some of those distractions can be helpful, often they lead us away from God and love. Thus, Ignatian spirituality is about finding God in all things, and seeing God in all people and situations. In Ignatian discernment, the Daily Examen is a technique of prayerful reflection on the events of the day with the goal of being aware of God’s presence and discerning God’s direction in our lives. Training for future Jesuit priests includes times for retreats and consistent practice of the Daily Examen.
In Ignatian discernment, it is important to pay attention to the periods of consolation and desolation in one’s life and day. Consolation refers to those times where we feel God’s grace, love, peace, etc. Desolation refers to those times where it is difficult to feel these spiritual qualities, or when we feel negative emotions.
For further exploration:
http://www.jesuitseastois.org/discernment
https://www.marquette.edu/faith/ignatian-principles-for-making-decisions.php