From the moment we come of age, were told that discipline is what makes a good life.
You wake up early, you go to work, you eat healthily, you exercise when you might.
But what if were approaching the good life in all the wrong ways?
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Life is meant to be enjoyed, after all.
Obviously, intuitive living is easier for me to implementa freelance writer who doesnt have any childrenthan most.
But in some ways, this was the thinking behind my decision to test it outbecause Icanright now.
A week felt more doable.
So, the Friday before last, I commenced my journey of intuitive living as an experiment.
The only rule was: there were no rules.
I was to do what I felt, when I felt like it.
The first morning was easy.
I didnt set my alarm, and instead let my body wake up when it was ready to.
But, as this was intuition week, I opened my phone and scrolled through TikTok instead.
Willem Dafoe fan cams.This is why me and my boyfriend really broke up.
Constant, random clips that gave me a little dopamine hit with each swipe.
After a while, though, I started feeling really groggy.
The rest of the day was sort of aimless.
I knew I probably had emails to respond to, but I didnt feel like reading them.
After getting out of the bath, I watched TikTok for another hour.
Saturday was much less deadening.
I figured this would be the perfect opportunity to flex my intuitive living musclesand it was.
Which, as it turned out, is a little rusty.
So far, all intuitive living had given me was a bloated stomach and the desire to pass out.
I wasnt, as Paloma had suggested, listening to my bodys innate wisdom.
I was just being lazy and hedonistic.
As the week went on, I tried to be more mindful of how I was spending my time.
Was I actually hungry, or did I just think I should be?
Did I really want to lay in bed, or was I craving some fresh air and nature?
This time, though, I checked in with my body.
I didnt want to make small talk and engage socially.
So I went to the gym and stayed at home without a single regret.
As the days continued, I made a habit of listening,trulylistening, to my body.
It was 9 p.m., and I needed my beauty sleep.
In the moment, though, I realized I didnt want to.
I wanted to stay and chat and eat little canapes and drink orange wine.
Intuitive living isnt easy.
Andof coursesociety isnt built to accommodate the intuitive lifestyle.
Others have children, and have to prioritize their needs and whims above their own.
Usually, by now, Id have the week ahead of me planned out.
This time, I decided to leave the calendar empty.
What will I end up doing?
Ill see what I feel like in the moment.
