Inspired by the 75 Soft Challenge, The Artists Way, and somatic/yogic philosophies + techniques, HOPELESS LIVING is Liz Sueko’s approach + attempt to live as intuitively + intentionally as possible by “following”/living a series of 4 daily steps (SET FOR SUCCESS, SOMATIC SESSIONS, CREATIVE CREATION, and HYPERFIXATE HEAVEN); while also knowing + remembering that everything is always hopeless in the end, and sometimes we gotta break just to mend

ensure the base layer of Maslow's hirearchy of needs pyramid has been met at all times (basic physiological needs-aka are you hungry? thirsty? need to sleep?), set yourself up for success BEFORE the inevitable meltdown happens by doing regular body scans/check in's to ensure your body feels as good and "safe" / regulated as it can get

spend a minimum of 5 minutes per day in an intentional somatic session. release trauma + ground into the present by finding and restrengthening your mind-body connection through intentional yoga/somatic activities such as; dancing, practicing yoga asana + pranayama, singing, stimming, writing, running/working out, intentional movement/meditation, etc

unleash your inner child for a minimum of 5 minutes per day through intentional creative play. this is not the time for perfection or judgement, nor is it the time for any other overthinking bullshit. the goal in these moments is to rekindle our natural joy for artistic creation, while also working to transmute and further process our repressed feelings. you can create through any artistic medium you feel called to/like, so long as you're remaining hopelessly present and connected to your body and artistic mind

*PRO TIP: this step can, & probably should be done, in conjunction with your somatic session

dive deep into whatever special interest research / nonfiction book you feel called to for at least 5 minutes per day. let yourself hyperfixate and enjoy the process of learning something new cause life is too damn hopeless not to...

to live hopelessly takes fun work and hard play, so remember to treat yourself at the end of each day...

positively reinforce your commitment to living hopelessly by rewarding yourself with something small at the end of each day/week. this step does NOT have to cost you any money. your "treat" could be as simple and easy as allowing yourself to go to bed early, or listening to a favorite song, or perhaps browsing a public library. you are only limited by your own imagination and perspectives, so allow yourself to go "crazy" and make every day the "greatest day of the year"