The Insanity of Normalcy

Read this to...

1. To wake up.
2. To realize that normal doesn't mean optimal.
3. To identify your conformist tendencies.

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Just because something is normal does not mean it is optimal, healthy, nourishing, enriching... it doesn't mean it is serving you.

In the 21st century, if people don't think you're weird, chances are you're living sub-optimally.

What is normal?

As you read through this list, ask yourself: Is this behavior serving me?

1. Eating animal protein.
2. Drinking alcohol.
3. Being addicted to smartphones.
4. Sitting for 8 hours a day.
5. Watching media, movies, television.
6. Being distracted.
7. Being prescribed to a drug.
8. Hugging people for a duration of less than 1 second.
9. Eating while working.
10. Staying indoors for most of the day.
11. Taking photos of yourself obsessively.
12. Excessively consuming sugar.
13. Consuming large amounts of caffeine.
14. Living with an erratic sleep schedule.
15. Buying things that don't make you happy long-term.
16. Suppressing emotions and avoiding confrontation.
17. Prioritizing work over personal relationships.
18. People-pleasing & saying yes.
19. Thinking about the past.
20. Blaming external circumstances for personal shortcomings.

(Any to add to the list? Comment below.)

As we move into the 21st century, my advice to you is to not look to the average for guidance on how to live your life well.

It seems to me that self-sabotage is being accelerated by technology and media — which enables unhealthy insane norms to spread.

So what do you do?

Find the people who positively influence you and inspire you to be weird.

The end.

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