There was a time when I felt like I was swimming against the current in my creative life. Ideas came, but they were scattered and ungrounded. The spark was there, but it felt faint, like it could extinguish at any moment. I knew I needed to realign with my intuition, that quiet guide every creative artist has but often neglects. Connecting to your intuition is not something one just does – it’s a process of finding those ways to connect.

So, I started looking at my habits, the small daily rituals that either sharpened or dulled my creative intuition. Here’s what I stopped doing to make space for clarity, inspiration, and connection to my inner voice:

1. Waking Up and Immediately Opening My Phone

The morning used to be a blur grabbing my phone and opening apps automatically—an instant act I did while on autopilot. But I realized that starting the day like this drowned out the subtle whispers of my intuition. Now, I honor slow mornings. Even when I had to wake up for work at 4:30 a.m., I took a moment to sit quietly, meditate, and simply be before the day began. These moments became sacred—a time to reflect, hear what my inner voice was saying, and set the tone for my creativity.

2. Listening to Too Much Popular Music

I love a catchy tune as much as anyone, but I found that popular music often drowned out my ability to tune into myself. Instead, I turned to subliminals and frequencies. There’s something almost magical about listening to these tones. My intuition comes alive; I get the most vivid downloads and ideas that seem to appear out of nowhere. These sounds create an open channel, allowing me to hear my thoughts and inspirations without interference.

3. Filling Every Moment of Boredom with Distractions

Social media, music, conversations—they were my crutches, filling every small gap of silence or boredom. But in doing so, I was silencing my own body and mind. I started pausing, listening to what I truly wanted or needed in those quiet moments. Maybe it was rest, maybe it was a spark of an idea. I’d observe my surroundings, noticing patterns, signs, or small details that led me to creative breakthroughs. That space of stillness became fertile ground for intuitive insights.

4. Drinking Coffee on an Empty Stomach

This one surprised me. I loved my morning coffee ritual, but I began noticing how jittery it made me, how it threw off my nervous system and made it harder to feel grounded. I started eating something small before my first cup, and the difference was profound. My body felt more balanced, and in that balance, my intuition became sharper. A regulated nervous system is the foundation for deep creativity.

5. Drinking More Than One Alcoholic Beverage

I didn’t drink heavily, but even one too many drinks would derail me for days. I felt disconnected from my mind-body connection, numb to my emotions and ideas. Creativity felt like an impossible climb. Cutting back to just one drink—or skipping it altogether—helped me stay aligned with my intuition. I no longer feel like I’m losing days to recover my connection to myself.

Closing Thoughts

Becoming an intuitive person, especially as a creative artist, isn’t about grand gestures or overnight transformations. It’s in the small choices, the subtle shifts that honor your inner world.

By letting go of these habits, I opened myself up to a deeper connection with my creativity. Now, inspiration flows more freely, and my ideas feel authentic and grounded.

If you’re looking to strengthen your own creative intuition, maybe it’s time to ask yourself—what habits could you let go of to create space for your inner voice to shine?