I Prayed at the Alter of Hustle & Productivity

Don't work so much, they say. Rest, they say. But how can you rest when you were born to hustle?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I have exchanged my late night work sessions for sleep; and this shift has left me feeling both rested and restless. I now crave the rest, while simultaneously fighting the avalanche of to do list items calling for my attention. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The truth about balance is that you cannot do as much as you once did. And so you prioritize. You strip down to the essentials - what moves the work forward, what brings you joy, what sustains your life and your soul. And everything else falls to the side. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Hustle was the brand I wore proudly. Productivity was my calling card. And now, I evolve into someone who works hard and rests well. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I am not there yet. There are still some late nights. But much less than before. And until I strike the balance that feels right for me, I will continue to strip and let the things that no longer need my time fall away. .. .

For more from Craft Your Path Founder Jacqueline Misla, be sure to follow her on Instagram at @JacquelineMIsla.