Hustle ~ A Great State of Activity

I recently saw a quote that read, “If you didn’t hustle during covid, you are never going to hustle”. ⁠

I immediately started questioning myself.. did I hustle or am I just a coaster? Will I never be super successful??⁠

During covid I hadn’t launched a new business, I hadn’t made a shit tonne more money than I normally do, I wasn’t staying up until 1am ticking off goals, I wasn’t journaling/meditating/listening to inspiring podcasts while the kids napped, (HA who am I kidding, my kids would’t nap!). ⁠

The self doubt crept in and I told myself that this must mean I’ll never “make it”, or ever be seen as a bad arse woman with grit and determination. I ain’t no hustler?! ⁠

Then it occurred to me.. The hustle comes in many ways.⁠

Hustle is defined as “a great state of activity”.

Hustle for your heatlh - fuel your body consistency with smarter food choices, join a new fitness group.

Hustle your relationships - put in the work, communicate/listen/learn.

Hustle your passion - keep creative notes in your phone, pin things/words that inspire you.

Hustle your home - turn something unwanted into something valuable; paint your home, work on your garden.

I pressed restart on self reflection. I had in fact been hustling away in many aspects of my life, and will continue to do so! ⁠

The level of gratitude we give ourselves for even the smallest wins is what helps fuel the hustle!⁠

So for anyone feeling like they’re a mouse on a spinning wheel not getting anywhere, take a look back on how far you’ve already come; and acknowledge that the hustle is simply a state of great activity. ⁠

And finally, in the words of my wise friend @justanothergirl_bykat “Remember that your hard days will one day be your easy days”. ⁠

Lauren x