What is Hustle Culture
What is Hustle Culture?
Hustle Culture is a new trend in our working life.It reflects also our mental health, because it is a tendency which leads to an illusion of reaching the American dream by spending many hours in the office and neglecting your private life.
Work is important but it is not good to make it the center of our lives.
Recently there is a rise in the companies which stimulate the employees who are working overtime and praise them for the devotion and commitment with long stay in the office. In addition they do not tolerate long vacations and unexpected sick leaves.
The above mentioned are only some small aspects of the hustle culture.
Generally Hustle Culture means:
Hustle culture describes a common, modern workplace environment that emphasizes hard work and long hours as the key to success.
How to prevent from hustle culture?
1. Set a healthy work-life balance
2. Encourage self -reflecting and self- awareness
3. Support self-care
4. Set realistic goals and deadlines
5. Open Communication.
Adverse effects of hustle culture
Stress and Anxiety- how we can combat against them.
Set clear boundaries between work and personal life.
Try things like meditation, deep breathing, or short walks in the park to stay calm
Take regular breaks throughout the day to recharge your energy. Just few moments away from work can help you to refocus.
Make time for things that bring you joy.
Don't be afraid to ask for help if you find yourself struggling from hustle culture.
2. Persistent Guilt
Start observing in which situation you feel guilt
Practice Self compassion to yourself
Acknowledge the Guilt
Start with mindfulness and embodiment
3. Indifferent Attitude
When you notice that you start feeling indifferent about something you should think about the first symptoms for Burn Out. Recognizing and addressing this early can prevent more serious issues down the line. Take some time to reflect on what's causing this indifference and consider adjusting your workload or seeking support.
4. Damaging Positivity
Start freeing space for the things you love and charge yourself with positive vibes and experiences. Make it a habit to schedule regular time for activities that bring you joy, whether it’s a hobby, spending time with loved ones, or simply relaxing.
