The Myth of Doing More—and What to Try Instead
Spoiler: You're not behind. You're just done pretending that more is always better.
We live in a world that rewards doing. Performing. Hustling.
And for a while, that might’ve even worked.
You stayed late.
You said yes.
You kept going—even when your gut whispered no.
But if you're here, reading this, maybe something in you is starting to question the whole setup.
Because at some point, more stops working.
More tasks.
More systems.
More effort.
It all starts to feel like... less.
Less clarity.
Less energy.
Less you.
And before you know it, you don’t even recognize the woman looking back at you in the mirror.
The Lie We’ve Been Sold
You’ve probably heard it before (maybe even from your own inner critic):
“If you just got more organized...”
“If you could just push through...”
“If you worked a little harder, you’d finally catch up [or get that promotion or finally get noticed for your contributions].”
But here’s what no one tells you:
That kind of “more” doesn’t always lead to meaning.
And often, it just leads to burnout.
Because the truth is, hustle culture sells us a lie:
That your worth is measured by how much you can get done.
That rest is weakness.
That slowing down is falling behind.
Spoiler: it’s not.
Slowing down is often the first brave step back to yourself.
Why More Isn’t the Answer (Even When It Looks Like One)
When you feel disconnected, stuck, or overwhelmed, it’s tempting to add.
A new planner.
A new habit tracker.
A color-coded schedule.
Another “productivity hack.”
But if you’re burned out from the pace, adding more might only bury the truth deeper.
What you may really need isn’t more discipline.
It’s more clarity.
What you may really be craving isn’t another system.
It’s support.
And what you might be ready for isn’t another plan to fix yourself—
But space to remember that you were never broken to begin with.
Real-Life Alternatives to Hustle Culture
Here are three simple but radical shifts that invite something different:
1. Start Noticing the “Shoulds”
If your to-do list is built on obligation instead of intention, it’s time to ask why. Whose rules are you following—and do they still serve you?
2. Track Your Energy, Not Just Your Time
Instead of forcing yourself to be productive from 9 to 5, notice when you naturally feel clear, creative, or connected. That’s your rhythm talking.
3. Make Space Before You Add
Instead of downloading another tool, try clearing one task, one meeting, or one mental “should.” Notice what happens in the quiet.
These shifts won’t fix everything overnight.
But they will start loosening the grip of hustle culture—one quiet moment at a time.
When You’re Ready for Something Real…
I created The Opt-Out Club for this exact moment.
It’s not another system to follow or routine to master.
It’s a slow-living membership for women who are ready to break the rules that never fit—and build a life that actually does.
Inside, you’ll get steady support, monthly themed reflections, and real-life practices to help you step out of overwhelm and into alignment.
One shift at a time. On your terms.
You don’t need to do more.
You just need space to do it differently.
