Importance of Rest in Hustle Culture

Zie always says, ‘Sleep solves everything!’ And where is the lie though?

Working 72 hours a week isn’t hustling—it’s self-sabotage! Overworking doesn’t mean working smart. In fact, pushing yourself beyond limits can harm your brain and body. Your work ethic should be consistent, not excessive or obsessive.

Sleep is essential for you to function at your best. While you rest, your body not only recovers physically but also supports healthy brain function. Without enough sleep, your ability to focus, remember, reason, and make sound decisions suffers.

Balance Rest and Productivity:

Productive means the quality of work and not the quantity of it. Ignoring your sleep is a complete Red Flag! The more you ignore the needs of your body and mind to rest, the less likely you are able to achieve your goals. “Balance” doesn’t necessarily mean you flatline your passion. There will be times when you are in flow, and you stay up late to finish a project. Once in a while that is alright, but if you make it a habit it is quite unhealthy. Just remember your body is not a machine, it needs rest.

Aspire Balance:

This is not about hating the hustle or feeling guilty for your Brooklyn 99 or Modern Family binge. Although Zie absolutely loves Gloria! 😍 But ‘Comfort is Definitely Something!’

Hustling means working towards your goals with a healthy attitude, body, and mind. And without rest? There is no ‘healthy’!

Also read – 101 Guide: How to Sleep Well

Sleep Should Be a Priority:

We have all heard that a healthy mind dwells in a healthy body, and as we grow up, we realize just how true that is. Lack of sleep can severely impact your health, increasing the risk of dementia, anxiety, and depression(Harvard Pilgrim). In fact, consistently compromising on sleep can even shorten your lifespan. This is very concerning! You must get 6-8 hours of sleep daily—no excuses. This is something to take seriously!