Finding Freedom in Enough: Rejecting the Hustle for a Life That Fits
The Pressure to Always Want More
We live in a world that constantly pushes us to want more—more success, more money, more recognition. Every day, we're bombarded with messages that if we’re not hustling, striving, or reaching higher, then we’re somehow falling behind. But what if we chose to step off the treadmill? What if we allowed ourselves to be satisfied with “enough”? Here’s what I’ve learned on my journey to embracing contentment, setting boundaries, and letting go of the need for excess.
Being Satisfiable: Learning What Enough Feels Like
“Be satisfiable. Learn what enough feels like in your body; don’t settle, don’t overindulge.”
I’m comfortable admitting something that many might not understand: I’m good with having enough. There are parts of my life where I’m still growing and expanding, sure. But then there are areas where I don’t need to reach the top of the mountain. I don’t have to be the HBIC (Head Boss In Charge). I’m genuinely content just giving the best I have to offer and leaving it at that.
I don’t feel the pressure to be liked by everyone or to create spaces that cater to everyone. I’m also not interested in posting every day or fighting to be the coolest in the group just because it might get me more—more eyes, more engagement, more sponsors, more support. I’ve realized that chasing “more” isn’t the path to fulfillment for me.
Rejecting Hustle Culture: Letting Go of Shame
Here’s the thing: sometimes, there’s a whisper of shame for feeling this way. Professionally and socially, we’re always being pushed to want more, to chase more. And if you’re not out here trying to be the biggest or the best, it’s easy to feel like something’s wrong with you. Like maybe you’re not ambitious enough, not driven enough, or worse—like you’re somehow less.
But honestly, I’d really be good with having just enough so I can do what I actually love. My perspective isn’t about being lazy; it’s about setting healthy boundaries for what truly matters to me. For me, it’s about making sure I’m not constantly sacrificing my peace and joy for someone else’s definition of success.
Finding Your Enough: Mindfulness and Self-Acceptance
“I want to ask you to relinquish your own longing for excess and to stay mindful of your relationship to enough. How much sex would be enough? How high would be high enough? How much love would feel like enough? Can you imagine being healed enough? Happy enough? Connected enough? Having enough space in your life to actually live it? Can you imagine being free enough?”
I don’t desire the constant grind of getting ahead just for the sake of it. I don’t want to be rich just so I can get richer. What I truly want is to reach a place where, if someone asks me, “Do you understand that you, as you are, who you are, is enough?”—I can answer honestly, deeply, and without hesitation: Yes.
Choosing a Life That Fits
Rejecting the hustle culture doesn’t mean I’m giving up on growth or progress. It means I’m being intentional about where I put my energy and what I’m striving for. For me, life isn’t about climbing every mountain; it’s about appreciating the view from wherever I’m standing.
I choose to focus on what brings me genuine joy, fulfillment, and peace. And that’s more than enough.
Reflect on Your Relationship with Enough
What does “enough” mean for you? Are there areas in your life where you’re constantly chasing more when you don’t really need to? Or are there places where you’ve found peace in knowing you have enough?
I’d love to hear your thoughts. Share your experiences in the comments below, and let’s start a conversation about redefining what it means to live a fulfilling life.
