It's No Longer About the Hustle, It's All About Healthy Productivity

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Lavendaire is a podcast and YouTube channel for all things goals and wellness oriented. Whether it’s implementing more self care into your daily life or how to succeed in personal ambitions, Aileen Xu of Lavendaire guides her subscribers with thoughtfulness and uses her own experiences on how to lead a more balanced life.

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This vlog came out just at the perfect time where I have found myself at a productivity standstill. It made me think whether I’ve been as productive as necessary these last few years leading up to the pandemic. One of the hundred of important life lessons that 2020 taught us was how to slow down (not that we had the choice). And with that slow down, the hustle died.

What was the point of the hustle?

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In this vlog, she explains that the hustle may not be what’s important anymore and to ask ourselves, why are we trying to be productive? There’s also some very valuable tips to carry into your daily routine, and always be mindful of your personal space, balance and need for rest. After watching it a few times and taking notes, I’m now fully aware of the purpose for my productivity and am excited again.

*Originally published September 2021, updated August 18, 2023