Hustle without mental health is self-hate.
Did that feel too aggressive?
If it did, then I’m speaking to you.
Because anyone who argues in favor of hustle at the expense of mental health is arguing for what exactly?
- Inclined feelings of sadness, anxiety, and helplessness?
- Confused thinking and reduced ability to concentrate?
- Exasperated feelings of fear, shame, or guilt?
- Constant exhaustion and low drive to get things done?
- A sense to withdraw from family, friends, and loved ones?
- Detachment from reality and inability to cope with problems/ stress?
And how exactly does any of that help with hustle?
It doesn’t.
More importantly, it doesn’t help anyone or anything that’s involved with that person’s life—least of all, the person themselves.
And by ignoring this—yes, they’re choosing to commit an act of self-hate. Because self-love doesn’t ignore signs/calls for help.
Take care of yourself, first. Spend time inspecting the state of your mental wellbeing. Listen to what your body is telling you—and respond.
Hustle can wait. Your mental health can’t.