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Even though I was already aware of this issue, traveling for an extended period has made me realize just how deeply ingrained hustle culture and productivity are in modern society—particularly in the West. I quit my university job over three years ago, and I’m still learning how to unravel this conditioning. It has gotten easier over time, but I still catch myself multiple times a day thinking about what I “should” be doing or feeling pressure to be productive, because somewh

What would happen if you pressed pause on your daily life and gave yourself permission to explore who you are—and where you belong? When...

Batik painting in Ubud, Bali For most of my life, I thought I was doing all the “right” things. I built a career as a counselor and...