Dijana Llugolli From Hustle to Flow

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From Hustle to Flow: How to Align Your Actions with Your Purpose

Embracing the F-word for Success

No, don’t worry, it’s not the word you’re thinking about. Instead, think ‘Flow’. It’s often overlooked, but achieving a state of flow is imperative for those anticipating to let their dreams see the light of day. Today, we are eager to chat about how to move beyond the hustle and immerse in the flow.

We’ll be exploring stories, research findings, practical tools and, hopefully, serving you with a big dose of inspiration. Also, for all you chocolate, chai and chat lovers like myself, we’re going to serve plenty of that. So, grab your favourite beverage, you're in for an insightful ride.

From Burnout to A Life in Flow

Three years ago, my life depicted a totally different narrative. It was replete with burnout, an ill father, a dwindling relationship, a discouraging 16-hour work routine, and the painful decision of having to abort my pregnancy in the face of my deteriorating mental health. In the summer of 2018, I reached a point of dire need for change. While my external life may have appeared successful, internally, I was withering away. Deciding it was time to reconnect with my purpose, I went on a journey of identifying why I exist on this planet. As a result, I reinvented my life around my mission, calling myself a flow manifesto.

Dissecting ‘Hustle’ and ‘Flow’

After conducting extensive research with accomplished women from diverse backgrounds, here's what I found:

What is Hustle?

  • Feeling pressured
  • Being on the hamster wheel
  • Working too hard
  • Being constantly busy

Is hustle really necessary to achieve goals? An interesting half-and-half response here reflected the complex nature of “hustle” in our lives.

What is Flow?

  • Being in alignment
  • Doing what one loves without encountering obstacles
  • Possessing a sense of effortless ease
  • Being in a creative state

Almost 77% of respondents envisaged their ideal day to revolve around flow, indicating our innate desire to lead tranquil productive lives rather than hustling unceasingly.

The Flow Framework: Mapping the Journey

Following my summer of self-discovery in 2018, I developed the Flow Framework that pivots on Mission, Action, Plan, and nurturing yourself. Goals can be identified as an intersection of vision and mission.

M for Mission

Your mission statement should encompass who you are, what you do and what you aim to achieve without feeling overwrought. It is crucial to imbibe your life and work with intentionality.

A for Action

Consistency is key! Rather than hurrying into action, engaged in a multitude of miscellaneous tasks, focus on a task or plan and stay committed to it. Just as in the classic tale of the tortoise and the hare, consistent action, albeit slow, wins the race.

P for Plan

Living life on purpose, prioritizing productivity over busyness, and focusing on profit creation, are stepping stones to materialize your ideas.

Opportunities

Overcoming obstacles should be perceived as opportunities for growth and contribution rather than hurdles.

Nurturing Yourself

Lastly, establish routines, invest in personal growth, surround yourself with a supportive network and gulp down a dollop of inspiration. Embrace the anticipation of new beginnings with relish and positive outcomes will follow suit.

Conclusion

Inculcating flow in the workplace isn’t just beneficial for individuals, but for the collective strength and productivity of a team. Recognize your mission, align it with action, plan strategically, and nurture yourself through the process.

Remember, the strength of your 'why' should be resilient to the opinions of others. So, here's to dreaming big, planning for success, and making an impact.

Remember, let's all move from hustle to flow!


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