"most of them aren't interested in hustle culture (no billionaire or girl boss worship) or stereotypical self-care (no bubble baths or candles). They don't need a makeover or a glow-up. They have a drive to grow and to better understand themselves, to become more effective problem solvers, and to become more insightful. They care about high standards and high performance, but they have complex lives that don't revolve around just themselves or any one goal. They're seeking a less cringy era of personal growth."
"The external culture of self-improvement might be hard to change, but everyone who seeks to grow has the opportunity to create their own internal culture of self-improvement that doesn't follow the external one. Here are three ways to develop that internal culture so you can be growth-oriented without ascribing to values that aren't yours. 1. Explicitly Reject the Assumptions of Hustle Culture In building our internal culture of growth, we can reject any external assumption that creates more stress than benefit."
Many people seeking growth reject hustle culture and stereotypical self-care and prefer practical, values-aligned development over performative rituals. They pursue deeper self-understanding, better problem-solving, and higher performance while managing complex lives and multiple responsibilities. An internal culture of self-improvement can be intentionally created to prioritize sustainable growth without adopting external assumptions that induce stress. Rejecting identity-vote pressure, reframing consistency, and setting boundaries around optimization can prevent worthiness-based anxiety. Practical strategies include explicitly rejecting harmful hustle assumptions, focusing on effective, manageable habits, and allowing space from relentless optimization to preserve motivation and wellbeing.
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