letting go of hustle culture (finding joy in an ordinary life)

A reflection on letting go of the need to be more and do more, slowing down, and finding joy in living an ordinary life.

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Meghan

[hemapentakota]

I have taken a step back too. I realized that nothing is more important than my mental peace while navigating the ups and downs of motherhood.

[briellelynne]

Last year, my job laid a ton of us off out of nowhere, and paid us for the first 3 months of it, and let me tell you, within the first week, it was the first time in 3 years that I had not had a panic attack. I realized how sick my job was making me. So for those 3 months, I ate super healthy, did a workout everyday, sat in the sun, and finally felt peace within me that I had not felt in years. It's funny how the universe forces things to happen for your benefit. I thought the world was ending when really those 3 months were the best months of my life. We all deserve a break. Im back to work now but I have thought about saving up money, so I can quit my job, and be able find myself yet again.

[ingybarclay]

One of the best things I did while I was pregnant as I was getting ready for baby's arrival was get rid of all the self improvement books. All they were doing were making me feel bad by sitting on the shelf telling me to "maximize" my time etc. I only kept the ones that brought me joy!

[IOSALive]

Meghan Livingstone, You're amazing! I hit the like button as soon as I saw it!

[ranjaniraman]

Can totally relate ❤ We are often not taught that it is ok to fail, how to recoup from a failure and go fwd. As an adult I had to unlearn and learn quite a bit on this.

[paulinebono]

I listen to you and it's as if I'm listening to my own inner voice. At first I felt guilty of letting go and then --- I realized letting go is hard but really worthwhile. The little things are the ones that matter. A minimalist lifestyle, enjoying the here and now.

[reciprocalhealing]

It is sooo true that ‘liberation is found in letting go, ’ just being with what is, what comes and what goes - as is. And I love the joy you’re finding in the ordinary. Beautiful message - thank you ❤

[kellipalmer]

Love the peace and tranquillity I felt from watching this video.

[gracesheehan]

Hi Meghan, I felt really called to comment on this beautiful video. I’m a mother of two (and also working outside of the home part time), and as my life has become busier with children and work and homemaking and being a wife, I have fallen apart. I landed myself in ICU with unexplained Hypophosphatemia and I am now unwell with an inflammatory autoimmune arthritis. It’s been a scary year, trying to handle my health as well as still being the mother and wife I strive to be. I’m finally realising that something has got to give or things will continue to get worse. I’m struggling to find my way through but this video is so inspiring. Thank you 🩵

[Maryb-jk]

As a single woman in my early thirties, I feel this every day😢 the burnout is real but I don’t really have the luxury of stepping back… it’s just me and I have to make enough money to survive and not even thrive … I don’t know how long this can last and how much further I can go but I know for sure I’m on the verge of breaking 😢

[kurkawodna]

This was such a beautiful video. It actually made me cry. Beautifully filmed, narrated, and really hit home. ❤

[JMcYrk]

You've expressed very important concepts here, and so beautifully. You've expressed how to really live a life. The older I get, the more I am drawn to this simpler, more authentic, life. Please write more about these things. We it. ❤

[chiaracarissimi]

Best and most calming video on the internet. This is what we should focus on. Thank you for another pearl ♥️

[CitrouilleCitron]

This video is very peaceful, thanks !

[mastandstars]

You did a good job with this video
It turned out really nice 😊

[littleladybirds]

New subscriber here, very inspiring video. I tried to start slow living despite many struggle. but still keep going and learn everyday.

[HLDlove]

Beautiful video with so many timely reminders for me as I navigate the identity shift of becoming a mom of 2. Thank you ❤️

[littleczbear]

I think a lot of people can relate to this. Especially the parents out there with little ones xx

[erintannehill]

Love this message and video format!! Letting go is definitely an art and sometimes it takes things outside of our control to help us see how it’s possible. That’s at least how it happened for me.

[AdairaWellness]

Really loved & enjoyed this video, resonated with me so much! Thank you for sharing ☺️💗