24/10/2025
Ever feel like hustle culture sold you a dream... but left you absolutely knackered? Promised fulfilment, delivered fatigue. Dressed itself up as ambition, but really, it was burnout in disguise. Let's call it what it is: a toxic relationship. Always demanding. Never satisfied.
What Akbar Adeel experienced in this Hustle Culture was also a part of burn out that led him chipping away at his own self-trust and expectations.
So we're saying good riddance to this Culture. No more toxic patterns, thank you very much. Not with others, and definitely not with ourselves.
I created this guide because I've seen what hustle culture does, not just in my own life, but in the lives of the beautiful humans I work with. It chips away at our self-trust, our routines, our expectations... even our joy.
But there is another way.š”One that honours your values, meets your needs, and moves at a rhythm that actually works for you.
The six core principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help you find that steadier pace, one where you're no longer hustling, juggling, and struggling just to keep up.
So go on, join me in chucking the hustle. And while we're at it, let's bin the cape too. We're human, not superheroes. And let's be honest: slowing down isn't lazy. It's strategic. It's what we do before our nervous system hits the brakes for us.
As with all the content I create, this is by no means a replacement for therapy. It's my take on psychoeducation. Take what resonates, leave the rest.