NOvember
Saying NO to say YES.

A few years ago I found myself being out of “hustle.” I was burnt out and it impacted my productivity and creativity. “Creatives Hustle Harder” is also about hustling smarter. Life was becoming overwhelming and I needed to make a change.
“Creatives Hustle Harder” is also about hustling smarter.
I was forced to begin saying NO. I found it was not only necessary but liberating. So November became the introspective time I needed to focus inwardly.
November is not just about stopping mindless work, but being mindful and still, so I can say YES to being my most creative and best self.
November is easier said than done. You have to schedule time to focus on well-being. It has become pivotal for me to keep going in my personal and business life. I encourage everyone to take/make time to take care.
Things to say NO too:
- Excess of social media
- New projects that can wait to be started later
- Projects that don’t align with your trajectory
- Distractions that aren’t pushing you creatively
- Going out to party excessively
- Free work
- Unessaccary meetings
- Checking email excessively
- Overwork/Late hours for clients
- Spending money unnecessarily
- Negative content
Things to say YES too:
- Meditation or spiritual practice
- Introspection
- Deep work on your personal and career goals
- Excercise
- Artistic expression
- Setting goals for personal and business endeavors
- Budgeting for your business and personal goals
- Writing
- Following up with mentors and friends
- Spending time with family
- Organizing your life
- Rest
- Eating Healthy
- Reading
- Reflection

