Let me start off by asking you a question. How many of you have ever felt guilty from taking a break. You can be honest.It's a safe space. Take a look around. You're not alone.Over time, people have become less mindful about taking breaks as the pressure to be constantly productive has only intensified with every generation. A study by Easy Cater showed that Gen Z feels more guilty about taking breaks than any other generation, with almost half of those surveyed saying that they skip out on lunch breaks on ...

Core Argument - The presentation addresses hustle culture as a psychological coping mechanism for uncertainty, not solely a social phenomenon linked to health issues [9] - It introduces the concept of locus of control, differentiating between internal (belief in personal control) and external (belief in control by external forces) [10][11] - The speaker suggests that individuals often engage in hustle culture to create an illusion of control, particularly when facing uncertainty [12][13] Proposed Solution - The presentation introduces the OODA loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) from the US Air Force as a tool to break free from the hustle culture cycle [14] - Observation involves self-reflection on feelings and behaviors related to hustling [15][16] - Orientation requires decoding feelings and redefining stillness, matching feelings with different types of work [17][18] - Decision-making involves identifying strengths, weaknesses, and core values [19] - Acting means choosing actions with more intention, aligning with core values, and being comfortable with gaps in the schedule [20][21] - The OODA loop is presented as a cyclical, not linear, process [22] Key Takeaway - The presentation advocates for navigating hustle culture with awareness, moving from a place of fear and uncertainty to a place of clarity and intention [23][24]

It's 2:00 a. m. and David is still awake.His laptop glows in the dark as he stares at his unfinished essay. His eyes are blurry for staring at the screen for so long. He's exhausted, but sleep won't come.The next morning, he wakes up. He eats breakfast and makes it through the day, pretending he's fine. But he's not. Inside, he feels like he's drowning.Later that evening, he's doom scrolling through reals, comparing his life to the polished Instagram posts of others. He feels trapped in a cycle he can't esc ...