There are a good number of us that our true passion, purpose of life’s work occur after we clock out of a 9-5. Some of us use nights, lunch hours and weekends to work on our business, go back to school, write, etc.
But let’s face it. No matter how much we want to work on our business in the evenings. No matter how committed we are, sometimes at the end of the day (or night), work leaves us like this…..
I get it. It’s the same for me. While talking to a client the other day, I suggested that she develop an after work ritual that would help transition from work to hustle mode.
I used the word ritual because it means to engage in repetitive behavior that stimulates a certain response. (Why Rituals Work). When you do the same thing in the same order your brain thinks, “Oh, it’s time to do this.” And almost regardless of the current feelings, your mind and body begin to respond in a certain way.
This isn’t some ooky-spooky cult like behavior. It is simple establishing a pattern of behavior, a habit. Just like your sequence of getting dressed in the morning.
If you do the same things after you leave work to prepare yourself to work on your life’s passions, then regardless of what may have happened at work–your mind and body will prepare to work on your passion project.
If you struggle with motivating yourself to work on your side hustle once you get home, I have a simple 3-step ritual that will help.
We are using the hashtag #triggerthehustle. Tag me @trendysocialite and use the hashtag so I can see what songs you’ve selected and what you’re listening to as your success strategy.
Adeea R. Rogers, known as The Trendy Socialite, believes her calling is to help empower others to develop and pursue their purpose. And as a result, she is known as “The Purpose Pusher.” Adeea seeks to equip others with the motivation and tools necessary to create and design the life they want. Adeea believes in creating the change you want to see through creating events, communities and movements. She created International Natural Hair Meetup Day (INHMD), giving women around the world the opportunity to guide each other in their natural hair journeys. In July 2015, she co-founded Black Biz Live, a community-based initiative where black owned businesses are featured on livestream platforms. Adeea’s perspective on living a purposeful life, personal branding tips, and content marketing ideas, cause her to be a sought-after event host, workshop facilitator, speaker and panelist. She also hosts a podcast, The Trendsetters Podcast. Adeea has a profound love for three things: Her Savior, Jesus Christ, Starbucks, and Statement Jewelry.