It's Not About Hustling Harder

We live in a world that glorifies the hustle.

Push harder. Do more. Crack the code. Outwork the doubt. Override the fear.

But here’s the truth no one tells you:

You don’t need to hustle harder. You want to shift the energy behind how you show up.

Because it’s not just what you’re doing, it’s the frequency you’re doing it from.

You can take aligned action from pressure, fear, or proving energy and still burn out. You can follow every “success” step and still feel stuck, disconnected, or empty.

But when you shift the energy behind your action, everything changes.

Let me explain.

When you’re operating from fear, self-doubt, or “I have to earn my worth,” your body knows. So does your audience. So do your results.

You might look composed, but inside, there’s contraction.

It’s the difference between:

“I have to show up or I’ll fall behind” vs. “I choose to show up from a grounded place.”

“I need to prove I’m good enough” vs. “I trust that who I am is already powerful.”

“I need to keep going or I’ll lose momentum” vs. “I move in cycles, and rest is part of growth.”

One depletes you. The other sustains you.

Real transformation happens when you shift at the level of energy, not just behaviour.

When you stop asking:

• What more can I do?

  And start asking:

• Who am I being as I do this?

That’s where everything opens.

A little experiment for you:

Before your next meeting, post, or project, pause and ask:

• Am I showing up from fear or freedom?

• Am I chasing or choosing?

• Am I in survival or service?

  
  

Then breathe.

Soften.

Shift the energy.

And move from there.

You don’t need to do more. You want to do it differently. From a different place inside you.

Because this isn’t about hustling harder. It’s about honouring yourself more deeply. Trusting your rhythm. Leading with presence. And letting your energy do the work your old self thought she had to force.

You’re allowed to do it differently now. And your body will thank you for it.

Janelle Ryan is a globally recognised Personal Coach, celebrated for her unwavering commitment to helping individuals achieve extraordinary results. She is the founder of Sky High Coaching, an author, international retreat leader, workshop facilitator, and an engaging, inspirational speaker. 

Janelle specialises in empowering ambitious professionals to broaden their horizons, manifest their personal and professional aspirations, and effectively lead and inspire others. Her extensive client portfolio includes executive and emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals and creatives.