How to Master
the Hustle
by Mallory Jordan
A
s women, we rarely wear
one hat. We identify our
sex as the masters of multi-
tasking. Businesswoman? Check.
Fashionista? Check. Personal
chef? Check. Caring partner?
Check. Friend therapist? Check.
Wine enthusiast? Double check.
And, the list goes on.
These multifaceted personalities
often thrive on constantly being
productive and focused on a task
or two at a time. But, this work
ethic can often lead to a burn out
or neglect of personal develop-
ment.
When the hustle doesn’t stop, the
hustlers must readjust. If you want
to keep your motivation movin’, it’s
invaluable to take time out of your
day to take care of you. Luckily,
spending time on yourself can still
fit into your regularly scheduled
program.
BEAT THE ALARM
When you wake up in the morn-
ing, is the first thing you do check
your phone, paint on your work
face, or crawl to your home office
45
computer? Stop hitting snooze and
instead, rewind the clock 30-45
min. I know it might sound miser-
able at first, but it’s a habit worth
starting. Spend the morning with
yourself doing an activity that puts
your head in a positive mindset
for the day; read, practice yoga, or
simply sit in glorious silence with
a cup of coffee. Wake up looking
forward to your start of the day. But, do you pause during your
daily hustle to refuel your body?
Often we work so hard that we
forget to eat. Munch at your desk
or set a lunch alarm if you have
to, but don’t skip a meal. And, try
to make it on the healthier side.
If you don’t take care of yourself,
you’ll only have the energy to pass
out at the end of the day instead of
living your life.
PUT ON YOUR LIPSTICK
Confidence is key to success.
We all have our own get #werk
done outfit hanging in our clos-
et. For some, it’s sweatpants. For
others, it’s heels and bright red
lipstick. Whether you are work-
ing from home or commuting to a
Downtown office, get dressed in
the morning. Even if it’s merely
switching from your pajamas to
yoga pants with a bra under that
v-neck and a brush of mascara,
adding a layer of confidence to
your ensemble keeps morale and
motivation up. CHECK THE CALENDAR
Planner, cell phone, whiteboard,
what have you. Keep a calendar
as meticulous or general as suits
your needs. I don’t have to tell
you to not miss important meet-
ings. What you probably do need
reminding of is to finish your
workday at a reasonable hour. Set
standard work hours for yourself.
Plan out your weekly schedule to
get your to-do list checked off at
the designated end time of your
days. Your hustle will falter if you
work through until it is bedtime
most weeknights.
DRINK A CUP OF COFFEE
You indulge in that “but first,
coffee” tradition each morning. HIT THE ON SWITCH
Turn on your computer and get to
work. Don’t dawdle on Facebook