If you’ve ever felt like rest isn’t an option or tied your self-worth to your to-do list, this episode is for you. Dr. Charlie pulls back the curtain on hustle culture and why overachievement isn’t a badge of honor—it’s a survival mode trap keeping you stuck. Discover how societal pressure and your brain’s wiring have made you believe doing more equals being more. Spoiler: It doesn’t.

Dr. Charlie explains the neuroscience of overachievement, including why your brain confuses rest with failure and how chronic overworking rewires your brain in harmful ways. Plus, she shares actionable tools to reclaim your energy, set boundaries, and build a rest ritual that fuels your creativity and well-being.

(06:27) The Dopamine Feedback Loop and Overachievement

(10:19) Breaking Out of Hustle Culture

(16:24) Creating a Boundary Blueprint

(23:02) Breaking the Cycle Through Mindset Shift

(26:30) Escaping Overachievement and Hustle Culture

1. Reframe Rest as Productivity: Replace “rest is lazy” with “rest fuels my creativity and growth.”
2. Set a Boundary: Pick one thing to say no to this week and stick to it—without guilt.
3. Create a Rest Ritual: Choose one non-negotiable reset activity, like a 10-minute walk, and prioritize it daily.

💡 Pro Tip: Rest isn’t a weakness—it’s a power move for sustainable success.

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