Burnout and toxic side of hustle culture

Hello my fellow human species Recorded this from 20th October to 23rd October 2026, I usually don’t get vacations as a self employed and employed person, I have to intentionally give myself the break. As a creative person I have had so many art blocks and got burnt out so bad because I didn’t give myself the break when I needed it. I stopped living at a point and it was just survivals mode. This is not just about work life balance, it’s about letting yourself loose when you can, the moments you can and you have to. I know I am not as stressed as some other people are who have to work for survival not just enjoyment, but it’s all about practice. The last time a huge earthquake hit Dhaka I remember asking myself, would I be content with everything I have done so far? I wasn’t and still am not. I have put off travelling and hanging out, for the first year of my university I remember just attending classes and no memories with friends, I am gradually trying to change that. I hope Allah gives me that hayah to get to point of contentment and iman where I am the strongest and takes me away right then and there. World can be a cruel place to survive, especially when you don’t truly know anyone even more when not even yourself. See you again InshaAllah on another day. Making these videos have been quite healing and ultimately this is another thing would have regretted if I was gone today.