Does time actually equal productivity? Or is it possible to work less, get more done, and lead a more balanced lifestyle? 

Our latest guest, Milena Regos, is an expert on that question, and works to deconstructs how we live, work and play. As the founder of Unhustle, she’s on a mission to replace hustle culture with human culture and inspire type-A overachievers to create a sustainable LiveWorkPlay Design for relaxed success.

Listen to the full episode for more of our conversation about the heart-brain connection, why the concept of “flow” is so important in both our professional and personal lives, and how to integrate the principles of lifestyle design to move beyond hustle and towards more joy. 

What You Will Learn:

2:19: More about Milena’s background and how she started her company, Unhustle, after she experienced her own version of burnout

6:22: What “lifestyle design” is, plus some of the problems associated with American productivity culture

10:14: The definition of “flow” and how it can show up in our workdays

12:55: How to find flow during leisure time and why it’s so important to integrate into your daily life

16:48: Why the mind-body connection can help you design a better lifestyle, plus how to deal with the fear many people have about setting work aside and integrating more play

20:18: How to align the connection between your heart and brain

23:04: The differences between hustle culture and human culture, and how companies can start making the shift from one to the other

25:50: The workplace shifts happening because of the influx of millennials and Gen Z’ers

27:49: How to be more human-centered in our relationships, even outside the workplace 

32:36: How to tell if you’re burned out, through both physical and emotional symptoms

37:54: What it means for Milena to live a life she doesn’t need a vacation from

40:17: Why it’s important to take care of yourself, even if you have other people you’re responsible for

42:43: Some ways to learn more about Milena’s work and the Unhustle company

Relevant Links: 

·       Visit Milena’s website: www.unhustle.com 

·       Follow Unhustle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unhustle/ 

·       Sign up for the free Soulcation masterclass, “The 5 Shifts to Reduce Stress, Unwind Anxiety, & Avoid Burnout”: https://takeasoulcation.com/ 

·       Follow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ 

·       Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://takeasoulcation.com/planner/