Welcome back to The Photographer’s Couch! In this episode, I’m walking and talking with you about something that’s been on my mind all week: the difference between intentional action and hustle.

We’ve all been there—life feels chaotic, the to-do list is overflowing, and the only option seems to be to push through with a burst of energy. That’s hustle. But what happens when the hustle becomes your default mode? Stress, exhaustion, and a sense of being out of control.

I’m sharing:

• Why I don’t love the word “hustle,” but why I still think it has its place.

• How hustling to clean my house or finish edits isn’t enough without intentional action to prevent overwhelm next time.

• A real-life example of how my son’s driving hours turned from a hustle into a plan with just 15 minutes of intentional strategy.

• Why intentional action feels lighter, easier, and more sustainable than hustle alone.

• How making time (even just 10–15 minutes) to plan can shift the stress you’re carrying.

This conversation is about more than business—it’s about how we manage our homes, families, and lives with a little more calm and a lot more clarity.

If you’re tired of feeling like you’re always behind, I hope this encourages you to pause, plan, and bring intentional action into your routines. Hustle may get you through today, but intention will carry you further with less stress.

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If you’d like to step away from the day-to-day and create intentional plans for your business, check out the Let’s Go Retreats I host for women entrepreneurs. These retreats are designed to give you the time and space to do the work you know you need to do—with clarity, support, and accountability. https://forms.gle/mEooa7xUP8HBa8WLA