10 Alignments of Being a Happy Hustler

Written by: Katie Pierce

Nowadays, doing hustles has become a norm for many as they pursue greener pastures. However, this also comes with certain risks that can harm the quality of life if not properly managed. It is, therefore, essential to learn how to live a life full of passion, purpose, and positive impact if you're aiming to become a Happy Hustler. 

Below are the 10 Alignments of a Happy Hustler, which will be explored in detail alongside actionable takeaways on raising your vibration in a particular aspect. Try to measure where you rank at each of these, from 1 being the lowest and five as the highest. This will guide you to know where you lack and what to improve. 

Persistent Personal Development

You must make conscious efforts to grow every day in one way or another because you'll be shrinking otherwise. You can learn from anyone, even those picking trash on the street or a seemingly workaholic superior. Remember that you can earn a lesson from every interaction. 

One of the best practices that you can develop is allotting one and a half hours for personal growth each day. You can read something enlightening for 30 minutes as part of your morning routine, listen to an inspiring podcast for another 30 minutes in the afternoon, and watch a good show at night for 30 minutes. You can draw inspiration from consuming enriching content and engaging with people daily, which can also boost your mood. Start slow and turn such practice into a habit. 

Selfless Service

Giving a piece of yourself to others could mean a lot to them as everyone tries to get by. If you have time, money, and expertise, do not hesitate to share some of it. You would be surprised by the impact a simple act can make. Doing so can also help improve someone's morale and motivate them to give back. Ask yourself how often you consider others, volunteer, and give back in your ways. This alignment is a significant component of achieving fulfillment and happiness. 

Purposeful Work

People nowadays spend the majority of their lives working or thinking about work. Therefore, it's essential to do work with an inward-facing passion. You must be able to be in an environment where you find problems you are excited to solve. Don't forget your purpose, which should be outward-serving–ask yourself who you feel is calling to solve a particular problem. These would lead to your positive impact as you infuse everything together. 

Nature Connection

You must absorb that we are connected to everything and essentially nature–our planet. We should also think about it every time we do something. When working or pursuing our interests, we should also be aware of our deeds in protecting the earth. Open your eyes to the climate crisis and be conscious of what you consume. Meanwhile, to feel a connection with nature, you can practice simple acts such as walking outside, sitting in a park, and swimming.

Loving Relationships

Always assess whether you are in healthy relationships. They are essential as they impact your perception of life in general. Spend time talking about what's working with your loved ones, know who is part of your inner circle, and invest in spending quality moments with them to nurture valuable relationships. 

Passionate Hobbies

This is probably the alignment that most people miss big time as they hustle hard and not hustle happily. The grind should be balanced with doing activities that make you feel most alive. There are lots to do and discover, such as camping, martial arts, and hiking. Allot a schedule for what you enjoy doing aside from working. This will make you feel like you are playing while also working hard. 

Financial Abundance

Do not box yourself into a single source of income. Look into what would be best to invest in: real estate, business, and stocks. Put effort into becoming financially literate to boost your financial well-being, which can help you know where and how to invest and save money. Remember that you need to educate yourself to have ample money. Try to be good at sales as any business's lifeblood. Try not to live paycheck to paycheck and invest in yourself to thrive financially. 

Optimized Health

More than monetary gains, health is real wealth. You cannot pursue all other alignments if you're not fit. If you're to live a blissful life, you have to be in an efficient capacity to be happy hustling. This simple concept must be internalized for the rest to fall into place.

Mindful Spirituality

There is no problem if you don't believe in one or many Gods, but it would help in your spiritual journey to have faith in a higher power. Dedicate ten minutes or so each day to meditation by focusing on your breath and being sincerely grateful for everything that has happened. You can look for other methods to do breathwork and exciting ways to count your blessings. Knowing that you are blessed one way or another will make you happier than you can imagine. 

Blissful Balance

You must disconnect from everything, especially the digital arena, to reconnect. Unplugging from your devices and your other circles to regain social battery and clarity in thinking would help you create a blissful balance in life. Prioritize the necessary changes you identified and proactively address them. Moreover, find time to reevaluate your level in each alignment to balance the ideal life you see for yourself. 

Wrapping Up

These will guide you to becoming a Happy Hustler by taking the first step of recognizing where you are right now. Mull over your rank in each alignment and target to become a five. With determination and action, you can achieve it in no time.