Welcome to this episode of Aligned and Activated, where host Heather Rafael introduces the concept of "soft hustle," a transformative approach to productivity that honors your body's natural rhythms instead of the adrenaline-driven hustle culture. Tired of swinging between burnout and breakdown? This episode explores how most traditional productivity systems fail to consider women's unique cyclic patterns, often leading to exhaustion. Heather shares powerful insights on shifting the focus from output to capacity, emphasizing the importance of feeling regulated before tackling tasks. Learn to use your energy wisely by engaging in body-based decision-making, utilizing energetic time blocks, and practicing productivity rituals that nurture your nervous system. Discover how embracing slow mornings and micro moves can help you create more meaning and alignment in your daily life. Whether it's retiring the "to-do" list for an "altar list" or understanding the value of rest, this episode encourages you to lead from a place of safety and presence, ultimately enabling you to achieve big goals without sacrificing peace.