What if productivity isn’t the goal?
What if alignment is?
That’s a question I’ve had to wrestle with—especially as someone who’s been immersed in the tech world for most of my life.
For years, I’ve been known as “the tech guy.” Automations. Workflows. Systems. Apps. If there was a more efficient way to do something, I wanted to find it. If there was a tool that could streamline my process or give me a productivity edge, I was on it.
I’ve built complex systems that connected calendars, tasks, content pipelines, and communication tools. I taught people how to work smarter, automate better, and save time. And to be honest, I loved every second of it.
But somewhere along the way, I started to feel off.
Not because the tech stopped working… but because I started to realize I was working for the tech.
It’s one thing to use tools. It’s another thing when the tools start using you.
The Trap Behind the Productivity Promise
Technology promises freedom, but it often comes with an invisible cost: the pressure to do more.
This was my reality when I worked in the Bible software industry. I was efficient and fast, finishing projects at breakneck speed. And what did that earn me? The next project. My productivity meant being asked to produce more.
But it wasn’t just at work, it also trickled down to my personal life, hobbies, and side hustles. I added endless tools with the aim of being more productive and getting more out of my day. All it did was increase the expectations I placed on myself.
- More tasks to track
- More projects to manage
- More systems to maintain
- More goals to chase
And even when I hit those goals, I wasn’t fulfilled. I checked boxes… but lost presence. I was creative in my work… but burning out behind the scenes.
It wasn’t until I hit a wall while running my own business that I realized something had to change.
The Shift: From Hustle to Alignment
I had to shift my mindset from endless productivity and start prioritizing spiritual alignment.
I began asking deeper questions… questions that went beyond my to-do list or my project management software.
- Does this system support the kind of life I want to live?
- Does this app regulate my nervous system or hijack it?
- Am I creating from joy… or just from obligation?
I started letting go of the idea that productivity equals value. And I began reclaiming my time and energy in a way that honored my body, my soul, and my connection to the Divine.
One book that helped catalyze this shift was Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff (former Google employee & founder of Ness Labs). It reframed how I thought about life. Gone are the goal-oriented frameworks (e.g. SMART goals) and productivity that define success and personal growth. In their place, I’m taking a more playful and curious approach that focuses on small experiments (or pacts). A more sustainable and healthier rhythm to life.
A rhythm rooted in presence, not pressure.
From Tech Guy to Soul-Aligned Creator
Tech is no longer in the driver’s seat of my life. I still use tech, but now I use it with intention. Not to squeeze more out of every hour, but to create space for what matters most.
I’ve simplified my setup.
- I use Obsidian to reflect and map ideas, not just organize them.
- I use Apple Reminders for my handful of time-related tasks… no need to overcomplicate.
- I track my HRV to support my nervous system and bring awareness to how I’m showing up energetically.
- I journal digitally, but only when it feels life-giving.
What’s changed isn’t just how I use tech… it’s why I use it.
The goal isn’t productivity for its own sake. The goal is alignment. Now it’s about building systems that match my energy and values—not just systems that keep up with everyone else’s expectations.
I’m even incorporating this into my business and how I work with clients. No longer am I building cookie cutter workflows and automations simply because someone happens to be in a similar industry. Now I take the time to learn about their Human Design profile and cater their tech stack to their specific business, needs, and energetic frequency. For example, I help Manifestors automate as much of their business as possible. This saves their limited energy so they can focus on creation when inspiration strikes.
Tech Still Serves, But No Longer Rules
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not anti-productivity. And I’m definitely not anti-tech.
I still live at my computer, love a clean UI, a clever integration, and a well-built automation. I still nerd out on the back end of platforms and enjoy solving problems with the right workflow. That will never change.
But I have stopped worshipping efficiency. I’ve stopped chasing the illusion that I’ll finally be “on top of it all” if I just find the right tool.
Instead, I’m creating space for what I really want:
- Presence with my family
- Space to hear from God
- Flow in my creative process
- Room to rest without guilt
- Alignment between who I am and how I work
That’s the real gift of tech… when it supports your soul instead of stealing from it.
What About You?
So now I ask a different set of questions whenever I evaluate a tool:
- Does this help me slow down or speed up?
- Does it support rest or reinforce hustle?
- Does it bring me clarity or add more noise?
If my system makes me feel overwhelmed, anxious, or out of alignment, then it’s time to re-evaluate. No matter how beautiful it looks, if it doesn’t add true value—it’s out.
Because peace is more valuable than productivity.
And presence is more powerful than performance.
Final Thoughts
We don’t need to abandon tech to live soul-aligned lives. We just need to redefine our relationship with it.
Let’s stop letting the tools run the show. Instead, let’s choose tools that support our energy, creativity, and divine purpose.
If this resonates with you, I’d love to invite you into The Living Room—my free community for those who want to explore alignment, embodiment, and soul-led living in the Aquarian Age.
Until next time, stay grounded. Stay intentional. And don’t let tech rule your life.