Let me set the scene.
It’s 2 AM. I’m sitting at my desk with my third (fourth?) cup of coffee, the dogs are snoring in the corner, the cat is judging me from the windowsill, and I’m staring at this weird body graph thing on my screen thinking, “What the hell am I looking at?”
And then it hit me.
This is ME.
Not the “me” I’ve been trying to be. Not the “me” I thought I was supposed to be. Not the “me” that follows all the productivity hacks and wakes up at 5 AM and batch-creates content like a robot.
The ACTUAL me.
The one who works best at 2 AM with coffee and chaos. The one who makes decisions based on gut feelings, not logic. The one who’s been fighting against her own energy for YEARS because she thought she was doing it wrong.
Turns out, I wasn’t doing it wrong.
I was following someone else’s blueprint.
So What the Hell is Human Design?
Good question. I’m still figuring it out myself, but here’s what I know so far:
Human Design is like a user manual for your energy.
It’s a system that combines astrology, the I Ching, Kabbalah, and quantum physics (stay with me here) to show you how YOU’RE uniquely wired to work, make decisions, and move through life.
It’s based on your birth date, time, and location (just like astrology), but instead of telling you “you’re a Scorpio so you’re intense,” it tells you things like:
•How you’re designed to use your energy (spoiler: not everyone is meant to hustle 24/7)
•How you’re designed to make decisions (spoiler: not everyone should “trust their gut”)
•How you’re designed to interact with the world (spoiler: not everyone is meant to initiate)
And here’s the kicker:
When you start living according to YOUR design instead of everyone else’s advice, everything gets easier.
Not “easier” like “you’ll never struggle again.”
Easier like “oh, THAT’S why I’ve been exhausted for 10 years.”
Why I Got Certified (And Why I’m Now Obsessed)
I’ve been building businesses for a while now. I’ve tried ALL the strategies:
✅ Wake up at 5 AM (I’m a zombie)
✅ Batch content on Sundays (I hate it)
✅ Post 3x a day (exhausting)
✅ Follow the “proven system” (doesn’t work for me)
And every time, I’d think, “Why is this so hard? Why does everyone else make it look easy?”
Then I discovered Human Design.
And I learned that I’m not designed to work like that.
I’m a [your type – we’ll fill this in!]. My energy works differently. My decision-making process is different. My strategy for moving through life is different.
And when I started honoring that? Everything changed.
I stopped forcing myself to wake up at 5 AM.
I stopped batching content when I hated it.
I stopped following strategies that didn’t fit my energy.
And guess what?
My business didn’t fall apart.
It got BETTER.
Because I was finally working WITH my energy instead of AGAINST it.
The Office Staff Weighs In
The dogs, of course, have opinions about this.
Charlie: “You mean you’re finally admitting you’re not a morning person? We’ve been trying to tell you this for YEARS.”
Lagatha: “Does this mean more 2 AM coffee sessions? Because we’re here for it.”
Spartacus: “I’m just here for the snacks.”
The cat, naturally, doesn’t care. She’s been living according to her design this whole time. (Cats are basically Human Design experts.)
So What Does This Mean for You?
Here’s the thing.
You don’t have to get certified in Human Design to benefit from it.
You just need to understand YOUR design.
Because here’s what I’m learning:
There’s no one-size-fits-all strategy for building a business, raising kids, or living your life.
What works for the 5 AM morning routine girl might NOT work for you.
What works for the “batch content on Sundays” coach might NOT work for you.
What works for the “just hustle harder” bro might NOT work for you.
And that’s okay.
You’re not broken.
You’re just following the wrong blueprint.
What I’m Doing Next
So here’s what’s happening.
I got my Human Design certification because I wanted to understand MY design better. But the more I learned, the more I realized:
Other women need this too.
Especially women who are:
•Building businesses and feeling exhausted
•Following all the “right” strategies, but nothing’s working
•Wondering why everyone else makes it look easy
•Feeling like they’re doing it wrong
You’re not doing it wrong.
You’re just not designed to do it THAT way.
And I want to help you figure out YOUR way.
Where to Start
If you’re curious about Human Design (and honestly, if you’ve read this far, you probably are), you’re probably wondering:
“Okay, but which type am I?”
There are 5 Human Design types, and each one is designed to use their energy completely differently:
•Manifestors (9% of people) – The initiators. You’re intended to start things and make things happen.
•Generators (37%) – The builders. You have sustainable energy when you’re doing what lights you up.
•Manifesting Generators (33%) – The multi-passionate doers. You’re designed to do ALL the things (but only the ones that excite you).
•Projectors (20%) – The guides. You’re intended to see things others can’t and guide people.
•Reflectors (1%) – The mirrors. You reflect the energy around you and need time to make decisions.
Which one are you?
That’s the question, isn’t it? 😊
You could go find a free chart generator online and stare at a confusing body graph for hours, trying to figure it out.
(I mean, that’s what I did at 2 AM with my fourth cup of coffee.)
Or…
You could let me walk you through it.
No overwhelm. No confusion. No staring at weird charts at 2 AM wondering what the hell you’re looking at.
Just clarity.
(And probably still coffee. ☕)
Want to Go Deeper?
I’m going to be sharing more about Human Design here on the blog (because I literally can’t stop talking about it).
But if you want to go DEEP into YOUR specific chart and learn how to apply it to YOUR business, I’m now offering 1:1 Human Design coaching sessions.
We’ll go through your entire chart, talk about your type, strategy, authority, profile, centers, gates, channels… all the things. And we’ll create a personalized business strategy based on YOUR design.
Not someone else’s.
YOURS.
If you’re interested, you can learn more here.
(And yes, I’ll bring the coffee. ☕)
The Bottom Line
You’re not broken.
You’re not doing it wrong.
You’re just not designed to do it the way everyone else is telling you to.
And once you understand YOUR design?
Everything gets easier.
Not “easier” like “you’ll never struggle again.”
Easier like “oh, THAT’S why I’ve been exhausted for 10 years.”
And that’s worth exploring.
What about you?
Have you heard of Human Design before? Are you curious about your type? Drop a comment and let me know! (And if you’ve already gotten your chart, tell me your type! I want to know!)
☕💜
Ashley
P.S. The dogs are now demanding their morning (afternoon?) walk. The cat is still judging me. And I’m on my fifth cup of coffee. Some things never change. 😂
P.P.S. If you want to learn more about Human Design, I’m adding a whole module about it to my free community, Rise & Grind Society! Join us [here]. ☕💜
