Tag: burnout recovery
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Turning 41 and Choosing a Slower Life
I turned 41 last March. There wasn’t a big celebration, no loud parties or major milestones. But something within me shifted, and that quiet shift meant more than any candle on a cake. For the first time in my life, I feel like I’m no longer just enduring life or running after it. I’m choosing…
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Why Decompression Matters
Because recovery isn’t a luxury, it’s how you keep going without losing yourself. I’ve been working and hustling since I was 19. I turned 41 last March. That’s over two decades of never really stepping off the wheel. Sure, I took days off. Maybe even a short vacation here and there. But even then, I…
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What Writing Taught Me About Myself
The Words That Stayed: How Writing Grew With Me I was in primary school when I first discovered journalism. It wasn’t something grand or glamorous. I didn’t know what “journalism” even meant back then. But I knew it felt right. I loved writing editorials about school programs, current events, or whatever topic our teacher gave…
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The Life-Changing Trip That Helped Me Redefine My Dreams
How a Trip to Denmark Taught Me to Slow Down, the Hygge Way I’ve always loved to travel. I’ve been to many different countries, and I still believe that traveling is one of the best gifts life can offer. It opens your eyes, broadens your understanding, and gives you memories you carry forever. But there…