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My Story
A Journey from
Burnout to Rediscovery
A Journey from
Burnout to Rediscovery
Hi, I’m Robin, a digital designer. I used to believe that being busy meant being successful. That was until I hit burnout in 2023 —burnout took away my passion, energy, and sense of purpose.
Hi, I’m Robin, a digital designer. I used to believe that being busy meant being successful. That was until I hit burnout in 2023 —burnout took away my passion, energy, and sense of purpose.
2023...
2023...
The moment I stopped running
The moment I stopped running
In 2023, I hit a wall. After years of running – from project to project, side hustle to side hustle – left me burnt out, empty, and questioning the passion for design that had once fuelled me.
In 2023, I hit a wall. After years of running – from project to project, side hustle to side hustle – left me burnt out, empty, and questioning the passion for design that had once fuelled me.
May 2023...
May 2023...
The Moment of Realization
The Moment of Realization
It was just another day, binging self-help videos, when I stumbled across Struthless. He wasn’t talking about productivity or success—he was talking about self-compassion, about loving yourself. For some reason, those words hit me harder than I expected.
It was just another day, binging self-help videos, when I stumbled across Struthless. He wasn’t talking about productivity or success—he was talking about self-compassion, about loving yourself. For some reason, those words hit me harder than I expected.
Do I love myself?!
May 2023...
May 2023...
The Moment of Truth
The Moment of Truth
Do I love myself? That question broke something inside me, and the tears came. I had spent years pushing myself without ever stopping to ask if I was okay.
Do I love myself? That question broke something inside me, and the tears came. I had spent years pushing myself without ever stopping to ask if I was okay.
April 2023...
Seeking Help
Seeking Help
I was looking for an online coach to avoid the hassle of commuting. But the first one wasn’t a fit, and she suggested I see someone in person instead.
I was looking for an online coach to avoid the hassle of commuting. But the first one wasn’t a fit, and she suggested I see someone in person instead.
May 2023...
Friend’s advice
Friend’s advice
I wasn’t convinced at first. Then, a friend recommended a therapist, and to my surprise, it became one of the best decisions I ever made.
I wasn’t convinced.Then a friend recommended a therapist. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve made.
I wasn’t convinced.Then a friend recommended a therapist. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve made.
May 2023...
The Wake-Up Call
The Wake-Up Call
In our first session, the therapist looked at me and said, “You’re surviving.” The words hit hard. I’d heard them before, but I was still in denial back then.
In our first session, the therapist looked at me and said, “You’re surviving.” The words hit hard. I’d heard them before, but I was still in denial back then.
June 2023...
June 2023...
Embracing the Truth
Embracing the Truth
This time, the words hit deeper, and I cried. That moment marked the start of a long journey—untangling my past and rediscovering what truly mattered.
This time, the words hit deeper, and I cried. That moment marked the start of a long journey—untangling my past and rediscovering what truly mattered.
November 2023...
The collapse
The collapse
By November 2023, I had nothing left. Mentally and physically, I collapsed after trying to juggle it all. My therapist asked, “What will happen if you let everything go?” That was the moment I did. It was indescribable.
By November 2023, I had nothing left. Mentally and physically, I collapsed after trying to juggle it all. My therapist asked, “What will happen if you let everything go?” That was the moment I did. It was indescribable.
December 2023...
The Emptiness
The Emptiness
I felt like I was in a void. Tired all the time. Unmotivated.
I wanted to deliver, but I couldn’t. My inner flame had burned out, leaving me with an emptiness I had never felt before. I knew something had to change—but I didn’t know how.
I felt like I was in a void. Tired all the time. Unmotivated.
I wanted to deliver, but I couldn’t. My inner flame had burned out, leaving me with an emptiness I had never felt before. I knew something had to change—but I didn’t know how.
April 2024...
Embracing the Void
Embracing the Void
When I finally let everything go, I was terrified of the emptiness that followed. Without the constant busyness, I felt exposed, raw, and directionless. But in that emptiness, there was a strange sense of freedom—a quiet space where I could finally start to rediscover myself.
When I finally let everything go, I was terrified of the emptiness that followed. Without the constant busyness, I felt exposed, raw, and directionless. But in that emptiness, there was a strange sense of freedom—a quiet space where I could finally start to rediscover myself.
2024
2024
2024
The Turning Point
The Turning Point
The concept of self-compassion came back to me. I realized how hard I’d been on myself for years, always pushing, always demanding more. That realization was painful, but it was also freeing. I knew I needed to start treating myself with the same kindness I gave to others.
The concept of self-compassion came back to me. I realized how hard I’d been on myself for years, always pushing, always demanding more. That realization was painful, but it was also freeing. I knew I needed to start treating myself with the same kindness I gave to others.
May 2024...
Searching for answers
Searching for answers
Reigniting my passion for design wasn’t easy, and it definitely didn’t happen overnight. I spent countless hours overthinking, trying to figure out what went wrong. Then, it hit me—an aha moment. How do other designers recover from creative burnout? I realized I wasn’t the first to feel this way, so where could I find others who’d walked this path before?
Reigniting my passion for design wasn’t easy, and it definitely didn’t happen overnight. I spent countless hours overthinking, trying to figure out what went wrong. Then, it hit me—an aha moment. How do other designers recover from creative burnout? I realized I wasn’t the first to feel this way, so where could I find others who’d walked this path before?
Juni 2024...
Finding the Community
Finding the Community
I decided to reach out to mentors, seeking advice, guidance, and hope. What followed were deep conversations with fellow designers, many of whom had faced their own burnout battles. They shared their struggles, tips on managing time, and insights on how to reconnect with the creative spark that once felt lost.
I decided to reach out to mentors, seeking advice, guidance, and hope. What followed were deep conversations with fellow designers, many of whom had faced their own burnout battles. They shared their struggles, tips on managing time, and insights on how to reconnect with the creative spark that once felt lost.
June 2024...
The Defining Question
The Defining Question
One mentor asked a simple yet powerful question:
“Why did you fall in love with design in the first place?”
It forced me to reflect. He encouraged me to visit museums, read books, and immerse myself in the things that used to inspire me. Slowly, that long-lost flame began to flicker again, reminding me why I started this journey in the first place.
One mentor asked a simple yet powerful question:
“Why did you fall in love with design in the first place?”
It forced me to reflect. He encouraged me to visit museums, read books, and immerse myself in the things that used to inspire me. Slowly, that long-lost flame began to flicker again, reminding me why I started this journey in the first place.
The present
The present
The present
The Ongoing Journey
The Ongoing Journey
I’m still on this journey. There are days when I struggle, days when I wonder if I’ll ever feel ‘normal’ again. But I’ve learned that it’s okay to take it one step at a time, to embrace the uncertainty, and to trust the process.
I’m still on this journey. There are days when I struggle, days when I wonder if I’ll ever feel ‘normal’ again. But I’ve learned that it’s okay to take it one step at a time, to embrace the uncertainty, and to trust the process.
Love
Love
Love
Your Journey
Your Journey
If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the things you love, know that you’re not alone. I hope that by sharing my story, it can offer some guidance and hope.
If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the things you love, know that you’re not alone. I hope that by sharing my story, it can offer some guidance and hope.
Connect
Connect
Connect
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Whether you’re navigating your own journey, seeking inspiration, collaboration or simply want to talk about design, I’d love to hear from you.
Whether you’re navigating your own journey, seeking inspiration, collaboration or simply want to talk about design, I’d love to hear from you.