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From Burnout to Balance: A Journey to Fulfillment

10/6/2025

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Story summary

The author shifts from burnout to balance, prioritizing well-being over constant work.
The pandemic brings heavier workloads and mental-health strain despite prior career success.
In December 2022, after a year of “quiet quitting,” she resigns and travels to Australia and New Zealand to reclaim her zest.
Returning to London, she begins freelancing, adopts boundaries, and emphasizes pursuing passions outside work for fulfillment.

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Story summary

The author shifts from burnout to balance, prioritizing well-being over constant work.
The pandemic brings heavier workloads and mental-health strain despite prior career success.
In December 2022, after a year of “quiet quitting,” she resigns and travels to Australia and New Zealand to reclaim her zest.
Returning to London, she begins freelancing, adopts boundaries, and emphasizes pursuing passions outside work for fulfillment.