How I Reclaimed My Life and Career After Hitting Rock Bottom

A heartfelt reflection on rising from emotional, financial, and spiritual exhaustion — and the lessons that led to a more aligned life and business. Includes practical steps for readers to start their own healing journey. There comes a time in life where everything feels like it's collapsing. For me, it was the quiet moments in between projects, the mounting bills, the endless to-do lists — and the realisation that I was running on empty.
Emotionally. Financially. Spiritually.
Burnout doesn't always show up dramatically. Sometimes, it sneaks in, dressed as overachievement, productivity, or ambition. I had confused busyness with purpose and, in doing so, lost touch with who I truly was.
The Rock Bottom
When I finally hit rock bottom, it wasn’t a loud crash. It was a silent, soul-shaking stillness. I couldn’t work. I couldn’t create. I couldn’t even fake a smile. It was in that darkness that the breakthrough began.
The Turning Point
Healing began with honesty. Admitting that I needed rest, that I was tired of surviving, and that the version of success I was chasing wasn’t mine to begin with. I started listening to my body, praying more intentionally, and redefining what alignment meant to me.
The Lifestyle Reboot
Prioritised rest and soul-care.
Set boundaries in my business.
Reconnected with my creativity through journaling and slow mornings.
Worked with a coach to rebuild my confidence and clarify my vision.
Practical Steps for Your Healing Journey
Pause: Take time to reflect without guilt. Stillness is a form of progress.
Declutter: Emotionally and physically. Remove what no longer aligns.
Reconnect: With your passions, your faith, and your community.
Rebuild: Set new goals rooted in who you are now.
Burnout was a brutal teacher, but it led me to a soul-led business and a more meaningful life. Recovery is not linear — but it's possible.