Over the last decade, I've climbed the ladder from a fresh Computer Science graduate to a Senior Engineering Manager at a Fortune 500 Tech Company.

 

I moved countries, renovated our 100-year-old house, organized our wedding twice (thanks to the pandemic for postponing things), started a creative side hustle business in handmade paper, and fulfilled roles as a daughter, sister, wife, friend. I've done laundry, cooked meals, walked our dog daily, and who knows what else, because I can't remember. Fundamentally, that has been my problem - I have been doing so many things that I can remember only the "big ones."

 

I've struggled to find true relaxation.

 

It's as if my mind is wired to always be planning or doing something that contributes to my future. Even the idea of doing nothing feels strange — it's as if my inner self constantly nudges me towards actions that build my envisioned life.

 

Then in March 2023, I experienced an episode of burnout and

I reached a point of profound emptiness.

 

Success no longer filled me with joy; instead, it left me questioning what I was truly working towards.

 

This personal crisis became my turning point, leading me

to embark on a path of self-discovery.

 

In December 2023, I confronted my limitations, beliefs, and fears by taking decisive action: I asked my boss for a 3-month career break. Pushing through the discomfort of personal growth, I recognized the challenge of slowing down and accepting the need for this pause. Despite its difficulty, I understood that avoiding this necessary process would only harm me in the long run.

 

Throughout this process, I learned to appreciate the importance of stepping away from the relentless cycle of moving from one achievement to the next, a trait of the hyper-achiever mindset that extends beyond work to affect relationships, family, hobbies, and all aspects of life.

 

Raising my consciousness, I confronted the shadow side of my ambitions. I realized that my fear of being seen as anything less than successful was a major source of stress, impacting my well-being and the quality of my life. I discovered there's a thin line between being a thriving high achiever and becoming overwhelmed by one's own aspirations.

 

This transformative experience allowed me to see and accept my true worth beyond my professional accomplishments, guiding me to take command of my story, career and life in ways I had never imagined. It focused on authenticity and deep, lasting satisfaction over fleeting wins.

 

Now, I am committed to helping overwhelmed, hard-working achievers break free from the cycle of conditional validation and elite expectations set by traditional education systems. By sharing my story, my mission is to make their journey in discovering their true selves and worth easier, enabling them to see that they can lead careers and lives that are not just busy and successful on the surface but are full and aligned with their true essence.

 

I’m condensing my learnings into practical, straightforward tips — free from any fluff or BS — that redefine success. These systems enable a future where our careers and lives reflect our true selves, offering not just fleeting happiness but a lifetime of sustainable satisfaction beyond external achievements.

We prioritize longevity, authenticity, and a genuine sense of fulfillment, viewing failure as a stepping stone and vulnerability as strength.