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Ina Mitsopoulou's avatar

That touched my soul and I felt seen. Less alone in my attemt to slow down. Thank you :)

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Protima's avatar

oh thank you so much for understanding what I was trying to say!

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Chelsi's avatar

Exactly what I came here to say! 🙌🏼

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Protima's avatar

thank you thank you thank you!

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Schminkie's avatar

Burnout didn’t kill ambition.

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Yev's avatar

beautifully written 🤍

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Protima's avatar

thank you so much :")

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Lau's avatar

This was exactly what I needed to read at this point in time, and it's beautifully written. You have a power

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Protima's avatar

Oh my, thank you so much! I'm reading this on a Monday morning and it feels like it's gonna be a good day. Thank you!

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Ashee Doolaub's avatar

I love starting my day with a strong coffee and a good read. Let me take the time to say, this was a fantastic read. I deeply resonated with your sentiments here. I strive to no longer perform in life and to simply Be. Thank you for this ☕️

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Protima's avatar

thank you so much for reading this! Really grateful for your support, I hope you understand how much it means to me to read this comment and feel confident enough to share all my opinions and life experiences. Thank you!

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Merryn's avatar

So beautifully written, really touched by this 🤍

On a similar path and it’s been so eye-opening realising that nervous system regulation is the antidote to surviving in this fast capitalist world

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Protima's avatar

thank you so much for reading this, and for understanding the meaning of these words. I am so glad you're also trying to rest and slow down, and I wish you all the best. It's exhausting, but you've got this. <3

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Eve In-Bloom's avatar

Yes, healing from burnout takes so long. So much longer than you think it would and even at the end of it you truly don’t know if it’s gone or if you’re holding onto some of the heaviness

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Amy B's avatar

Oh wow, I am at the end of the fighting against it, coming into acceptance of the process right now and this hits hard.

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Protima's avatar

thank you so much for reading this!

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Huda Merchant's avatar

This is so lovely. So well written ♥️

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Protima's avatar

thank you thank you!

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Molly Barth's avatar

love this and love that you're a brand strategist too! I can definitely relate to the burnout - I went through it last year and currently am re-discovering what ambition means to me in my new role. writing definitely helps :)

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Protima's avatar

thank you, and so happy to connect with you. I love what I do, but the race is exhausting. It's quiet a relief to take it slow now. I feel happier. All the best to you, and I am so excited for your journey!

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Diavion Monroe's avatar

I needed this so much right now! I’ve always felt embarrassed about being so far behind compared to my colleagues or friends, but it’s time for me to follow my own timeline, even if it’s not the fastest.

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Chelly's avatar

“Even small joys began to feel like chores. Every interaction felt like a performance, every conversation a task to survive.” SO REAL

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Gracie Elizabeth's avatar

I needed this more than anyone knows. Thank you so much.

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Olivia's avatar

I'm a recent grad who spent the last four years in 4.0, full courseload, extra thesis, 3 jobs hell and im finally trying to slow down. This helped🫶

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Lauren's avatar

This is so beautifully written 💗💗

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Protima's avatar

thank you so much for reading this!

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Laura Perron's avatar

I feel this deeply, thank you for this beautifully written piece ❤️

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Protima's avatar

Thank you so much for reading this!

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