It wasn’t always this way...
Shima Ghaheri
From Designing Games to Designing Futures | TEDx Speaker, Career Coach, Ex Toy and Game Designer
I’m finally running my business without sacrificing my well-being.
(But it wasn't always this way)
Not long ago, burnout had me in a chokehold.
Here’s how it happened:
— I was working 12+ hours daily to keep up
— Too many 1:1 clients and back-to-back calls
— Barely slept, barely ate, always stressed
On paper, I was making money…
but the workload was insane.
More clients = more work = less joy and even less freedom.
I ignored every red flag, convincing myself:
"If I push a little harder, I’ll make it work."
Spoiler: I didn’t. Burnout hit fast — and hard.
The stress, anxiety, and exhaustion weren’t sustainable.
I realized something crucial:
I was doing the right things…?in the wrong way.
— I knew my expertise could create an impact
— But how I delivered it was totally breaking me
— Even worse? It was limiting my business growth
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Then everything changed.
I shifted my systems to create sustainable success.
— No more burnout, no more guesswork
— I formed healthy boundaries and disciplines
— And added?$$$ in 90 days — without burning out
2 major lessons to share:
Right work, wrong delivery =
— Burnout, anxiety, zero enjoyment
— Feeling worse than being stuck in a 9-5
— Constant mistakes and second-guessing
Aligned work + sustainable systems =
— Meaningful progress, with room to breathe
— Motivated mornings and more enjoyable clients
— More revenue, less stress +?time & emotional freedom
The truth? You already have the potential to create this kind of change.
You just need the right tools to unlock it.
If you’re tired of the grind and ready to rebuild your focus, here’s where to start:
PS) Download my free guide:
5 Critical Mistakes Business Owners Make
(That Lead to Burnout and Lost Millions $$$)
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