I was having regular panic attacks, my hands were constantly sweaty and I felt deeply anxious pretty much all the time. I was skint, lending money off friends at the end of the month and starting to get deeper into my overdraft.
My job wasn’t satisfying me, I felt like I was only at 20% of what I could be. I was disillusioned with the world of startups and VC, the transactional nature of the industry and all the bullshit was only fuelling my anxiety.
In general, I felt pretty disconnected. Disconnected from the people around me, from my work and from myself I suppose.
On December 18th my business was officially liquidated and a huge weight was lifted. The Christmas break followed and I made two important New Year’s Resolutions; 1) To be more open, 2) To be more mindful.
Fast forward 12 months, I’m happier than I’ve ever been and feel like I’m living in the world as me, not trying to be someone else. I’ve started a business which is doing something truly impactful, changing my life and other people’s, as well as being profitable — which feels great. I’m in love and I’ve actually let someone in to see the real me.
Here’s to 2017 🍻
