Let’s Stop Pretending We’re Not Burnt Out
- Bella & Bloom
- 9 hours ago
- 3 min read
This is your permission slip to step back, reset, and still move forward.
Let’s get really honest here—I’m writing this with a half-full mug of lukewarm coffee, in a hoodie I’ve worn three days in a row, with about 27 browser tabs open. I’m supposed to be checking off tasks. Instead, I’m sitting in that weird in-between space where I want to create but also kind of just want to nap.
Sound familiar?
If you’re a small business owner, creative, or anyone trying to build something meaningful—while also maintaining your sanity—you’ve probably felt it too. That slow, creeping feeling of burnout. The kind that doesn’t necessarily knock you over, but makes everything feel… heavier. Less joyful. A little blurrier around the edges.
And yet, we don’t always talk about it. We say things like,
“I just need to get through this launch.”
“I’ll rest after this project wraps.”
“It’s just a busy season.”
But what if the season never ends?
Burnout Isn’t Always Loud
Sometimes burnout isn’t crying on the bathroom floor (though, hey, no shame if that’s happened). Sometimes it’s subtle:
Dreading opening your laptop
Feeling guilty for not “doing more”
Losing the spark you used to have for your work
Saying “yes” when you want to scream “no”
I’ve been there. As a designer and business owner, I’ve had moments where everything just felt like a chore—even the parts I built this business to do. And that’s when I knew I had to step back and reevaluate not just my to-do list, but the way I was approaching my business and creativity.
And you know what helped? Not a productivity hack. Not a new planner. Permission.
Permission to pause. Permission to delegate. Permission to make things easier.
You’re Allowed to Make It Easier
This might be the part where you’re waiting for some big business breakthrough or “just push through it” moment—but what if the breakthrough is letting go of the pressure to be everything all at once?
One of the reasons I created Bella & Bloom was because I saw so many amazing people building beautiful brands—but burning themselves out trying to DIY every single thing.
And don’t get me wrong, I’m all for creativity and rolling up your sleeves—but I’m also for working smarter, not harder.
Ways I Can Help You Breathe Again
(While Still Growing Your Brand)
I’ve built my services and resources around this exact need—making branding and website design feel easier, lighter, and more aligned. So if you’re in that burnt-out space and wondering where to even begin, here’s where we can work together:
Semi-Custom Design
If you’re ready to finally have a site that reflects your brand without spending 80 hours DIYing it, I’m your girl. I specialize in strategic Wix design that’s beautiful, functional, and completely you.
Done-for-You Templates
Want something polished but more budget-friendly? My ready-made custom templates are perfect for creatives who want professional design without the headache. All the aesthetic, none of the overwhelm.
Digital Resources
From onboarding packets to social media kits, I offer tools to help you look pulled together even when you're feeling anything but. These are built to save you time—and sanity.
Let’s Make Business Feel Like Freedom Again
You started this dream for a reason. Probably not to be glued to your laptop or to spend hours Googling “how to make my website not look janky.” You wanted freedom. Flexibility. Fun, even.
That doesn’t mean every day will be easy—but it does mean you don’t have to do it all alone.
I’m here to help you bring your brand to life in a way that feels light, joyful, and you. Whether you’re ready to hand over the design reins, want to grab a stunning template and DIY with support, or just need to read posts like this and feel seen—I’ve got you.
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I’d be honored to bring your vision to life.
You deserve a business that lights you up, not one that wears you down. So if you’re tired, be tired. If you need rest, take it. And when you’re ready to come back with a little more clarity, ease, and support—I’ll be right here.
Let’s start building something better—without the burnout.
