What happens when your business turns into a source of panic attacks, overwork, and total burnout? Today I'm sharing the behind-the-scenes story of how my business completely fell apart during a mental health crisis and how just one year later, I rebuilt it into a business (and life!) that feels joyful, aligned, and sustainable.
You’ll hear:
🚫 Why I had to hit pause on my agency and let everything go
🎨 How play, creativity, and rest became the foundation of my healing
🌊 The exact vision casting exercise that helped me realize I’m already living my dream life
🧩 The six steps I used to rebuild my business in less than a year
💡 How to protect your creativity and mental health by setting intentional boundaries
💬 Why clarity in your message and sales (without the sleaze) are essential to sustainable growth
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the burnout cycle, overwhelmed by too many ideas, or frozen by decision fatigue, this episode will remind you that you are not alone—and that it’s absolutely possible to build a business that works with your brain and your life.
Resources Mentioned:
Join the Dream Biz Lounge (free community): christijohnsoncreative.com/lounge
Apply for 1:1 Slack Coaching: christijohnsoncreative.com/slack
Connect with Tracy Stanger (capacity conscious coach): @tracy.stanger
Explore Mindful Drawing Studio by Stacey Peters on YouTube
✨ Remember: Rest is productive. Joy is a strategy. Your dream life is possible.