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Tired by 28, Burned Out by 30

The Creative Hustle Aged Like Milk

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Dec 27, 2024
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In your 20s, you’re the ambitious creative who says yes to every project. By 30, you’re the creative who’s googling, ‘Is it normal to feel this tired?’.

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I know, because I’m living it. I’m 28 years old, a mom, and 2024 was sup…

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