24/01/2025
TL:DR - What the piece says.
Hey yall, it’s been a while! Thanks for still following and to those who I’ve had to chance to work with over the years.
During, I was in full swing working at an agency that hugely improved my skills and shaped me as a designer. Blessed with great leadership, great team and great jobs to work on. I wouldn’t take anything back.
But with that new change in life, some aspects took the back pedal. Pursuing freelance opportunities became quite taxing and being socially active (which I struggle with already) grew more difficult, hence, my absence. I decided to take a step back from it to focus on my day job and to enjoy my time outside of it.
However, as it happens, good times come to an end. I found myself in a crossroads, anxious with the way things were, and eventually burning out. I had no confidence in myself as a designer which snowballed into not feeling good enough as a whole. I questioned whether I did design cause I loved it, felt like it was my only option, if it was just to make ends meet and so on. Adding my own personal struggles, life was spiralling. With all that in mind, I ultimately decided it was best for me to exit my job to start focusing on my mental health and define my wants and goals.
After some time to reflect, I think I’ve found my target and am slowly working on my aim. Getting back to the roots of what made me love designing is priority, with more of what I want to make and especially working on my lettering again. And hopefully, more opportunities to connect and work with great people. As for ValYu Designs, I still do struggle with it. I wasn’t sure if I was even achieving my soul purpose - adding value. I waver between thoughts of how and where I want to take this personal brand. But for now, I’m gonna take it one step at a time.
If there’s anyone out there who feels the same way, experienced it or wants to talk, please hit me up. Hoping to open the line to chat more and get through these times together. And thank you to the people who have supported me during this time, your love and guidance is not taken for granted.
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