{"id":320237,"date":"2025-05-14T08:00:46","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T00:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=320237"},"modified":"2025-05-14T16:33:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T08:33:17","slug":"mental-health-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/mental-health-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"From breakdown to breakthrough: Startup founders open up about their mental health struggles at work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Running a business is tough, and it can take a real toll on your <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/mental-health-apps-singapore\/\">mental health<\/a>. We spoke to entrepreneurs who\u2019ve faced burnout, anxiety, and everything in between. Here, they share their honest mental health journeys and how they\u2019re finding work-life balance.<\/p>\n<h2>The burnout recovery journey<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_320239\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-320239\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-320239 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-andrea-lee-900x643.png\" alt=\"mental health at work andrea lee\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-andrea-lee-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-andrea-lee-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-andrea-lee.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-320239\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Andrea Lee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;As an entrepreneur, I tied my worth to productivity, neglecting my own needs and the people I loved. Burnout hit hard, and my relationships suffered, especially with my then-boyfriend, now husband. I realised that success meant nothing if I was constantly depleted.<\/p>\n<p>Now, I schedule vacations every three months to recalibrate and be fully present with him. My biggest lesson? Don\u2019t let your business rule your life. You decide how to design it. Real success isn\u2019t just about hitting targets: it\u2019s having the energy to enjoy life, nurture love, and live in alignment with your purpose and values.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; Andrea Lee, founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/thecleanaddicts.com\/\">The Clean Addicts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_320240\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-320240\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-320240 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-joy-q-wang-900x643.png\" alt=\"mental health at work joy q wang\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-joy-q-wang-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-joy-q-wang-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-joy-q-wang.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-320240\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Joy Q. Wang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;I started my own business because of burnout from the tech and startup world. I took a break for a year before landing on starting my own bridal direct-to-consumer business, Bone and Grey Bridal. Because I made the conscious decision to work for myself, I know it\u2019s even more important to stay focused and give myself time to breathe and grow sustainably.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve learned to balance by taking a workout class on a quiet weekday or taking a vacation whenever I\u2019d like, without feeling guilty. I also have a therapist I go to every two months to stay grounded. I may be naive, but I think it\u2019s harder to burn out while working for yourself because you\u2019re building something of your own!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; Joy Q. Wang, founder &amp; creative director at <a href=\"https:\/\/boneandgrey.com\/\">Bone &amp; Grey<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Juggling work, life and sanity<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_320243\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-320243\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-320243 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-Ananya-Pandit-900x643.png\" alt=\"mental health at work Ananya Pandit\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-Ananya-Pandit-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-Ananya-Pandit-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-Ananya-Pandit.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-320243\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ananya Pandit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;Running one business was hard enough, but then I added another: managing a photography business and running an early childhood enrichment centre, all while raising a toddler. Without a village or a set routine, the days began to blur. The balancing act felt relentless &#8211; snapping photos one moment, overseeing curriculum the next, then coming home to a little one who needed all of me.<\/p>\n<p>What made it harder was watching a few friends and family slowly drift away. The isolation cut deep, and the pressure to keep going crept into my mind and body &#8211; light sleep, scattered focus, and constant anxiety.<\/p>\n<p>Therapy became my lifeline. It gave me space to process, to grieve what I\u2019d lost, and to figure out what I truly needed. Slowly, I began to rebuild &#8211; with more clarity, compassion, and the strength to set boundaries. I\u2019ve learned to honour my limits, surround myself with trusted people, and take rest without guilt.\u00a0 Burnout thrives in silence. Talking about it is the first step to healing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; Ananya Pandit, founder and owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/eatcravegrub.com\/\">Eat Crave Grub Photography<\/a>; director and owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/sparkanauts.com\/\">Sparkanauts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_320242\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-320242\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-320242 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-Marissa-Nasution-900x643.png\" alt=\"mental health at work Marissa Nasution\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-Marissa-Nasution-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-Marissa-Nasution-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-Marissa-Nasution.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-320242\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marissa Nasution<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;As an entrepreneur and a mum, juggling multiple roles is part of everyday life. One thing I often hear from my counselling clients \u2014 and deeply resonate with myself \u2014 is the constant mental load we carry, especially for our families. Our business and personal lives are so deeply intertwined that it can be incredibly difficult to fully switch off and be truly present.<\/p>\n<p>Early on, I realised a crucial lesson: as a woman, a mother, and an entrepreneur, you have to be &#8220;selfish&#8221; \u2014 and I say that in the healthiest sense of the word. If I\u2019m running on an empty cup, no one in my family, my community, or my business will benefit from me. Taking care of myself is non-negotiable if I want to continue being of service to others.<\/p>\n<p>I consciously make time to recharge my introverted batteries through alone time, reading, or even stepping away on mini-retreats when needed.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marissanasution.com\/\">Marissa Nasution<\/a>, research psychologist and counsellor<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Setting boundaries that stick<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_320244\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-320244\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-320244 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-Tatiana-Gromenko-900x643.png\" alt=\"mental health at work Tatiana Gromenko\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-Tatiana-Gromenko-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-Tatiana-Gromenko-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-Tatiana-Gromenko.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-320244\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tatiana Gromenko<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;Being an entrepreneur is one of the most fulfilling roles I\u2019ve taken on, but it\u2019s also been the most emotionally demanding. When I first started SGB, there were days when I experienced burnout disguised as ambition. I felt numb, unmotivated, and emotionally drained. And worst of all, I felt alone.<\/p>\n<p>What helped me turn things around was realising that I didn\u2019t have to do it all. I had to learn to delegate: not just tasks, but trust. I leaned into building a team, not just for productivity, but for my well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few things that made all the difference: setting boundaries (I stopped glamorising overwork and started protecting my time and energy); delegating with clarity (I taught myself how to let go and empower others); and prioritising support (I invested in a coach, shared my struggles with fellow founders, and created space for rest without guilt).<\/p>\n<p>My biggest takeaway? You can\u2019t pour from an empty cup. Building something meaningful shouldn\u2019t mean losing yourself.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; Tatiana Gromenko, founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/hiring.sgbva.com\/\">SGB VA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_320238\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-320238\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-320238 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-Adelphia-Lim-900x643.png\" alt=\"mental health at work Adelphia Lim\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-Adelphia-Lim-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-Adelphia-Lim-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-Adelphia-Lim.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-320238\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Adelphia Lim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;Navigating the always-on nature of a social media agency, I faced debilitating anxiety from relentless hustle culture. Symptoms like morning pins and needles and a lack of focus were wake-up calls.<\/p>\n<p>Founding For The Love of Socials, I aimed to dismantle the stigma of overworking prevalent in our industry. We set firm office hours, don&#8217;t work weekends, and communicate these boundaries to our clients, who respect our commitment to mental well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Our approach includes automated reminders to clients that, after office hours, we must disengage to recharge. This structure not only prevents burnout but also champions a healthier work-life balance.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; Adelphia Lim, founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/fortheloveofsocials.co\/\">For The Love of Socials<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Prioritising health above hustle<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_320241\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-320241\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-320241 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-sophie-leung-900x643.png\" alt=\"mental health at work sophie leung\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-sophie-leung-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-sophie-leung-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-sophie-leung.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-320241\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sophie Leung<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;As an entrepreneur, I wear many hats: coach, marketer, finance manager, content creator, and more. A part of me, being a go-getter and high achiever, poured everything into building my private practice as a somatic trauma-informed coach. I loved supporting high-performing women through burnout, but over time, the work started to feel mechanical. I felt disconnected and empty. That\u2019s when I chose to lead differently.<\/p>\n<p>Now, I prioritise rest, boundaries, and embodiment. Sustainable impact doesn\u2019t come from pushing &#8211; it comes from alignment. Practical tip? Start by checking in with your body before saying yes. A simple pause can reveal whether a decision feels aligned or like another energy leak.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; Sophie Leung, somatic trauma-informed coach at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sophieleung.co\/\">Sophie Leung Co<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_320254\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-320254\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-320254 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-Danielle-Van-de-Velde-900x643.png\" alt=\"mental health at work Danielle Van de Velde\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-Danielle-Van-de-Velde-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-Danielle-Van-de-Velde-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/mental-health-at-work-Danielle-Van-de-Velde.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-320254\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Danielle Van de Velde<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;It was postnatal depression after the birth of my two children that spurred me into creating the well-being businesses I have today. My symptoms were crying, mild panic attacks, and insomnia. I became determined to rebalance my system through breath work, meditation and journaling.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m now very sensitive to the feelings of growing imbalance before they become a problem, and I prioritise my practices immediately. My tips for busy entrepreneurs are: balance your time between work and creative non-work pursuits, ensure connection with nature and natural light every day, and learn about the incredible healing benefits of meditation and breath.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daniellevandevelde.com\/\">Danielle Van de Velde<\/a>, founder of Spirited Living &amp; Spirited Business\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Between the hustle, the pressure to succeed, and the constant juggling act, it\u2019s easy for your mental health to take a backseat. But here\u2019s the thing: you\u2019re not alone, and it\u2019s okay to talk about it and do something about it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Running a business is tough, and it can take a real toll on your mental health. We spoke to entrepreneurs who\u2019ve faced burnout, anxiety, and everything in between. Here, they share their honest mental health journeys and how they\u2019re finding work-life balance. 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