In this TEDx talk, Therese Reyes, a recovering millennial reflects on the disillusionment that followed achieving her dream. She explores the confusion and existential crisis that can emerge after "success," and shares her journey toward rediscovering purpose and joy in a slower, more intentional life. Through lessons learned, she emphasizes the value of embracing uncertainty, pursuing hobbies, and finding contentment in the everyday.Therese is a reporter, writer, and editor. She's currently the APAC Lead Editor for behavioral insights practice Canvas8, where she uncovers and makes sense of trends and cultural shifts. Before this, she was the culture editor of VICE Asia, where she led the team in winning a Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) award for Excellence in Arts & Culture Reporting in 2022. She covers global culture, K-pop, life, and mental health, among other things. She's a graduate of The University of Hong Kong's Master of Journalism program, New York University's Summer Publishing Institute, and De La Salle University-Manila. Part city girly, part cottage core, she now splits her time between Manila and Baguio.This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx