From Burnout to Balance: How Virtual Assistance Helped Me Rebuild My Life and Career

Before I moved back to Italy, I spent over a decade living in London—working full-time as a Personal Assistant while juggling a side hustle as a Virtual Assistant.

On top of my 40-hour job, I was helping small restaurants manage their social media, create content, and stay visible online. I didn’t know it yet, but that “extra work” was quietly shaping a new career path for me.

Then life hit hard.

I went through one of the most difficult chapters of my life—struggling with anxiety, depression, and complete burnout. Everything felt heavy. Even the simplest things took effort.
And that’s when I realized: I couldn’t keep pushing through the same way.

So I made a bold decision: I moved back to Italy and shifted my focus entirely to virtual assistance. Not just as a way to make money, but as a way to reclaim my time, my energy, and myself.

This career gave me:

• The freedom to work on my own terms

• A way to prioritize my mental health without compromising my income

• A new sense of purpose, structure, and confidence

That’s why I created Better Match Studio—to help others like you start or grow a VA business that supports your life (not drains it).

You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You don’t need to feel “ready enough.”
You just need someone who’s been there to guide you.

Whether you’re going through a personal transition, feeling stuck in a job that no longer serves you, or simply looking for a new way to work—you’re not alone.

There’s space for you in this digital world. And I’ll help you claim it.