With Vassia Sarantopoulou, Psychologist, Specialised in Perfectionism & Burnout
Date: January 28, 2026, 16:00 CET
Duration: 90 minutes
Location: Live, Online
So many of us grew up learning to shape our lives around what others approve of, not what we deeply believe in.
Think about it:
Maybe you chose your studies because they were “safe.”
Maybe you picked a career path your parents could brag about.
Maybe you stayed in a relationship because it was “good on paper.”
Maybe you dress in ways that won’t trigger comments.
Maybe you move countries, accept promotions, or turn down opportunities with one question in mind:
“What will they think?”
Over time, you build a life that looks stable, admirable, even impressive…
but inside, it feels like running on a treadmill you never asked to step onto.
This is exactly what I see in clients struggling with anxiety, stress, perfectionism, and burnout:
they’ve built a life around standards, not around values.
Because no one ever taught us to ask:
“What do I care about? What matters to me? What makes me happy?”
This workshop is your moment to finally answer these questions —
and let your values become the compass for the year ahead.
If you’re tired of:
living for approval
overthinking every choice
feeling guilty prioritising yourself
saying “yes” when you want to say “no”
repeating burnout cycles
building your life around other people’s expectations
…then it’s time to come back to your values - the part of you that has been waiting to lead.
Understand how upbringing, culture, perfectionism, and people-pleasing shut down your inner compass - and how to reclaim it without guilt.
Learn why high achievers burn out when they make decisions out of fear, approval-seeking, or pressure - and how values bring clarity, calm, and direction.
A guided, reflective, practical process to uncover the values that matter most to you - and how to use them to set burnout-proof intentions for the year ahead.
“Before working with Vassia, I didn’t realise how much I was heading to the wrong direction. I was deeply unhappy and also deep in burnout, constantly performing and pushing, yet feeling emptier by the day. The moment we started exploring my values, everything shifted. For the first time, I understood what I actually wanted my life to stand for - not what my workplace, colleagues, culture, or family expected from me.
Since then, my decisions have become clearer, my boundaries stronger, and my energy finally stable again. Understanding my values didn’t just help me recover from burnout - it helped me reclaim myself.”
- Mark, 41, Senior Manager
“I’ve lived with anxiety for as long as I can remember. I always thought something was wrong with me - that I was too sensitive, too indecisive, too afraid of letting people down. In therapy with Vassia, we uncovered that my anxiety wasn’t random. I was constantly abandoning my own needs and living by others’ standards.
The values work we did together was life-changing. It gave me a clear, compassionate inner compass. Now when I make decisions, I check in with what aligns with my values. Not what will make others happy, but what feels right for me. My anxiety has softened more than I ever thought possible. I feel grounded, confident, and finally at home in my own life.”
- Sophia, 35, Creative Professional
I’m Vassia Sarantopoulou, psychologist, founder of AntiLoneliness, and recognised expert in perfectionism, burnout, and values-based living.
I help high achievers return to themselves after years of living by standards that were never theirs. My approach blends compassion, science, and practical tools for sustainable change.
Discovering your values is one of the most transformative steps you can take - and I can’t wait to guide you through it.
A Values Discovery Workbook
A New Year Intention-Setting Guide
A grounding audio practice: “Choosing Yourself”
Registration is free, but seats are limited to keep the workshop intimate and interactive.