This realization led me to shift from purely academic work toward prevention and education. I trained further in coaching, occupational health, mindfulness, and psychology-informed approaches, and began teaching courses, offering workshops, and working as a health consultant. My aim was to translate scientific understanding into practical ways people could improve their well-being. During this time, I also experienced burnout myself. That period changed my perspective. I understood that well-being is not only about knowledge or willpower. People often know what is good for them, yet struggle to sustain it in daily life. Short courses or retreats can be inspiring, but lasting change requires something else: supportive routines, real human connection, and a safe environment over time. I began to notice the limits of individual coaching. Many people did not primarily need more information, they needed a place where they could slow down, reconnect, and feel accepted without performance pressure. At the same time, turning this work into a purely commercial service conflicted with my values. I wanted to create something accessible and community-oriented, not only available to those who could afford it.

Meeting my co-founders, who shared a similar scientific and reflective approach, strengthened the idea that this should not remain a private project but become a public initiative. This is how Nidrana emerged.