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Hey reader, I hope you're doing great 🫶
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I've been a bit quiet lately on social media (and this newsletter) because I was taking a looong break 🏝️
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And believe it or not... this is the first time I’ve ever taken a REAL break 🫣
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I didn't schedule any of my social media content ahead of time. Nor did I for this newsletter. I basically just muted notifications everywhere.
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Can you remember the last time you did this with your social media?
Let me know how it goes!
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I feel like in today's 24/7 online world, being offline is such a luxury.
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I used to bring my laptop with me even when I was on vacation just so I could check on stuff. My anxiety wouldn't let me relax.
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I'd worry about how much my engagement and numbers would drop while I was away.
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I'd be stressed thinking, “What if people forget I even exist online?”, and there were so many other thoughts constantly racing through my head.
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Yet, when I came back... everything was still there.
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I guess that's the reality for many of us. In a world full of chaos and content, you sometimes can't hear yourself anymore because you're worrying so often.
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Every time you go on social media, you see people creating, writing, doing, and building something.
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And sometimes, that can make you feel pretty far behind in life (even when you're not). It really leaves you questioning whether you're doing or being good enough.
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I agree, we still need a lil bit 🤏 of that pressure to stay driven. BUT, too much of it will just lead to self-doubt and a quiet burnout.
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By being away (not just physically, but mentally too), I feel like I finally have the time and space to sit down with myself and my thoughts.
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I get to reflect on a lot of things and re-evaluate my priorities.
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I'll share more on that in my next email!
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In the meantime, I'll attach some of my holiday photos below 📸
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"Rare" things I would NOT find in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 🥹⤵️
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I can't remember the last time I had pau kaya 🥹 This is so precious!
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Can you guess where this is?
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It's Cameron Highlands! When you live in the middle of the desert, you start to appreciate the greenery of your hometown ❤️🌳🇲🇾
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I have to admit, when it comes to what's trending in Malaysia... I'm usually so behind 🙈 I didn't know scones were a huge deal in the Cameron Highlands until someone told me. I made it my mission to find them 😂
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This may look normal to you, but to be able to finally taste all these kuih is something so precious to me as a Malaysian living abroad 🥹❤️ Alhamdulillah, craving satisfied!
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