I thought I was indispensable. I was wrong.
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Hi ReaderI’ve spent the last 30 days doing something that felt almost dangerous in 2026: I turned my phone off. It started as a snap decision, but it turned into an "ego audit" I didn’t know I needed. For a month, I wasn't reachable 24/7. I wasn't the "first responder" to every notification. And honestly? The world didn't stop spinning. I realized that my life had become like an overstuffed suitcase. It wasn’t that I had too much to do; it was that I was trying to compress my work, my family, and everyone else’s digital noise into the same tiny space. Every notification was just one more thing shoved into a bag that was already at its breaking point. Here is the one thing I want you to take away today, even if you don't read the full story: Most of the "emergencies" we feel the need to solve right or be part of now are actually just habits. We build "self-imposed bridges" to feel relevant and productive, but those bridges often lead to stress and burnout. You don’t have to disappear for a month to find "breathable time." You just have to stop being the "Source" for everyone and everything and start being a "Resource" for yourself. I’ve written a deeper reflection on how this changed my work productivity, my marriage and—more importantly—my self. You can read the full "history" of the experiment soon. Join the waitlist here to find out when the E-book is ready. Stay paced, [FumiPB] P.S. I’m working on a detailed E-book and guide (with the exact "Life Design" questions I used to reconnect with my husband during the silence). If you want to be the first to get it, there’s a waitlist link at the bottom of the blog post. See you there! Can you do me a favor and share this newsletter with a friend who needs a reminder that everything is not as hard as it seems Have an awesome blessed week . Make it the best one yet. God is your source. Please do not forget that. I plan on sending out a weekly "Pace Reports"—an honest look at my journey to stay present in a world that wants us to rush. Let’s learn to be still, together. What are you working on? A reply would bless my heart.
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