Dear Reader

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I love simple systems.

I have a system for:

• laundry
• weekly meals
• keeping a tidy (nearly) home
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And because of these systems, I can free up time to do the things that bring me joy: writing, learning, and creating visuals.

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But lately…

I’ve been struggling.

And I couldn’t figure out why.
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So I did what I always do:

I slowed down.

Checked in with my emotions.

And listened to what was really going on

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The truth?

The stress from work followed me everywhere.

Like a teething toddler tugging at my sleeve.

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It just wouldn’t let me go.

Even when I wasn’t at my desk, I was still carrying it.
Thinking about it.
Drained by it.

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So last Thursday, I made a decision.
I resigned.

And instantly, I felt lighter.

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• Free to imagine other opportunities.
• Free to let my thoughts wander and dream again.
• Free to organise my day so that I can get things done and make time for relaxing too.

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Yes, the downside is obvious.

No paycheck at the end of the month.
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But the upside?

A chance to build something that gives me joy and freedom.

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So for the next 30 days, I’m going all in.

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Not just trying to create a business from @concisevisuals.

But on the systems that protect my energy and give me back my time.

And I'll be sharing my journey on my Instagram Stories from Monday - Wednesday.
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Because sometimes the right system isn’t another calendar or checklist…
It’s choosing courage over comfort, and trusting that the freedom to own your time and energy is worth the risk.
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What about you?
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Have you felt that a system that once supported you suddenly stopped working? Reply to this email and share your story. I‘d love to hear your story.
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Until next week

Khatija

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