Unplugging is scary… until you realize no one died. 😅

by Apr 10, 2025

Unplugging is scary… until you realize no one died. 😅

Spent a week offline for Hari Raya, deep in the kampung jungle. No laptop. No Teams. Just trees, monkeys, and endless food.

Here’s what happened when I disconnected:

  • My brain got a software update (aka rest)
  • Enjoyed my kids more deeply ❤️
  • Caught up on reading articles I saved months ago 📚
  • New ideas started popping up like wild mushrooms 🍄
  • Planning for the next 6 months 🧠

Sometimes the best productivity hack = turning everything off.

Do you go offline once in a while?

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Remy van Duijkeren

Remy van Duijkeren

Power Platform Advisor

Microsoft Power Platform Advisor with over 25 years of experience in IT with a focus on (marketing) automation and integration.

Helping organizations with scaling their business by automating processes on the Power Platform (Dynamics 365).

Expert in Power Platform, Dynamics 365 (Marketing & Sales) and Azure Integration Services. Giving advice and strategy consultancy.

Services:
– Strategy and tactics advise
– Automating and integrating

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