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The joy (and benefits) of pottering

The joy (and benefits) of pottering

If your experience is anything like mine, the first few months of 2022 have been on a completely different level of busyness to the previous two years.  Apart from still needing to wear the (dreaded) face mask in indoor public places, life has pretty much got back to...
Pruning is necessary for growth

Pruning is necessary for growth

I have been spending a lot more time in my indigenous garden during lockdown; it is my happy place.  I have so enjoyed the abundance of butterflies and birds and the change in season towards winter as the aloes start to flower. During our hot and humid summer months...
My top eight strategies to avoid overwhelm

My top eight strategies to avoid overwhelm

One of my main life challenges is that I get overwhelmed quite quickly when life gets too busy.  This is typical of people with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), particularly those with the inattentive type of ADD that I experience.  Over the years I have developed a...
The 90-minute rule

The 90-minute rule

Distraction or a lack of focus is one of the biggest challenges facing us in a world that constantly wants our immediate attention. Technology can be both a blessing and a curse.  My own struggles to concentrate have led me to do a bit of research over the past few...