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Katie Selina's avatar

You and I are kindred spirits! I too am an introverted and sensitive dilly-dallier, who finds working in an office really overstimulating, so this very much resonates. (And I actually have a post half written about dilly-dallying! 😂) Thank you for sharing and for the mention. ❤️

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Lauren Brook's avatar

Oh Katie, we so are! LOVE THIS FOR US. I can’t wait to read your post on the magic of dilly-dallying 💕

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Camilla's avatar

We all know, this is why we get along. Can’t wait to be able to leave my current 9-5 and embrace more dilly dallying.

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Jo Fisher's avatar

Relate, relate! I mean, I can move quickly when I need to, but I *loathe* rushing, I hate having to do anything frantically, and I like to be methodical. I do not want to be hassled. I like to take my time, whether that's when I'm cooking a recipe (method says 30 minutes, my time says 50) or travelling somewhere. Give me breathing space and time to faff about. I don't consider myself slow - I just want to do things with peace and at a sensible pace.

However, I am a fast and impatient walker. Swings, roundabouts, etc!

Loved reading this, as ever :)

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Lauren Brook's avatar

Omg, the recipe thing is SO ME. James can rustle up a meal in 30 minutes, I'm still there two hours later having faffed for too long over cutting the onions. I like it that way though. Here's to breathing space ❤️

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Thea's avatar

This post speaks to my soul! It took me to be off work with stress and anxiety to realise what was causing it- the hustle culture. It's just not for me and, that's okay. I'll happily be a dilly-dallier and live in my own special way!

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Lauren Brook's avatar

Oh Thea, thank you so much for sharing that! I'm so sorry that you went through that. Dilly dalliers forever ❤️

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Ella's avatar

Here's to the dilly-dalliers!! 💕 Honestly I've panicked for the longest time that I'm doing life wrong because I like my quiet time too much, but really the time I spend pottering and going at my own pace means I can function better when life speeds up. Another gorge post as usual Lauren!!

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Lauren Brook's avatar

You are doing life YOUR WAY, Ella, and we all love you for it ❤️

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Ruth's avatar

I can be efficient and fast paced, but it makes me miserable. I much prefer to dilly dally!

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Lauren Brook's avatar

Us dilly dalliers are very happy and content people, I've found!

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Rosa Lía Gilbert's avatar

Ahhhh I relate to this SO much

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Lauren Brook's avatar

Soooo glad that you feel seen here! ❤️

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Kelly Joanne Allen's avatar

I am not naturally like this but I really appreciate that people are, we need the ponderers , the people who give considered opinions now more than ever. Quicker is not inherently better. I really want to slow down too. Today I am having a bed day as I have been so busy recently.

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Lauren Brook's avatar

Love this take, Kelly! Thank you for sharing it x

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Matthewbythames's avatar

Dilly daydreaming dilly dallier is my name? Hmmm I might need to reflect on that one for a while. 🤔🤔🤔😍

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Shanjitha's avatar

I’m a medical professional who chose this path unaware that I’m a dilly dallier. 10 years of hustle in the field made me realize I need to be on my own. So now I chose to work on my own, in private, inspite of having to start from scratch. The reason is that I need that time and space as an introvert hsp. Your words are so comforting to me. To see someone like me.

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Lindsay Rose's avatar

love this! sometimes, i'm slow to get up and go, but quick to dilly dally (and live life intentionally at my own pace) - and that feels just right to me ;-)

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