Ah dear Donna thanks for sharing your insights and challenges with this issue.
It's frustrating when you realise things take longer in the end! I still get caught out!
I switch between both patterns depending on what I'm doing or my environment. Day job has been full on for a while so I need to be really mindful during those periods.
I bet you can't wait to get that VA going to help with what you're doing.
I had resisted getting a VA, but now I know that the perfect VA is in the process of discovering me. Even though I was reluctant to write down "perfect," why manifest any but the best fit?!
Ah you made my chilly morning Donna! Appreciate your never-ending support and inspiration from across the pond too!! You're one of the best storytellers - so evocative!