Puttering is not about productivity or getting things done. It's more like a hobby or activity I look forward to. A slow ritual that helps me feel more at peace and connected to my home (and myself).
"There is evidence that problematic smartphone use impacts negatively on the lives of many people. There are associations between problematic smartphone use and mental health symptoms, such as depression and anxiety."
Movement breathes life into figures and environments; it stretches time, and brings back imperfections that speak to a more embodied, hands-on process. It makes things feel more human, more alive.
Many of us grow up feeling tongue-tied. When we finally speak, often someone jumps in to correct us, and not always kindly. No wonder so many introverts clam up. And sometimes, they interrupt before we even finish speaking.