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If you asked me last year what I thought DDandelions offered people, I would have told you: healing.

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December arrives with a strange kind of authority.\nNot loud, not demanding — just present.\nWhile the world turns up the volume, December does something else entirely:\nit leans in… and whispers.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/distinctly-december","title":"Distinctly December","summary":"December arrives with a strange kind of authority.\nNot loud, not demanding — just present.\nWhile the world turns up the volume, December does something else entirely:\nit leans in… and whispers.","date_modified":"2025-12-01T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/november-nuggets","html_content":"

November is upon us, and I’m honestly not sure where this year went. I had a similar moment back in March when I realised I had no idea what happened to January and February (and February, of course, was my birthday mont...

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/november-nuggets","title":"November Nuggets","summary":"November is upon us, and I’m honestly not sure where this year went. I had a similar moment back in March when I realised I had no idea what happened to January and February (and February, of course, was my birthday mont...","date_modified":"2025-11-01T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/navigating-october","html_content":"

October is here, and with it comes the realization that Christmas is drawing near.\nWe begin searching for holiday destinations, hence holiday pressure builds- planning festive season budgets,festive season planning and c...

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We survived July.\nAnd here we are, standing at the threshold of a new season.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/from-winter-weight-to-augusts-hope","title":"From winter weight to August's Hope","summary":" We survived July.\nAnd here we are, standing at the threshold of a new season.","date_modified":"2025-08-01T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/jittery-july","html_content":"

July is one of the coldest months for me. My mom always used to say that after her birthday (14 May), winter knocks on the door.\nThis wind blows right through my clothes, and the parts that aren’t covered—my ears and fa...

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/jittery-july","title":"Jittery July Mental health","summary":" July is one of the coldest months for me. My mom always used to say that after her birthday (14 May), winter knocks on the door.\nThis wind blows right through my clothes, and the parts that aren’t covered—my ears and fa...","date_modified":"2025-07-01T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/mistakes","html_content":"

Making mistakes are punished when we are at school, or if you were at school during my time.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/mistakes","title":"Mistakes are opportunities.","summary":"Making mistakes are punished when we are at school, or if you were at school during my time.","date_modified":"2025-06-01T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/magnificent-may","html_content":"

I started my business from the ground up, and in the process I listened to a lot of advice that people were giving me, and I was exploring ways that other people did it.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/magnificent-may","title":"Magnificent May","summary":"I started my business from the ground up, and in the process I listened to a lot of advice that people were giving me, and I was exploring ways that other people did it.","date_modified":"2025-05-01T08:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/it-takes-versions-of-you","html_content":"

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January flies or crawls (depending on how busy your January is), February we have Valentine and spoiling of your loved one and March gives us a bit of a breather, and then we find ourselves in the stages of planning a sh...

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/anticipation-for-april","title":"Anticipation for April","summary":"January flies or crawls (depending on how busy your January is), February we have Valentine and spoiling of your loved one and March gives us a bit of a breather, and then we find ourselves in the stages of planning a sh...","date_modified":"2025-04-01T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/magnificent-march","html_content":"

It is the little things in life that we remember, the little things we treasure.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/magnificent-march","title":"Magnificent March","summary":"It is the little things in life that we remember, the little things we treasure.","date_modified":"2025-03-02T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/february-reflections","html_content":"

Once a year starts, the first month either flies chaotically with children going back to school while you are juggling going back to work, or it drags past at a snail's pace.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/february-reflections","title":"February Reflections","summary":"Once a year starts, the first month either flies chaotically with children going back to school while you are juggling going back to work, or it drags past at a snail's pace.","date_modified":"2025-02-01T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/january-joy","html_content":"

New year rolls around and a lot of people are calling in Januworry, because of finances being strained- due to getting their salaries earlier than usual, and of course, spoiling their loved ones with gifts.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/january-joy","title":"January Joy ","summary":"New year rolls around and a lot of people are calling in Januworry, because of finances being strained- due to getting their salaries earlier than usual, and of course, spoiling their loved ones with gifts.","date_modified":"2025-01-10T07:55:30Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/festive-season-experience","html_content":"

The Festive season is upon us, and usually this is a time that we spend with family and or friends.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/festive-season-experience","title":" Coping during Festive Season(s).","summary":"The Festive season is upon us, and usually this is a time that we spend with family and or friends.","date_modified":"2024-12-16T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/how-does-gratitude-change-everyday","html_content":"

This is one of the things I’ve developed programs and booklets on—and yet, at times, even I have to remind myself of it.

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I believe that I have written a little about this before, but I feel that it deserves another look.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/accepting-rejection","title":" How to Accept Rejection","summary":"I believe that I have written a little about this before, but I feel that it deserves another look.","date_modified":"2024-11-01T09:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/taking-time","html_content":"

It is important to take time and check in with yourself. This is a form of Self care.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/taking-time","title":"Taking Time for Self care, looking after your Health.","summary":"It is important to take time and check in with yourself. This is a form of Self care.","date_modified":"2024-10-09T09:31:47Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/religion-vs-spirituality","html_content":"

Definitions:

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This might be one of the most amazing adventures that you will ever sign up for. Finding your joy.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/finding-joy","title":"Finding joy","summary":"This might be one of the most amazing adventures that you will ever sign up for. Finding your joy.","date_modified":"2024-08-02T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/gossip","html_content":"

What is Gossip?

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/gossip","title":"Gossip","summary":"What is Gossip?","date_modified":"2024-07-12T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/perception","html_content":"

Finding that you are unhappy with how someone is treating you, or how someone is speaking to you can really ruin your day.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/perception","title":"Perception, Different approach to situations.","summary":"Finding that you are unhappy with how someone is treating you, or how someone is speaking to you can really ruin your day.","date_modified":"2024-06-28T09:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/shifting-beliefs","html_content":"

I have set down more goals concerning losing weight than I choose to remember. That was something that I set, reset and given up on many times in my life.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/shifting-beliefs","title":"Shifting Beliefs","summary":"I have set down more goals concerning losing weight than I choose to remember. That was something that I set, reset and given up on many times in my life.","date_modified":"2024-05-30T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/goals","html_content":"

We do sometimes forget that once we have set a goal, the journey starts for us to reach that goal.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/goals","title":" Setting Goals, Shifting beliefs","summary":"We do sometimes forget that once we have set a goal, the journey starts for us to reach that goal.","date_modified":"2024-05-16T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/patience","html_content":"

This is something that I have to remind myself. Be Patient. Everything that is suppose to happen will happen.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/patience","title":"Patience","summary":"This is something that I have to remind myself. Be Patient. Everything that is suppose to happen will happen.","date_modified":"2024-05-02T08:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/finding-your-joy","html_content":"

By the time you are reading this, we would have gone on a two week trip.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/finding-your-joy","title":"Finding your joy!","summary":"By the time you are reading this, we would have gone on a two week trip.","date_modified":"2024-04-24T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/surfacing","html_content":"

During this time of change, it is normal to have a time of Depression. Time when the weight of the changes and the future weighs you down a little more than what you would like it to.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/surfacing","title":"Control your Mindset during change","summary":"During this time of change, it is normal to have a time of Depression. Time when the weight of the changes and the future weighs you down a little more than what you would like it to.","date_modified":"2024-04-03T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/scary-tomorrow","html_content":"

You have now looked at your goals, you are in the process of defining yourself and you find yourself overwhelmed with anxiety.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/scary-tomorrow","title":"Scary Tomorrow","summary":"You have now looked at your goals, you are in the process of defining yourself and you find yourself overwhelmed with anxiety.","date_modified":"2024-03-28T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/hanging-on-by-a-thread","html_content":"

You have accepted that things have changed for you. The emotions ( grief or excitement) has settled into an uncomfortable numbness. You don't know why you feel this way...

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/hanging-on-by-a-thread","title":"Hanging on by a thread. Accepting change in Life.","summary":"You have accepted that things have changed for you. The emotions ( grief or excitement) has settled into an uncomfortable numbness. You don't know why you feel this way...","date_modified":"2024-02-29T08:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/who-am-i-now","html_content":"

When we embrace the change that has come over our path, whether it be a change that we wanted, or a change that we had no say in, we find ourself standing at the mirror...wondering...who am I now?

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/who-am-i-now","title":"Who am I now?","summary":"When we embrace the change that has come over our path, whether it be a change that we wanted, or a change that we had no say in, we find ourself standing at the mirror...wondering...who am I now?","date_modified":"2024-02-01T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/starting-something-new","html_content":"

Whatever changes that come over your path, whether it is a loss, or an addition of something new, starting something new is applicable.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/starting-something-new","title":"Starting something new","summary":"Whatever changes that come over your path, whether it is a loss, or an addition of something new, starting something new is applicable.","date_modified":"2024-01-16T11:44:31Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/label-lust","html_content":"

We like to look at people. I think the term is ' people watching'. I have always wondered why other people look at people as they pass by.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/label-lust","title":"Label Lust","summary":"We like to look at people. I think the term is ' people watching'. I have always wondered why other people look at people as they pass by.","date_modified":"2023-12-04T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/taking-a-stroll-forward","html_content":"

I find it interesting, that when we are faced with a big change in our life that we don't always know what we want - we just know that we want out of where we are.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/taking-a-stroll-forward","title":"Taking a stroll forward","summary":"I find it interesting, that when we are faced with a big change in our life that we don't always know what we want - we just know that we want out of where we are.","date_modified":"2023-11-20T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/starting-out-on-this-new-journey","html_content":"

You have decided to take this new adventure and dream as big as you possibly can.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/starting-out-on-this-new-journey","title":"Starting out on this new journey...","summary":"You have decided to take this new adventure and dream as big as you possibly can.","date_modified":"2023-11-06T06:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/starting-a-new-journey","html_content":"

You have made a life changing decision, and in the process you have catapulted your life into a different direction. It is quite scary if you ask me, changing direction like that.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/starting-a-new-journey","title":"Starting a new journey.","summary":"You have made a life changing decision, and in the process you have catapulted your life into a different direction. It is quite scary if you ask me, changing direction like that.","date_modified":"2023-10-26T14:42:15Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/what-to-expect-from-upgrading","html_content":"

The irony to this comment might not escape all of you, but you will be in the clouds!

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/what-to-expect-from-upgrading","title":"What to expect from Upgrading?","summary":"The irony to this comment might not escape all of you, but you will be in the clouds!","date_modified":"2023-06-05T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/verandering-en-aanvaarding","html_content":"

Wanneer 'n mens grootgemaak is deur ouers wat geglo het dat jy deur harde werk jou sukses sal bereik is dit baie moeilik om tot die gevolgtrekking te kom dat alles nie deur harde werk hoef te gebeur nie.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/verandering-en-aanvaarding","title":"Verandering en Aanvaarding","summary":"Wanneer 'n mens grootgemaak is deur ouers wat geglo het dat jy deur harde werk jou sukses sal bereik is dit baie moeilik om tot die gevolgtrekking te kom dat alles nie deur harde werk hoef te gebeur nie.","date_modified":"2023-05-15T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/process-of-upgrading","html_content":"

Reality is, the person who you are now is not the person you will be once you upgrade.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/process-of-upgrading","title":"Process of Upgrading","summary":"Reality is, the person who you are now is not the person you will be once you upgrade.","date_modified":"2023-05-01T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/upgrade","html_content":"

This seems to be the buzz word for the past few years. You have to upgrade yourself, the way you think and the way you experience.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/upgrade","title":"Upgrade","summary":"This seems to be the buzz word for the past few years. You have to upgrade yourself, the way you think and the way you experience. ","date_modified":"2023-04-03T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/only-way-is-up","html_content":"

You realize that you are the one that has been reacting incorrectly when that feeling of rejection is vibrating in your brain.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/only-way-is-up","title":"Only way is up...","summary":"You realize that you are the one that has been reacting incorrectly when that feeling of rejection is vibrating in your brain.","date_modified":"2023-03-01T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/handling-rejection","html_content":"

We were looking at the ways that we can deal with rejection.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/handling-rejection","title":"Handling Rejection","summary":"We were looking at the ways that we can deal with rejection.","date_modified":"2023-02-01T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/just-a-little","html_content":"

Rejection happens on a regular basis. As a Counsellor and Life Coach, it sometimes happens on a daily basis. Whether it is someone not wanting to work with me, whether it is someone who doesn't want to spend time with ...

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/just-a-little","title":"Just a little...","summary":"Rejection happens on a regular basis. As a Counsellor and Life Coach, it sometimes happens on a daily basis. Whether it is someone not wanting to work with me, whether it is someone who doesn't want to spend time with ...","date_modified":"2023-01-05T08:44:04Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/worthwhile","html_content":"

We are ending off this year, and this will be my last post for 2022. What an amazing, weird, crazy journey this year has been - and that is just for me, personally.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/worthwhile","title":"WoRtHwHiLe","summary":"We are ending off this year, and this will be my last post for 2022. What an amazing, weird, crazy journey this year has been - and that is just for me, personally.","date_modified":"2022-12-08T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/mountain-high","html_content":"

Every time I look at this picture, I cannot help but sing the song \" ... Aint no mountain high enough...\"

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/mountain-high","title":"Mountain High","summary":"Every time I look at this picture, I cannot help but sing the song \" ... Aint no mountain high enough...\" ","date_modified":"2022-11-11T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/faith","html_content":"

It is an interesting question that people tend to shy away from. Faith.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/faith","title":"Faith?","summary":"It is an interesting question that people tend to shy away from. Faith.","date_modified":"2022-10-11T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/why-wait","html_content":"

Why wait to stop and smell the flowers? Why wait to ask that person out for coffee?

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/why-wait","title":"Why wait?","summary":"Why wait to stop and smell the flowers? Why wait to ask that person out for coffee?","date_modified":"2022-09-08T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/so-much-more","html_content":"

Do you realize that there is so much more to your health than just what you eat? How much you exercise?

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/so-much-more","title":"So much more.","summary":"Do you realize that there is so much more to your health than just what you eat? How much you exercise?","date_modified":"2022-08-11T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/maybemaybe-not","html_content":"

This one is not a long one, but an interesting one.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/maybemaybe-not","title":"Maybe...maybe not","summary":"This one is not a long one, but an interesting one. ","date_modified":"2022-07-11T08:39:01Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/tight-rope-balance","html_content":"

So here we go...we have work, family, friends and ourselves to look after. Work is work, if you are one of the lucky ones that love what you do and enjoy what everyday brings, work does not seem a chore. Sure, there ar...

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/tight-rope-balance","title":"Tight rope balance","summary":"So here we go...we have work, family, friends and ourselves to look after. Work is work, if you are one of the lucky ones that love what you do and enjoy what everyday brings, work does not seem a chore. Sure, there ar...","date_modified":"2022-06-08T09:57:24Z"},{"id":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/bbbbbalanceee","html_content":"

Last blog we were looking at the possible negative effects imbalance in your life can have. It can have emotional and physical manifestations, not only in your life but also in your loved ones lives.

","url":"https://ddandelions.co.za/blogs/f/bbbbbalanceee","title":"Bbbbbalanceee","summary":"Last blog we were looking at the possible negative effects imbalance in your life can have. It can have emotional and physical manifestations, not only in your life but also in your loved ones lives.","date_modified":"2022-04-04T10:53:49Z"}]}