Whether we are talking about a project, a routine, or a whole life, there is something very satisfying about a reset. To stop and capture the status of our situation and regroup before reengaging, in my opinion, is a worthwhile pause. Sometimes this looks like brainstorming, journaling, or rewriting a task list. Other times, it … Continue reading Minimal Monday
habits
Minimal Monday
I've spent a fair amount of time lately getting various things in order so that I can fully focus on my memoir revisions. There is something about having my home, calendar and to-do list in good order that frees up my mind to write. Doing deep work requires we stay in the moment. I don't … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
In another month or so, I will be getting my manuscript back from the publisher and will have a week to make the requested changes. During that week, I imagine myself hiding away in order to fully concentrate on the revisions. That act of complete focus on one project is a luxury and a gift … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
Sometimes doing our best means having a day in which we make great strides on a personal or work project, or help someone else out, or simply stick to our new improved routine and habits. Other times, doing our best may mean simply prioritizing one thing, and doing that. Today was a "one thing" day … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
We are just six days away from the new year and many of us are thinking about new goals, old habits, and what we want 2023 to look like. The fact that next year will bring plenty that I have no control over, is reason enough to do my best at what I can control. … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
If you believe that everything is connected, then it makes perfect sense that doing even one small thing can improve everything else. Let's just take the example of our home or work environment. If it is messy, chaotic or disorganized, it tends to make us feel lazy, lethargic or overwhelmed. Cleaning it up leads to … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
I have been thinking about the ways in which we do or do not honor our commitments to ourselves. I think this is an area that I sometimes struggle with. I am great at honoring my commitments to others. If I say I am going to do something, you can bet I will follow through. … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
*Note: About three weeks ago, I mistakenly included a post about a new site with book information. That note was meant for readers of my old site. This blog which is part of danalaquidara.com is indeed my current site and it will include all updated book news. You are in the right place! Read on. … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
“At the moment of commitment the entire universe conspires to assist you.” ― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) I love that quote and I believe in it with my whole heart. Any worthwhile commitment made with sincerity and certainty, even if we haven't spoken it aloud, will reveal all manner of support. But it seems … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
My twin granddaughters are turning five, and they requested a cheetah-rainbow cake. At first, I wasn't sure if it would be a cake with cheetahs and rainbows on it, or a rainbow in cheetah pattern, or a cheetah in rainbow pattern. I told them I wanted to be surprised. Turns out the frosting was made … Continue reading Minimal Monday
danalaquidara.com 