I think that as humans we are more willing to change something when it becomes too uncomfortable not to. This could be a habit, a relationship, an occupation; anything we have accepted as 'good enough' in the past. Signs will have been there, perhaps for a long time, that something is amiss, inauthentic, or just … Continue reading Minimal Monday
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Minimal Monday
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about creating structure in my life around certain goals and habits. If you missed that post, you can read it here: https://danalaquidara.com/2022/04/18/minimal-monday-10/ As of yesterday, I added some much-needed structure around finishing up my memoir. I am in the editing stages of my memoir, but have gotten stuck … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by the lovely Peggie Kirkland of Momma's Motivational Messages podcast. You can learn a bit about Peggie's podcast here: https://www.mommasmotivationalmessages.com/about/ And here is a link to listen to the episode I was part of, in which we discussed spring cleaning our environment and our lives: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1411078/10462466-how-clutter-is-preventing-you-from-living-your-best-life-with-dana-laquidara.mp3?download=true Happy Monday!
Minimal Monday
This is the day of the Boston Marathon, a race that takes place every year on Patriots Day in Massachusetts. I grew up just down the street from the start of the race, so it was tradition to see the runners off every third Monday of April. In later years, both of my sisters ran … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
I love the momentum that takes place while decluttering. Clearing off my writing space by putting some books back in a bookshelf led to me organizing the whole bookshelf. A few books got donated and the rest are now properly categorized. I no longer feel the need to keep my desk cluttered with writing books … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
Just as we feel better when we clean up our outer environment, so too do we feel good when we clean up shop in our bodies. I am not typically one to follow a very specific diet or a fad, but I have fallen in love with intermittent fasting. Even without COVID-19 restrictions, I write … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
Several years ago, I worked at a college as an academic coach. My students needed assistance with organizing their workload, breaking down large assignments into logical small steps, making lists and recording important dates in their academic agendas. Sometimes I would help them with assignments such as writing papers, but mostly my job was to … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
Happy 2022! I am late to the party, I know. I’ve been thinking a lot about what I want this year and it just comes back to this: I want to keep simplifying my life in ways that support living according to my top priorities. I think we all want this to some extent, don’t … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Where’d You Go, Creativity?
It is no accident that I am writing about the challenge of carving out a creative life when it’s been so long since I’ve written anything here. Why is it so challenging to carve out a creative life that stays consistent? Allow me to state the obvious: Creative projects are often solo pursuits in which … Continue reading Where’d You Go, Creativity?
An Uncluttered New Year
As time passes, I become more and more aware of what a precious commodity it is. I don't just notice how quickly the years pass, but also how quickly a day can pass. I am not someone who lives for the weekend, or for vacations or holidays. I try my best- and am grateful for … Continue reading An Uncluttered New Year
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