A few weeks ago, I wrote about how a minimalist philosophy is one of subtraction. If you missed that post, you can read it here: https://danalaquidara.com/2022/08/22/minimal-monday-27/ . I am revisiting the topic because I keep bumping up against the truth of it in my every day life, and especially lately in my writing life. Being … Continue reading Minimal Monday
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Here are four things that having a deadline for finishing my book is teaching me: #1 I should have stopped procrastinating long ago, and taken my creative work more seriously. Now that I have a guarantee of publication, I have to acknowledge all of the time that I could have been working on my book … Continue reading Minimal Monday
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I have a deadline of October 31st this year for completing the final edits to my memoir. I've got a lot left to do and now Halloween is hovering over me like a taunting ghost, as if writing down my deepest thoughts and memories isn't spooky enough. Fortunately, I have fallen madly in love with … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
I've noticed for a long time now, that when I refuse to engage my 'worry thoughts' and simply and truly Let Go, the issue or outcome tends to work out. It has been such a strong and welcoming truth for me, in fact, that I have been consciously practicing the Art of Letting Go. Write … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
Summer can be a fun season with all the events, activities, mini-vacations and days in the sun. But for someone like me who lives a healthier, more productive and creative life when I follow a routine, summer can easily throw me off my game. It's not that I want every single day to be the … Continue reading Minimal Monday
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Linda Cliatt-Wayman is a successful leader in education and is powered by her belief in the potential of all children. Her love, passion and unwavering focus on improving the future of children living in poverty is admirable and inspiring. I am not sure how I missed her acclaimed Ted Talk in 2015, but I am … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
I invite you to try on this belief: Your best, most authentic life and Self are lurking just beneath the clutter and baggage. If that is true, what is one thing you could do today to excavate what is buried? It could be something big or small; give something away, delegate a task, clear out … Continue reading Minimal Monday
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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
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!
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My book, The Uncluttered Mother: Free Up Your Space, Mind & Heart has been nominated for this year's COVR (Coalition of Visionary Resources) awards. My vision for this book is to inspire mothers to simplify in ways that uncover their magnificent, divine selves. Please consider voting and please accept my heartfelt thank you! Voting link … Continue reading Minimal Monday