Dani McGaw

Joined April 2021

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Writer & author | More about me here: http://dani.space

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Low-Income People Spend 55% of Their Income on These Two Expenses
I once wrote an article about the illogical things that low-income people do that keeps them in poverty. It included things like not having an emergency fund and spending money on things they really don’t need.
By Dani McGawabout a year ago in Humans
Six Toxic People To Avoid in Your Life
You know who I'm talking about. Toxic people are the ones that expect more, but never give in return. Toxic people are the ones that are quick to blame, calling it constructive criticism, but can't take it in return. Toxic people bruise your soul and make you feel like you need to nap - for a month.
By Dani McGawabout a year ago in Humans
5 Things I Do to Get a Grip on my ADHD When It's Rush Hour in My Brain
If you have ADHD (or maybe even if you don't), you know what it is like to wake up and feel like your brain is spinning. My therapist calls it rush hour traffic of the brain.
By Dani McGawabout a year ago in Humans
There was Nothing Left to do but Learn to Like Myself
"If you need to talk, I'm here." "Let's do something! I'll call you sometime." "We should get together more often. But this week is crazy…"
By Dani McGawabout a year ago in Humans
Moving On
I refuse to be followed by it so I'm breaking up with my past. I'm letting go of all the hurt feelings, cutting words, and bruised perceptions;
By Dani McGawabout a year ago in Poets
Things People Did in the "Olden Days" That Kept Them Healthy
Over the years, North Americans have gotten bigger and less healthy. The numbers of obese people continue to rise. Some are calling it an epidemic. As a result, "quick fixes" are becoming even more popular. People are looking for an easy way out through powders and pills and even lotions. Of course, these things don't actually fix anything. They are simple temporary solutions.
By Dani McGawabout a year ago in Longevity
7 Reasons to Spend More Time Alone
Sometimes it feels like we spend most of our lives looking for ways to avoid being alone. We make friends. We look for a partner. Some people even have children to avoid being alone.
By Dani McGawabout a year ago in Humans
Is Coffee Good for Your Health?
Many people are coffee drinkers, so it's logical that people would want to know if coffee is good for their health. Can it cause health problems? How much coffee do you have to drink before it becomes a health concern?
By Dani McGawabout a year ago in Feast
How To Relaunch A Writing Income
I will preface this by saying that I have been a professional writer at various points in my life. By that I mean that I have made a full-time income purely from writing words.
By Dani McGaw2 years ago in Writers
Shooting Stars & UFOs
My empty water glass glowed red in the light of the clock radio, which read 3:12 am. After multiple trips to the bathroom and three hours of staring at the ceiling, I was still awake. Blurred thoughts scurried through my mind at a pace that would not allow me to grasp a complete understanding . I could get the gist of them though: tomorrow, I would see my father for the first time in six years and I was worried.
By Dani McGaw2 years ago in Fiction
Shades of Beige
I just wanted some cookies to go with my morning coffee. And Jason made such a big deal about the staff snacks that one of the office staff had brought in this morning, so I figured I might as well check it out. I had work to do though. I was going to sneak in, grab a couple cookies and head back to my desk.
By Dani McGaw2 years ago in Fiction
Here's the Problem With Being a Writer With ADHD
I'm trying really hard not to let my ADHD impact my ability to write. I want to write. I like writing. I want to do it full-time.
By Dani McGaw3 years ago in Longevity