Her day begins at 4 a.m. with a simple morning routine, followed by a few minutes of yoga to center herself. She sets positive affirmations to stay motivated while managing her responsibilities.

Laura Guijarro, 21 years old, lives in East Meadow.

Laura begins her day with positive affirmations, telling herself, “To tackle the balance of my work environment.” Recognizing her many important responsibilities, she uses this mindset to stay motivated. She separates work from personal life by reminding herself that once work ends, it’s time to relax. Laura looks forward to unwinding at home, often by listening to music and sketching fashion designs. However, she admits she isn’t entirely satisfied with how she balances her work lifestyle and personal space, striving for greater peace and stability.

Laura prepares to make dinner, scanning the fridge for ingredients and piecing together a meal with what she has on hand.

Laura reflects with patience, saying, “Washing dishes and cleaning soothes my stress after a long day.” She acknowledges that responsibilities don’t end when work does; there’s always more to do once you get home.

Laura states, “What keeps me going are my two dogs and the comfort of sleep. I push through each day just to see their happy faces—they bring me so much joy.”