Hello everyone! I’m Maria Davila (or just Astrid), a trustworthy accountability partner. Time is short, and managing everything can be difficult and feel overwhelming. The good news is that I can help you both focus on your goals and get more free time! You can check my Fiverr profile here to read some reviews and check the quality of my work.
A little bit more about me… I am a biologist who brings analytical thinking, a careful approach, and adaptability to my work. I also have this little blog. I share more about my services and myself here. Besides, I offer advice and occasionally share cute pictures of cats and dogs.
Testimonials
Here are some of the reviews I have received. I added them on December 10, 2025. I will update the testimonials every once in a while ๐






Take a peek at the articles I have written below ๐
Here are the most recent articles that I have written. I think you can find something useful in each of them. If you disagree, let me know ๐ Constructive criticism is the best criticism we can receive.
-
Multitasking is overrated… and not good. An opinion
Focusing on one thing at a time is way better, although complicated nowadays. What do you think about multitasking?
-
Technology is training your attention span… to shrink
Recent headlines might make you feel like your brain is failing you, or maybe you have noticed on your own. Well, that’s not surprising. On August 20, 2026, new coverage of Dr. Gloria Mark’s research at UC Irvine highlighted a startling statistic. In 2003, our average attention span on a screen was two and a…
-
One year ago, I had to survive without coffee for a week. It was a canonical event.
Yep, I remember this week as if it happened yesterday. I sincerely hope you all have a healthier relationship with coffee than I do.
-
From Overwhelmed to Organized: Designing a Freelance Routine that Actually Works
The dream of the gig economy is beautifully simple: work in your pajamas, set your own hours, and be your own boss. But if you have actually taken the plunge into freelancing on platforms like Fiverr, you already know the messy truth. Working for yourself provides fantastic freedom, but it also completely removes the external…
-
Cats are, still, great ๐
It’s been a year since I posted that from a Daily Prompt here on WordPress. I consider cats wonderful, sleepy creatures that inspire me to relax and enjoy life. Besides, now I have my own beautiful cat, Cocoa ๐ I love her very much. Feel free to share photos of your cat in the comments…
-
We Are Not Inert Rocks: How Biology, Experience, and Kindness Shape Who We Are
Whenever we talk about personal growth or building better habits, an age-old question usually pops up: How much of who we are is hardwired, and how much can we actually change? It is a delicate dance between our biology and our environment. If I had to answer, I believe that our personality and genetics have…
About the Author:
I’m Astrid, a biologist who made a career shift to become a virtual assistant and an accountability partner. My journey from the world of science to customer service and freelancing has given me a unique perspective on life, and I sometimes share it here on WordPress.
Do you need a capable and reliable accountability partner? Contact me on Fiverr or LinkedIn.

Latest posts
-

Multitasking is overrated… and not good. An opinion
Focusing on one thing at a time is way better, although complicated nowadays. What do you think about multitasking? Read more
-

Technology is training your attention span… to shrink
Recent headlines might make you feel like your brain is failing you, or maybe you have noticed on your own. Well, that’s not surprising. On August 20, 2026, new coverage of Dr. Gloria Mark’s research… Read more
-

One year ago, I had to survive without coffee for a week. It was a canonical event.
Yep, I remember this week as if it happened yesterday. I sincerely hope you all have a healthier relationship with coffee than I do. Read more
Oh, you made it this far? Thank you very much ๐ Don’t hesitate to reach out on Fiverr. You can even use my referral to get a 20% on your first order (up to $100) https://www.fiverr.com/pe/WzD917
You can find all kinds of services on Fiverr ๐
