confessions
When your body is the price of admission
I wondered, what if we weren't in this dark room with the thick walls? Would you show me off in public? Or am I too 'unconventional' for you?
mental health
mental health
you'll never find her that way
I have a friend right now who is probably gonna travel to another country and search for a wife. And I wanna be like, dude, wherever you go, there you are. If you go looking for her, you'll never find her. But if you stay and look for yourself, then she will find you.
monthly recap
2022 Recap: A Wasted Year?
This year, however, was dead silent. Did I even have a mouth? My pages ran dry. A dense grey fog rolled in so slowly I didn't feel it coming. I just knew that one day, everything looked hazy and far away and slow and so so quiet.
confessions
My 2021 Recap: Be ➡️ Do ➡️ Have
My goal at the beginning of 2021 was to get fabulously rich and write a bestselling book. I figured that to do so, I'd need to grow my network. I wanted to make the most interesting friends in Austin, TX, and after that, the world. Despite all odds,
monthly recap
My 2020 Recap: Clawing my way to Wellness
mental health
25: What is your Life Worth to You?
I can't get this conversation out of my head. 10 months ago, I met this woman who I really liked despite her voice being tired, her body slumped, her words slow and unsteady. I asked her to coffee and she stiffened, and that was the last I saw
mental health
My 6 daily joy triggers
I've been so happy here in Austin! I think it's because my routine and lifestyle here kicks ass. My six daily joy triggers: * ☀️ sunshine * 🥬 healthy diet * 🧑🏼🤝🧑🏻 my people (friendly, high intelligence, high integrity) * 💪 exercise * 🌳 nature * 🌙 sleep environment (70 degrees, quiet, dark) Six simple ingredients. One happy
mental health
The Tale of the Icy Puppy
Once upon a time, there was a happy puppy. It was fluffy and cute and so excited about life it tripped over its legs as it ran. It was brimming with ideas and energy and everyone who met the puppy was charmed by how adorable and friendly it was. One
mental health
My life is a distraction?
Yesterday I unsubbed [https://www.madisontaskett.com/unsubscribed-post/] from almost all of my newsletters after spending a week on a road trip. Today, I'm seeing that I'm always doing things throughout my day to sap my energy so I have nothing left over for a side
mental health
Seattle for the last time
I flew back to Seattle for the last time this evening, with Taylor (my Seattle bestie)'s words echoing through my head. > I thought I was okay living alone during a pandemic, until I really, really, wasn't. Taylor healed by spending three weeks living with her
burnout
I went to a Workaholics Anonymous Meeting
I started creating all the time, and it led to me being unable to just be still without producing. I only felt okay when I was being productive. I had no idea how to relax (honestly, I still don't).
mental health
I never take vacations
I was raised by a single dad who never took vacations. I can't remember a single one we took together (isn't that sad?). I grew up thinking it was 'strong' to not take breaks. When I was in elementary school, I won an award