Madison Taskett

Topic

mental health

A collection of 22 issues

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, I actually

Making room to surprise myself

I'm lowkey terrified of group workout classes, especially hard ones. But yesterday I went to a class that makes even grown men cry (and yes, I wanted to bail so badly beforehand!) And now? I'm looking at joining a similar type of gym full-time. Turns out, I love getting my

How to know you're progressing? Compare today to 2 yrs ago.

I've been trying to tell the same story for the last couple of years. In one of my most bizarre travel moments, January of 2019, the president of Mexico approached my then-boyfriend and I on the streets of La Condesa, and he and his wife chanted 'kiss kiss kiss!" at

Learning about 'carried' feelings changed my life

I was 5 minutes late to Shannon's birthday zoom call. Sure, I'd only found out about the call an hour before, and I was still able to wish her a happy birthday and be there for her, but when I ended the call, I felt like someone had thrown me

My 2020 Recap: Clawing my way to Wellness

After spending the majority of 2019 [https://www.madisontaskett.com/2019-review-and-2020-plans/] both sinking into and clawing out of a self-created depression, I swore that this year, I'd learn to be well. I've never been 'well'. I've spent my entire life compulsively bouncing between extremes. The world is either extremely bright

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 of her.

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 lady.

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

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 hustle. The newsletters were

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 boyfriend's family. I too