20 Something with Maddie

HEYYYYY Friends!! It's been a freekin minute but I am SO glad to be back. There has been so much happening in life and it's been a bit overwhelming in all of the ways good, bad and everything in between. Graduation, full time photo biz, a bit of an identity crisis, lots of growth, wondering of what is to come next...  Your girl is feeling it all, but it's freeking exciting! I'm pretty much just chatting it all up in this episode,  spilling all of the thoughts and emotions that are with this crazy unique time in life! Like always,  I'm just here to keep it real and that's exactly what I'm doing todayyy! 

How are you feeling?!

Let's connect on IG!! @maddienicholephoto 

WHAT IS UP FRIENDS?! 

Okay the pressure of dating and the ideas of relationships and dating in your early twenties is real. It can be stressful, scary, intimidating, and discouraging.  It can feel a little overwhelming and crazy but I'll let you in on a few ideas and perspectives. 

Growth is constantly happening for ALL of us, and reflection is a major key in life.  I'm chatting all reflection on past relationships, what I have learned, and how I have grown. I am also sharing my own perspective on dating moving forward and some unpopular opinions. 

At the end of the day, the most important person in your life is YOU. You get to put yourself first and you get to explore your dreams, desires, wants, and values. Explore yourself first and don't put so much pressure on yourself to find that person. 

I am no expert here, but I promise to always share my own experiences, ideas, and perspective. && with this episode it just happens to be about dating. :) 

Let's connect on instagram!!  @maddienicholephoto
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Okay you guys, spring has sprung.. Graduation is right around the corner, and that senioritis is kicking in full swing. I mean high school or college it happens and it's a real thing. Staying in the swing of things can be HARD but we are not alone. I've been feeling it for sure, and though I'm no expert in the field, I am working though it consistently to finish strong to the end.  

So if you are a senior in highschool or college, this episode is for you. 

How are you getting through the senioritis rut?!  Let me know on instagram @maddienicholephoto https://www.instagram.com/maddienicholephoto/

One thing that has come up in quite a few conversations and I mean, it just happens with anything in life, but it’s also been something that I have had to work through recently and that is things not going as planned and my reaction to them. 

If you follow me on instagram, or you have been listening to the podcast, you have probably heard me at some point say, “the only thing in life that we are really in control of is the way in which we react to the situations that happen in our lives…” There is so much truth to that, there are going to be so many things that don’t go our way in life 

Matter of fact, any time you make a plan.. Chances are likely something whether it’s big or small, has not gone your way.. & that will probably come completely out of left field but it’s just what happens and we’ve gotta be prepared for when that does happen, or at least to not not let it completely tear us down. 

Which is super hard, I get it.. When things don’t go our way or the way we had in mind it can be super disappointing, at the same time it can be a complete blessing in disguise and something super magical can come out of it too.. You know?  I am not trying to downplay the disappointment when this happens because you and I both know it's there.

What I mean is that there is a different mindset and reaction we have to have towards these situations in order to overcome it and create a different outcome for the future. 

In this episode I am chatting all about that, my own stories with it and how I overcome the disappointment of things not going my way. 

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I realized that I haven't really shared my journey with starting a creative business. You have heard bits and pieces about what I do, but not exactly how I got to this point in my business. A few of the topics I cover that have helped me in my journey is investing in education,  practicing consistently, being you, and just working really hard. 

I have been so blessed to have so many amazing friends who encourage and support my creativity and my business and they are all a huge part of my journey. 

I mention my amazing coach, mentor, and friend Tracy! If you want more info on her mastermind or coaching with her check her out here: 
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tracymoorephoto/ 
Website:  https://tracymoore.mykajabi.com/

I want to hear all about what you do and YOUR creative journey so connect with me over on instagram!! https://www.instagram.com/maddienicholephoto/

Wow.. sharing a struggle here. 

Time management has been a recent struggle for me so this episode is all about that... Time management. If you are anything like me your brain is all over the place and managing your time to complete tasks can be extremely difficult. Sooo in this episode I am chatting all about the struggle, some tips I have found, and different things I am trying to work on. 

Send any tips my way because your girl could use the help ;)
 
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Business growth, personal growth, and bam I'm in Costa Rica?! 

I had the best conversation today that totally inspired this episode, between the reflecting I have been doing, the adventures to come, and my high school senior girls I am working with.. I had to share this. It felt so fitting. High school can be freekin hard and there are some things we all need to hear, or probably did hear but didn't listen or maybe we just needed to hear it from a different voice. 

Either way I am sharing exactly what I would tell my younger self. 

What would you say to your younger self, tell me on instaaaa! 

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You know those days where life just feels like it's completely crazy? Like everything within and around you is so nuts that it is hard to even get anything done.

It's those days where remembering to take care of you is the most important. But how do you do that? That's the hard part. I have been working every day to really focus on the activities that I am doing when I am feeling like my  best self, super content, happy with where I am at, calm, grounded, and the things that give me the ability to reset. 

That is exactly what this episode is about, I am sharing some of my favorite things to do when I feel as though I'm a little stressed or overwhelmed in both the good and the bad ways. How to work through it and actually be productive because it is possible. 

Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddienicholephoto/

HAPPY HAPPY New Year Friends!! 

This is such a fun and crazy time of year. We are all focused on resetting and creating new habits, breaking old, setting goals, and looking into what we want to accomplish in the future. 

SO EXCITING. 

So overwhelming sometimes, am I right?! If you are anything like me, you have set these gigantic and sometimes unrealistic goals for yourself for the new year in the past... Like pretty much setting myself up for failure multiple times.. and when I don't achieve the goals or I miss one day of whatever it is I was working towards, I get down on myself and then I resent that goal. 

It's this whole process in my mind.. but I am going into this year with a little bit of a different approach and really breaking my goals down into smaller and doable tasks to set myself up for success. This year is our year, so let's get it!!! 

Goal Getter Episode: https://20somethingwithmaddie.buzzsprout.com/1530911/6744070-goal-getter

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Oh my gosh you guys, can you believe we are wrapping up 2020?! I think it is absolutely crazy and I don't know about you but this has been the fastest most longest year of my entire life!! 

wanted or not, this year forced us to pause all while still going at the same time. It was filled with large amounts of grief but also so much growth, there is so much to be grateful for and so much good to focus on and reflect back on. So many lessons, experiences, and shifts that will forever be a key part of the rest of our lives. 

Take some time for you and allow yourself to look back at everything that made an impact on you this last year, what are you taking forward with you!? 

In this episode I chat all about my 2020, and everything I am taking into 2021. Accomplishments, lessons, mindsets, words, you know.. all that good stuff. I'm that friend who is here to help show you what is possible. No, I am not super crazy successful.. I still struggle just like anyone else, but I want to share everything as I live through it because sometimes we just need to hear what others are doing to feel more comfortable and confident with what we are doing. 

You got this. Happy freekin new year! 

xo

LET'S CONNECT. I am dying to hear all about your 2020, your goals, hopes, dreams, and everything you are looking forward to and bringing into 2021! Share it with me on the gram!! https://www.instagram.com/maddienicholephoto/