MADEUS
How do you maintain normalcy in your
life? I know I definitely don’t have it all
together, and when someone truly does,
please feel free to share the secret. For
me, to have it all, comes with sacrifice.
Something has to give in order to make
more room. I make sure I know what
my priorities are and stay grounded by
being deeply rooted in God’s Word.
There are so many things life throws at
us, so many opportunities, distractions
that seem good, but may not be what’s
best. It’s important for me to go to God,
rather than getting lost in the world
of social media. Learning to create a
healthy balance of knowing when to
take a step back, and reevaluate my
mental, emotional, and spiritual state.
I’ve been having to learn how to listen
to my body and know when to stop and
take a break whether from my business
or social media. Detoxes are necessary
as well as vital when one begins to
neglect the important things.
You post very uplifting and encouraging
content for your followers. Who pours into
when you need it? How do you practice
self-care? How often do you take time to
unplug? I have a whole community that
God has blessed me with who not only
pour back into me, but speak so much
truth even when I don’t want to hear it.
They keep me grounded and ask me
tough questions that make me reevaluate
my whole life. They are so good at
checking in and making sure I am taking
care of myself and not draining myself
for everyone else. Self care for me looks
like writing out everything I am feeling
that day whether good or bad. It helps
me to collect my thoughts. Journaling has
helped me so much. Spending time by
myself out in nature where God speaks
to me most helps me refuel and fill my
cup back up.
I take a lot of time unplugging. My
husband and I do college ministry so
our home stays full of students. Most of
my time is given to them and my family
that social media gets the back burner in
my life. I try to plan accordingly so I can
stay active on my platforms, but it’s not
life or death for me.
What’s something that your followers
would be surprised to know about you?
Something that my followers would
be surprised to know about me
would be my love for country life. If I
could, I would move to the middle of
nowhere and live in a tiny log cabin.
My husband wouldn’t because he hates
bugs (laughs), but I would be content
having chickens, farm animals and
enjoying the peacefulness and joys of a
slower pace environment.
What advice would you give to
someone who wants to become a
digital influencer? What do they need
to consider first? The first and foremost
thing I would encourage someone who
wants to become a digital influencer
would be this, figure out your passion
and your “why” behind your platform.
Please don’t compromise your values
and faith for validation from others.
Know who you are and whose you are
before you decide to create a platform.
It’s easy to get lost in this unrealistic
social media world if you're not careful.
Be brave enough to say no and create
boundaries and stick to them! Don’t feel
bad for taking care of you and your
mental health.
PHOTOS COURTESY of Sopha Rush
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