Senior year is typically filled with senioritis, mixed emotions and all things that involve the future. While this alone is a lot to tackle, some find a way to handle all of that while still being incredibly involved in other activities. Madison Mintz, 12 , has done so seamlessly, with ties and obligations that require organization, hard work, and commitment.
As a leader in many different areas in and outside of Emerson, Mintz keeps herself busy with her long list of activities ranging from the arts, all the way to co-ownership of a family business.
“Other than being a student at school, I’m a part of the varsity theater productions class … I’m also the co-designer of Publicity for the Emerson Leadership team, I’m in Key Club, and National Honor Society.” Mintz said. “Outside of school, I’m in the Junior Frisco Women’s League, I work part-time at Massage Envy, and I’m the co-owner of my family’s cottage bakery ‘Baking it Keto’.”
At times, Mintz has struggled to balance all that she does. She has learned how to prioritize her time in order to remain happy and healthy throughout.
“The hardest part about juggling is having to find that balance which has taken a lot of time. It’s not overwhelming yourself in the process, because when there’s a lot going on it’s easy to get caught up … It is realizing [where] you want to put the most effort in during your day … rather than trying to put one hundred percent into everything, because that’s when things get really difficult,” Mintz said.
Learning how to destress is another important skill that Mintz has developed in the midst of her busy schedule.
“To relax, I like to socialize and to spend time with friends. I feel like laughter is the best medicine,” Mintz said. “I like doing creative things too … I like doing my nails, reading, listening to music and going to the gym as well because that’s a really good outlet to clear my head.”
Along with her de-stressing activities Mintz turns to loved ones when things get a little hectic in her busy world.
“My parents have made things a lot easier by juggling all the things that I do. Offering support and just being there for me, knowing I’m undertaking a lot … Their support has been the best thing,” Mintz said. “When things get to be too much I vent to my mom and sister the most. We put a lot of heart into everything we do, so I think they’re the best people to go because they can empathize with that a lot more.”
With support systems in place, relaxing activities, and a number of passions Mintz is happy to be involved, and believes that high school is a unique time.
“I think high school is a great time to be able to try so many different things because you have a lot more opportunities,” Mintz said.
High school does present a multitude of different avenues of interest, and Mintz has taken advantage of all of them. In doing so, she has shown that contrary to popular belief, you truly can do it all.
