Young Influencer: Earthling Taylor

Hello! My name is Taylor, I’m 16 years old, and am currently living in Florida. I have many passions and hobbies, those of which include: veganism, minimalism, ethical fashion, film/art, writing, self-love, positivity, and so much more! I love creating and expressing my thoughts in the form of art. One day I hope to be able to reach lots of people with the intention of inspiring them to create the life they want to live.

What makes you immediately happy? 
I have moments when I’ll visualize things I’m grateful for, and it always immediately makes my heart happy! EXPRESS GRATITUDE!

Do you have something like a happiness routine/any tips for increasing vibration? 
My happiness routine and morning routine are interchangeable. I think your morning is what will set your day up for greatness, so I make sure to do things that will make me feel productive and ready for the day ahead of me. I start my morning drinking water, writing or meditating, showering, making a healthy fulfilling breakfast, and I always try to get some form of exercise in, such as a morning walk or yoga.

What gets you out of bed in the morning? 
Visualizing how I want my day to be and giving myself something to look forward to helps to get me out of bed in the morning!

Do you have specific goals for your future and if so how do you motivate yourself to work towards them? 
I have a novel of goals inside my head waiting to be brought to life! Visualizing where I want to be and feeling as if I am already there tends to motivate me. I believe that if you start to feel as though you’re already living the life you want to live, you will begin to subconsciously align your actions with that envisionment

Do you have a motto for life/what is your motto?
I have two affirmations that I live by! One – our thoughts become our reality. Whatever we label a situation as, is what will manifest. Whether we see it or not, we have the power to manipulate our thoughts in a way that aligns with where we want to be. And two – what you perceive yourself to be, you will become. I have the power to be who I envision myself to be. The only person ever holding me back from living the life I want to live is myself!

What do you do when you feel stuck, stressed, or anxious? 
If I ever feel stuck, stressed, or anxious, I try to allow myself to take a break! Breaks are imperative. Life, work, school, relationships, and everything else life expects us to balance out, gets overwhelming at times! Never beat yourself up for needing a break, they are necessary. Just continue to remind yourself that every feeling will pass, some feelings stay longer than others, but everything is temporary!

Your insta name is earthling.taylor, why? 
I really like the word earthling. To me the word carries connotations of the connectedness of everything. No matter what you are – a human, an animal, an insect, or even a tree, we’re all connected in some way – we are all ONE!

What inspired you to become vegan?
I was introduced to veganism because of health reasons, but stayed vegan for the animals and our environment! The documentaries Cowspiracy and Vegucated are two that I watched that really helped with the decision to go vegan and the transition into it.

What’s your favorite vegan quick meal?
I love cooking vegan food and am all about quick, easy, and on-the-go meals. For something sweet, I would choose oatmeal; for something savory, I would choose beans, rice, and broccoli (so simple but so good).

Who/what inspires you? 
People who are younger than me or the same age who are working hard to achieve their dreams are always inspiring me. I used to have a terrible mindset and always thought that I was too young to make any kind of change, but I always see peers around me making a difference and am constantly reminded that I’m never too young!

If you could give your younger self advice what would it be? 
You are never too young or too inexperienced to go after what it is your heart longs for. Nothing happens overnight, but little things you do everyday will add up to greatness in the end! Dream big, minimize counterproductive distractions, and never stop following your dreams.

What kind of advice would your future self give you? 
My future self is probably somewhere out in the world, working hard, and minding her own business right now. She would probably urge my present self to see the bigger picture in every situation, and to know that each situation life has to throw at you is for a greater purpose. She would remind me that everything happens for a reason. Things may not make sense in every moment, but if you continue to follow your intuition, your heart will guide you to where you need to be.

What content/message do you strive to create with your insta and youtube? 
Currently my main focus for both my instagram and youtube is veganism, ethical fashion, minimalism, positivity, and self-love! I spread awareness about things I’m passionate about. I want to use my platform to positively influence others. I hope when people stumble upon my content, they leave feeling inspired to use their passions in order to make a change.

Taylor Matilyn @earthling.taylor