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[Inside My iPhone: Aesthetic Organization, Productivity Hacks, and Digital Favorites]-[what's on my iPhone 14 pro max | 2023]

Sadie Aldis · B2 ·

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📋 Summary

Inside My iPhone: A Guide to Aesthetic and Productive Digital Living

In this detailed walkthrough, Sadie opens up about her current iPhone 14 Pro Max setup, sharing how she strikes a balance between a visually pleasing aesthetic and high-level productivity. From hardware choices to specific app workflows, here is a breakdown of how she manages her digital life.

Hardware and Protection

Sadie opted for the iPhone 14 Pro Max in Starlight, praising its "gold satin" finish and superior camera system. She emphasizes that the three-lens camera is a game-changer for her Instagram content and 4K vlogging, particularly highlighting the utility of the 0.5x lens for capturing wider, more dynamic frames. Despite her admission of being "clumsy" with her device, she has moved toward using glass screen protectors—noting that modern, high-quality protectors eliminate the fogginess or bubble issues she previously feared.

Customization and Aesthetic Vision

A significant portion of Sadie's digital routine revolves around her custom-designed lock screens, which she sells in her Etsy shop, Actualizer Co. Her design philosophy centers on "definition themes" using Greek words that resonate with her, such as:

  • Meraki: Doing something with soul, creativity, or love.
  • Ataraxia: A serene state of calmness and freedom from worry.
  • Eudaimonia: A state of human flourishing and contentment.

Beyond wallpapers, she leverages iOS features like Focus modes to pair specific lock screens with relevant widgets—such as the "I Am" affirmation app for her sleep/wind-down routine and live weather widgets for a calming, dynamic home screen experience.

Productivity and Organization Workflow

Sadie’s productivity relies heavily on the Reminders app, which she has optimized using templates and subtasks. By creating templates for packing lists and grocery runs, she avoids redundant work. She also color-codes her lists with emojis to maintain a cohesive visual style. For navigation and planning, she favors:

  • Waze: Her go-to for real-time traffic updates and police alerts.
  • UNUM: Used for planning her Instagram feed to ensure a consistent, "pinky theme" aesthetic.
  • Photos App: She highlights the ability to "mass favorite/unfavorite" photos and "copy edits" across multiple images, which significantly speeds up her content creation process.

Creative Editing and Lifestyle Apps

For photo editing, Sadie relies on VSCO and AirBrush. She keeps a list of favorite filters (C1, C6, and L4) to maintain her signature warm, pink-toned look. She also utilizes AirBrush’s "details tool" to make jewelry and eyes "pop" in her portraits.

Her lifestyle app stack includes:

  • Clarity (Dexcom): Essential for tracking health patterns and blood sugar.
  • Smart Life: Used to control her galaxy projector lighting.
  • Flow: For period tracking and health management.
  • Spotify: Her current rotation features Madison Beer and Selena Gomez, reflecting her curated, ever-changing musical taste.

Final Thoughts

Sadie’s approach to her iPhone is less about following a rigid aesthetic and more about creating a functional, inspiring environment. By combining her own digital products with thoughtful organization, she manages to keep her social media presence, school work, and personal life in sync. Her setup serves as a testament to how small customizations—like icon packs, widgets, and intentional wallpaper choices—can transform a smartphone into a tool that truly reflects one's personality and goals.

🎯Key Sentences

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I definitely think this is a good time to do it.
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Without further ado, let's get to what is on this little thing.
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I am in love with this color.
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I definitely notice a difference.
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I simply don't know what I do.
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📝Key Phrases

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switch up
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without further ado
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in transit
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resonate with
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turn into reality
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📖 Transcript

Hey guys, it's Sadie and today, after a million and seven requests of everyone wanting me to do an updated what's on my iPhone, I definitely think this is a good time to do it.
I kind of switched up my phone a bit.
I feel like my phone is a pretty good balance between aesthetic and keeps me productive.
Without further ado, let's get to what is on this little thing.
I love how you guys are so quick to notice when I get a new phone.
As soon as I got a new phone, you guys were like, what's on my iPhone right now?

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