In American culture, it’s very popular to discuss goals around the new year. From the day after Christmas, into the first half of January, goal setting tends to dominate our dialogue. Personally, my FAVORITE time of year to revisit goals and jump into massive action is August, and here are the reasons why: Most people […]
Author: Sophia Hyde
The phrase that won’t leave my mind
I heard this phrase the other day that I cannot get out of my mind. Your favorite self. It’s just three words, but the inferences of the phrase say so much more. Phrases like “your best self” and “your potential” and “step into your greatness” have always left me feeling off. I have used them […]
Wanna Read My Obit?
OOOOF! I’ve done it before and now I’m doing it again. I am publishing on the internet something very personal and vulnerable to me because I believe it will help others. In the past, I published my family’s monthly budget, my full home birth story, and the story behind why my husband and I each […]
Behind the Scenes of the Clean House
After 30 years of being unable to consistently keep my house clean, I have managed for the last month to have a clean house every single day. It’s a trend I plan to keep (though I know there will be bad days, obviously), but the work it took to get here is not what I […]
Keeping the House Clean and Alleviating Mental Load
I have found the simplest solution to keeping my house cleaner, alleviating mental load and stress from my plate, and getting out the door easier. As I shared last week, recently our family had a lot of changes that led to overwhelm, decision fatigue and a heavier mental load for me to carry. I knew […]
Let’s Talk about Overwhelm
Last week when I was listening to Glennon Doyle’s recent podcast on overwhelm, I found myself with tears running down my cheeks while putting away laundry. She pierced my soul in all the places that I know so many women can resonate. Decision fatigue and mental load are very real, and they overwhelm women at […]
Why I Danced on the Internet in a Bikini
Guys…seriously…this is how much I love you and want to make my message GLARINGLY obvious. Today I made an Instagram reel, in a bikini, of me dancing. The text said, “My 3 step process to get your body bikini ready this summer: Buy a bikini Put it on your body Have fun” Last summer I […]
How to Release Your Worries
Many of us are plagued with worrying. Even if we don’t recognize it as a worry, we find our thoughts often drift to the same concerns time and time again when we are driving down the road or sitting alone in the quiet. Oftentimes, without the tools to manage those thoughts, people will manage by […]
The 5 Right Questions to Ask when Buying a Car
Yesterday I sold my baby. My car for the last 5 years was so precious to me. She helped us save $25,000, so I want to tell you all the lessons she taught us. I have found that one of the largest financial mistakes many people make revolve around their car decisions. When I was […]
How to Change Many Habits at One Time
Did you know that every now and then life will hand you a gift you probably won’t recognize? When we have a major life-changing event, we are presented with an opportunity to create new habits at the snap of our fingers. Traditionally, changing too many habits at once is nearly impossible. For most people, your […]