Mindset & Habit Tips for Women Building A Life of Options: Options Era

Sky Knox
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Options Era is a mindset, habits, & personal growth podcast for women in their 20's who are done chasing someone else's version of "having it all." Each week, host Sky (Pilates Instructor & Life Coach) covers mindset, discipline, and faith -- for the woman who's motivated in bursts but struggles with follow-through This is more than a podcast -- it's coaching, community, and Pilates. Options Over Obligations & Clarity Over Perfection New episodes weekly!

  1. 1d ago

    Stop Setting Goals Start Building Options

    What if your goals aren't the problem — the whole model is? This episode introduces the Options Framework: a simpler way to make decisions and build a life you actually designed. Pick one of the three questions from today's episode and write down your honest answer. Then DM it to me or share it in your stories and tag me — I read every single one! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optionserabysky?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Listen to Episode 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PX0GNjK8a5Xe0TfIfExEK?si=natYZNX7TX-3JtkKluw5YA

  2. Sep 6

    Why You Keep Falling Off - It's Not A Willpower Problem

    If you've been in the cycle — set the goal, fall off, reset — this episode isn't going to tell you to try harder. It's going to tell you why trying harder was never the problem. Which block is yours — wrong why, wrong design, or wrong identity? DM me and tell me, I read every one. And if you're not sure yet, tell me that too — we'll figure it out! @optionserabysky

  3. Aug 30

    Goals, Growth & Letting Go: A Mindset Shift for Your Dream Life

    This is the final episode under the current show name — a bittersweet but exciting milestone. In this episode, Sky reflects on nearly three years of building the podcast, opens up about why change (even good change) is hard, and shares a personal framework for working through old patterns instead of suppressing them. She also gives a first look at what's coming next: a renamed show, a more holistic wellness angle, and a global community for like-minded listeners. In This Episode: What's changing with the show (and what isn't) as it heads into its next chapterWhy change is hard even when it's good — and how to move through it instead of resisting itA framework for facing old patterns and past hurts instead of suppressing themWhy unresolved patterns keep resurfacing in relationships, work, and habitsEmbracing every version of yourself as the path to your highest selfThe vision for a global community of like-minded listeners, launching soon Key Takeaway:Self-reflection isn't optional if you want real change — it's the work! Looking honestly at the patterns that keep repeating in your life is how you can begin to set boundaries and stop those patterns from repeating. Reflection Prompt for Listeners:Spend some time this week identifying a pattern that keeps showing up in your life. Write it down, and ask yourself: what is it doing for me, or not doing for me? Newsletter: https://www.cyorealitymedia.com/pages/newsletter-signup

  4. Aug 23

    Journaling Is Your Next Mindset Shift - Be Kind To Your Mind

    Sky opens up about her journey toward becoming a certified life coach — and the wave of inspiration it's brought, including nearly five breakthroughs in one week! The tool behind that momentum? Journaling. This episode is a case for self-reflection as a mindset shift: getting thoughts out of your head and onto the page, so you can move through life (and business) with more clarity and purpose. In This Episode: Sky's coaching journey and how it's deepened her personal development practiceWhy journaling is an underrated tool for a mindset shift — no template neededThe mind-body connection: movement (walks, runs, Pilates) as another path to clarityWhy breakthroughs often show up after thoughts hit the page — key for entrepreneurs and solopreneurs chasing their dream lifeWhy real growth takes time, not overnight change This Week's Challenge: Take five minutes (or fifty) to journal — notebook or notes app, no prompt required. Just get it out and see what shows up! Be kind to your mind, be kind to your body, and be kind to yourself

  5. Aug 16

    Action Beats Taking Notes

    Since March, Sky has been quietly working toward becoming a certified life coach — signing up for two different programs, sitting through months of waiting, and finally facing her first real practice coaching session. This episode is about the gap between knowing and doing, and why that gap is where most dreams quietly go to die. Key Takeaways: Information isn't transformationAdaptability is built by doing, not planningFear isn't a stop signUnused goals pile up Quote To Remember: "No matter how difficult it may feel to take action on whatever it is in your life that you're working on right now, I encourage you to do it." Reflection Prompt: What's one goal you've researched or thought about enough — but haven't actually acted on? What's the smallest version of "doing the thing" you could try this week? Instagram: https://instagram.com/cyorealitymedia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

  6. Aug 9

    Feedback Is Important For Growth

    Today, Sky discusses another goal she's working towards, but this one requires some help from you! Leave a comment or send a DM over on Instagram with any topics or episode ideas you would love for her to include in the show as it continues to grow and transform! Connect: Instagram: https://instagram.com/cyorealitymedia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Newsletter: https://www.cyorealitymedia.com/pages/newsletter-signup

  7. Aug 2

    Habit Shift To Bring You Closer To Your Dream Life

    Sky talks through why the start of a month, week, or year isn't what actually unlocks new possibilities because they've been there all along. She shares about her own creative outlet and reflects on previous ones as a reminder that passions can show up early and get cast aside. Listen in to learn the simple framework for closing the gap between your current life and your dream life that can become a habit. In This Episode: Why "waiting for a new month, week, or year" is often just a delay tacticA simple exercise: What already brings you joy vs. What you can change Why frequent reflection beats waiting for a "catastrophe" to force change The one question to ask yourself heading into August Connect: Newsletter: https://www.cyorealitymedia.com/pages/newsletter-signup

  8. Jul 26

    How To Know When It's Time To Make The Leap

    Sky steps back from her Pilates certification journey to talk about a bigger question a lot of you may be sitting with: Do you keep the side hustle exactly as it is, or is it time to build it into something more? In This Episode: Why "keep it a hobby vs. build a business" deserves an actual pros and cons list -- not just a gut feeling Why "more cons than pros" (or vice versa) is your clearest signalWanting something isn't the same as it being the right time for it -- and why that's okayWhy every chapter -- even the ones that weren't "it" -- was still teaching you somethingTrusting God's timing instead of forcing a decision Connect: Instagram: https://instagram.com/cyorealitymedia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Newsletter: https://www.cyorealitymedia.com/pages/newsletter-signup

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Options Era is a mindset, habits, & personal growth podcast for women in their 20's who are done chasing someone else's version of "having it all." Each week, host Sky (Pilates Instructor & Life Coach) covers mindset, discipline, and faith -- for the woman who's motivated in bursts but struggles with follow-through This is more than a podcast -- it's coaching, community, and Pilates. Options Over Obligations & Clarity Over Perfection New episodes weekly!

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