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Mindset & Habit Tips for Women Building A Life of Options: Options Era
by Sky Knox
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 PerfectionNew episodes weekly!
Episodes
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Guiding Principles of Pilates
Even though these come from Pilates, these can also be guiding principles you apply to your everyday life. I encourage you to take whichever one resonates with you the most, and over the next week integrate it into your daily life. Then let me know how it went by sending me a DM! Instagram:...
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6 Fundamental Concepts of Pilates
Most people have seen Pilates pop up on their Instagram, but I'm sure many are not familiar with what it really is. These 6 Fundamental Concepts will help you get a better idea to see why Pilates would be a great addition to your wellness routine. Leave a comment or send me a DM with whether or…
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The Sunday Reset That Actually Works (Mine, After 3 Years of Trying)
I've redesigned my Sunday routine probably a dozen times. Here's the five-element version that finally stuck — and why everything more elaborate than this kept falling apart! Try the five-element reset this Sunday — thirty minutes, as honest as you can make it. Then DM me: Which element hit...
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How To Lock In Without Burning Out
Everyone's talking about locking in, but nobody's talking about what happens week three when life gets in the way. This episode is the sustainable system that actually holds! Pick one habit, define your minimum viable rep — the smallest version that still counts on your worst day, then DM me: the...
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You're Not Behind: Here's The Math
Someone on your timeline just got promoted, got engaged, and started a business. And you're wondering if you're behind. Here's why the premise was never real — and the actual math! The next time the comparison spiral starts — use the redirect. Ask yourself: What is this comparison telling me I...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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:...
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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...
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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...
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New Chapter, Old Skin: Why Growth Requires Letting Go
Sky gets honest about what it actually feels like to step into a new chapter — imposter syndrome and all. She unpacks why the unknown feels so scary (even when you know it's the right move), the safety net of staying familiar, and how to tell the difference between what belongs in your business…
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From Apprentice to Instructor: What Finishing One Goal Really Teaches You
Overview: This week Sky is celebrating a huge milestone — she officially passed her final test-out and is now a fully certified Pilates instructor! But instead of just sitting in the win, she's unpacking the moment right after you finish a goal: that instinct to immediately ask "okay, what's…
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Why Hard Work Feels Different When You Actually Have A Goal
Ever notice how waking up at 3:30am hits different depending on why you're doing it? In this episode, I'm unpacking a quote that completely reframed how I think about hard work: it's only sacrifice when you don't have a goal. Once you know what you want, hard work starts to feel like opportunity...
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Transform or Destroy: Which Will You Choose?
After finishing the multiple choice portion of my Pilates teacher certification final — 150 questions, three hours, and more than a few moments of complete mental blank — this quote hit differently! In this episode, I'm getting real about the anxiety I carried into that exam, the moments where I...
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Be Different: Stop Following The 'Safe' Path
You don't need a "safe" job to build a life you're proud of — you need the courage to be different. Sky gets real about a recent conversation where someone told her to "just get a 9-to-5" — and why that comment lit a fire under her (literally, Inside Out style). From switching majors twice to...
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Stop Drowning In To-Dos — Here's The Framework That Actually Works
Feeling scattered? You're not alone. In this episode, Sky gets real about navigating a full-blown in-between era — losing a part-time job, finishing her Pilates instructor certification, and stepping into a rebrand — all at the same time. And out of that beautiful chaos came a simple weekly...
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3 Brutal Wake Up Calls From Losing 2 Jobs In 1 Year That Finally Made Me Stop Playing Small
Fear is just false evidence appearing real -- and it's costing you more than you think. In this episode, I'm getting real about the fears that keep so many of us from stepping into our purpose, sharing our gifts, and taking that very first move toward the life we actually want. I open up about my...
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Dreamers vs. Failures: The Mindset Shift That Changes How You See Every Setback
What separates a dreamer from a failure? It might come down to one thing: how many times you're willing to get back up. I'm unpacking a quote that I really resonated with -- "A dreamer fails multiple time. A failure fails only once." - Manoj Arora We're diving into what failure actually means…
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Why Your Definition of Success Is Holding You Back - And How to Reclaim It on Your Own Terms
What if the thing holding you back from success...is how you've been picturing it? This week's episode is a short and sweet one - but the message is big. We're breaking down why so many people subconsciously resist success because they've tied it to one very specific image: celebrities, glam,...
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Acknowledging The Good: The Foundation For An Abundant Life
Overview: Abundance starts with mindset -- but not the polished, perfected version. It starts with where you are right now. In this episode, we're talking about what it actually means to acknowledge your present moment, and why that simple act of awareness is the first step toward everything…
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Creating Your Dopamine Boost List
Overview: In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode is a personal share -- the daily and weekly habits that actually move the needle on mental wellbeing. The focus is on building a realistic, personalized toolkit of dopamine-boosting practices that don't involve mindless scrolling....
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Find Your Tribe
Overview: Some people will get it, but other's won't. In this episode, Sky gets real about why who's in your circle matters more than most of us realize. She shares a personal story from senior year of high school that taught her everything about staying true to yourself when others don't...
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Trust In Divine Timing
Overview: Do you ever feel like you're behind in life -- like everyone else is hitting their stride while you're still figuring things out? This week, Sky gets real about that feeling and why it might be exactly where you're supposed to be. Key Takeaways: - Why your current season -- even the…
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Having Options
In This Episode: Sky opens up about finally accepting something she's known for a while -- setting super specific goals, doesn't come naturally to her. But rather than forcing it, she leans into what does resonate: wanting options. She breaks down what that can look like across three key areas…
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Choosing Gratitude & Happiness
Episode Overview: In this episode, we're unpacking one of my favorite daily affirmations: I awake grateful for today and I choose happiness. A simple but powerful affirmation to anchor your mornings and set the tone for your entire day. I'm talking about why waking up with gratitude is such a...
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Discipline Equals Freedom
Episode Summary: This episode is a natural follow-up to last week's habits conversation, diving into why discipline is the real driver behind consistent action and how building the rights habits eventually leads to your version of freedom. Key Takeaways: - Motivation is fleeting - Fully developed...
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Why Consistency Beats Motivation Every Time
Episode Summary: What does success actually look like on a daily basis? In this episode, we're diving into the power of habits and consistency -- and why showing up every day matters more than having one big breakthrough moment. Key Takeaways: - Success is built through habits, not overnight wins…
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Be Honest With Yourself
Sometimes the simplest advice is the hardest to follow. In this episode, Sky gets real about the excuses we make, the dreams we keep pushing to "tomorrow," and what it actually takes to stop getting in our own way. Key Themes: - Recognizing self-sabotage - Overcoming the procrastination trap -...
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Follow Through: Finishing What You Start
Episode Overview: This episode expands on last week's discussion about getting started, shifting to the often-overlooked skill of follow-through -- and why so many goals stall right after that initial burst of energy. This episode gets personal about what it means to be a multi-passionate person...
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Believing In Yourself & Making Things Happen
Why is it so difficult to believe in ourselves and just make things happen? In this episode, we dive into the real reasons that hold us back -- and flip each one on its head so you can take that next step forward. What You'll Learn: - Why 'feeling ready' is a myth -- and what to do instead - Why...
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Ask The Right Questions
Episode Overview: In this episode, we sit with a quote that hits differently -- not in a painful way, but in that clarifying way that makes you pause and rethink. The conversation centers around being in an "in-between" phase of life, the challenge of praying or asking for things when you don't…
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Going With The Flow
Episode Summary: In this episode, we get personal about one of life's ongoing challenges; going with the flow. From a packed childhood schedule filled with dance and extracurriculars, to navigating two jobs and an unexpectedly turbulent month, this episode explores why some of us struggle with...
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Redefining Perfectionism
Episode Overview: In this episode, we explore the evolution of perfectionism and how it transforms throughout different life stages. From people-pleasing tendencies to authentic self-prioritization, this personal journey reveals how perfectionism isn't about being perfect -- it's about becoming a...
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The Path To Continuous Growth
Episode Overview: A thoughtful exploration of the quote, "Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow" and what it means for multi-passionate individuals, specialists, and everyone in between in today's AI-driven world. Key Topics Discussed: - The...
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Taking Care Of Your Mental Health: It's A Lifestyle
Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive deep into the multifaceted nature of mental health and why it's not something you can check off a list, but rather an ongoing lifestyle practice. We explore the three core components of mental health -- emotional well-being, psychological well-being, and...
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Your Path To Authentic Living - Taking Time To Learn Yourself
Episode Summary: In the final episode of the Taking Time To Learn Yourself series, we explore how to integrate the key elements we've discussed throughout the last three episodes; values, happiness, and interests. This episodes helps you combine these components to create a more authentic version...
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From Happiness to Interests - Taking Time To Learn Yourself
Episode Summary Building on last week's discussion about identifying what makes you truly happy, this episode explores how to transform those happy moments into meaningful interests you can develop over time. Key Takeaways - Understanding Interests vs. Happiness - Breaking Down Happiness Into...
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Discovering What Makes You Happy - Taking The Time To Learn Yourself
Episode Overview: In this episode, we continue our exploration of taking the time to learn ourselves and dive deep into answering the question: "When do I feel happiest, or most like myself?" Building on last week's discussion about identifying core values, this episode offers practical…
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Taking Time To Learn Yourself: Building Your Foundation In 2026
Episode Summary: In this premiere episode, the host dives into the importance of self-discovery and understanding who you truly are beyond societal expectations. Drawing from personal experiences transitioning from high school to college, this episode explores the challenges of following...
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Start the New Year with Confidence
Episode Summary In this episode, we share practical strategies to help you start the New Year strong and maintain momentum throughout Q1. Learn how to choose the right planner, set achievable goals, and build habits that stick. Key Topics Finding Your Perfect Planner There's a planner out there…
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Don't Give Up On Your Dreams
Episode Overview In this inspiring episode, we explore the powerful relationship between you and your dreams, and why persistence is essential to making them a reality. Your dreams were placed in your heart for a reason--they're uniquely yours, and only you can bring them to life in the way you...
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Uncertainty Breeds Change
Episode Summary In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between uncertainty, discomfort, and personal growth. While feeling uncomfortable is something most of us try to avoid, it's actually the catalyst for meaningful change in our lives. Learn why embracing uncertainty--rather than...
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Knowledge vs. Wisdom
Episode Overview In this episode we explore the profound difference between knowledge and wisdom through the lens of daily practice: knowledge is learning something new every day, while wisdom is letting go of something every day. Key Themes The Nature of Knowledge Knowledge comes from continuous...
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Live For Purpose
Episode Overview In this episode, we explore the powerful distinction between pursuing purpose versus chasing praise. Learn why passion-driven work leads to more fulfilling outcomes than validation-seeking behavior, and discover practical insights for navigating your creative journey in the…
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Importance of Self-Improvement
Episode Overview This episode explores the critical differences between entitlement and earned success, emphasizing why personal growth must come before expecting better outcomes in life. Key Topics Covered The Competition Analogy The Entitlement Trap Respect and Human Dignity The Path of...
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Become Who You Are
You can't create a new life off of old habits. You must get yourself outside your comfort zone and implement habits that are aligned with this updated version of yourself! Gratitude Practice Workbook: https://www.cyorealitymedia.com/products/gratitude-practice-workbook?variant=47023207022841...
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Gratitude As Your Daily Setting
Gratitude has so many benefits that are often overlooked. By simply adding it as a part of your daily routine, you will truly notice a difference! If you are ready to begin - or become more consistent - with your gratitude journey, download the Gratitude Worksheet:...
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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 PerfectionNew episodes weekly!
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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...
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