Informed by traditional values and the ever-present guidance of her husband, Mrs. John W. Springsworth Sr. treats readers to both effortless direction and male-approved instruction in The Tradwife Decision Journal.
Can you share how the idea for this journal came to you, and what inspirations you drew from your own life that went into it?
I have the honor of being a traditional woman in a traditional, values-based family. I wanted to bring the beauty of this lifestyle to other women looking for guidance, support, and the relief of lifting independent thought from their shoulders.
When I outsource my outfit decisions, my tablescape aesthetics, and my child-rearing bodily autonomy, I find that the stress melts away and the shift into autopilot allows me to be a better rock for everyone else.
The book includes expert tips for a wide variety of topics and needs. Where do these sharp insights come from?
Sometimes it’s as simple as remembering what works in the moment, whether it be screaming into a pillow or filtering your life experience through the lens of your male counterpart. And other times it’s simply the constant reminders my husband shares with me.
You do explain the need to remain free of a career to focus on your family, yet you’ve published a book and discuss ongoing opportunities around content creation and social media. How do you balance this seeming contradiction?
No comment.
You have an impressive array of hobbies, from homesteading and canning to knitting and raw milk collecting. How do you find the time to enjoy your hobbies while raising your family and tending to your home?
I’ve found that the more children you have, the more responsibilities you take on, and the more hobbies you develop, the less you need sleep. Quaaludes help, but so does the power and privilege of being a vessel.
What’s next for you as an author? Do you have your second book in mind?
My husband would love for me to write another guide for wives, this time focused on how they can fully support every whim, need, interest, and requirement of their spouses. I would love to try my hand at fiction, perhaps a traditional romance novel focused on the deep love between a husband and the wife he absolutely remembers details about, like her birthday and her food allergies.