Mrs Hinch makes heartbreaking confession about her 'new' life
Online cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch has made a heartbreaking confession about her life in the social media spotlight.
The Essex based Instagram-er rocketed to fame when she began sharing her innovative housework hacks online, amassing almost 3 million followers in less than two years.
Thanks to her online fame, Mrs Hinch, real name Sophie Hincliffe, has secured two book deals and often works with big cleaning brands on lucrative sponsored posts which has enabled her to buy Hinch Farm.
Despite her success, the mum-of-one has confessed she feels a big ‘pressure’ because of her internet presence and mass following.
The cleaning legend visited her wedding venue with her husband Jamie and son, Ronnie, this week, documenting it on her social media account.
Sophie explained how the day out had provoked a series of overwhelming emotions about her new life as a clean-fluencer.
READ MORE:Mrs Hinch cleaning tips you’ll definitely want to copy at home
GoodtoKnow Newsletter
Parenting advice, hot topics, best buys and family finance tips delivered straight to your inbox.
She wrote, ‘Today me and Jamie returned to our wedding venue for the first time since our wedding day. Except this time we took Henry and Ronnie with us.
‘I was SO excited but as soon as I walked in there, I cried. I cried to the wonderful ladies that were there to meet me. It suddenly hit me that even though I am so lucky to have my Instagram platform it does put pressure on me that I can’t explain, a knot like feeling in my stomach that I never used to feel and I know only have myself to blame for this,’ the new mum added.
‘Sometimes we need to stop and take a step back in order to go forward.’
Admitting that she has decided to not let the pressure of social media get to her, Sophie added, ‘It’s taken me coming back here today to learn that moving forward I will not put pressure on myself to story every single day or post everyday.
‘I want to feel exactly how I felt the last time I was here on 17th August 2018 and I want to enjoy my Instagram again without the worry.
‘So some days guys, I’ll be on Instagram, somedays I may not. But I know my true followers are here to stay and this is something I really need to do for me and my family.’
Caitlin is a Junior News Editor for Goodto.com, covering all things royal, celeb, lifestyle, food, and family. Having set her sights on becoming a magazine journalist when she was a child, Caitlin took on work experience stints at local papers and titles such as Cosmopolitan, Now, Reveal and Take a Break while studying for her Multimedia Journalism degree and has interviews with celebs, reality stars and the Archbishop of Canterbury under her belt (of course, she couldn't resist asking him about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry).
-
Why do I crave sugar? Causes of sugar cravings and how to stop them
If you're someone who suffers from sugar cravings you'll know how hard it is to give up the sweet stuff. But you're not alone.
By Debra Waters Published
-
Low sodium diet: the benefits of reducing salt and what foods to eat
By Emily-Ann Elliott Published