5 Ways One Mom Took Control of Her Life's Narrative After Twins
David.Adderson (David Adderson) • July 26, 2024
Finding balance as a working parent can feel like an impossible tightrope walk.
Finding balance as a working parent can feel like an impossible tightrope walk. The societal pressures and guilt imposed on mothers to be ever-present both at home and work sets up an unrealistic binary. After having twins, Gill Perkins struggled to regain her footing in a career while also being there for her young boys. The presumption was that to advance, she had to return full-time, put in extra hours and training, and be available 24/7. Her health and family had to take a backseat.
Rather than stretch herself thin trying to conform, Gill listened within and ultimately chose to blaze her own trail. She slowly built up virtual assistant clients on the side until she had enough savings and stability to break out on her own. The flexibility of self-employment allowed her to create a business aligned with her values and priorities. It was an empowering act of reclaiming agency over her life's narrative.
That control would prove essential as Gill battled chronic insomnia, triggered by postpartum stress. She quickly felt dismissed and steamrolled by the medical profession's narrow approach. Gill was prescribed medication that exacerbated her sleeplessness. It was only through online support groups that she discovered just how many struggle with insomnia. Armed with empathy and holistic alternatives like yoga nidra, CBD oil, and magnesium, Gill created a toolkit over time to manage her symptoms. Getting quality sleep still proves elusive, but the difference is the inner peace she's made with her body. She knows now that linear narratives rarely apply in wellness or life. Progress zigzags.
Gill has leveraged the power of community during every peak, plateau, and valley. Her openness to connect has led to fruitful collaborations, insight from diverse perspectives, and continuity between her personal and professional identities. It was through niching down her blog and embracing the term eco influencer that she found her stride. The relationships we foster shape our life's tapestry.
By boldly leading the narrative, listening within, and surrounding herself with support, Gill continues to nurture her creativity and purpose. Her story inspires others to reflect - where in our own lives do we need to write our own tale? What threads do we need to weave?
Rather than stretch herself thin trying to conform, Gill listened within and ultimately chose to blaze her own trail. She slowly built up virtual assistant clients on the side until she had enough savings and stability to break out on her own. The flexibility of self-employment allowed her to create a business aligned with her values and priorities. It was an empowering act of reclaiming agency over her life's narrative.
That control would prove essential as Gill battled chronic insomnia, triggered by postpartum stress. She quickly felt dismissed and steamrolled by the medical profession's narrow approach. Gill was prescribed medication that exacerbated her sleeplessness. It was only through online support groups that she discovered just how many struggle with insomnia. Armed with empathy and holistic alternatives like yoga nidra, CBD oil, and magnesium, Gill created a toolkit over time to manage her symptoms. Getting quality sleep still proves elusive, but the difference is the inner peace she's made with her body. She knows now that linear narratives rarely apply in wellness or life. Progress zigzags.
Gill has leveraged the power of community during every peak, plateau, and valley. Her openness to connect has led to fruitful collaborations, insight from diverse perspectives, and continuity between her personal and professional identities. It was through niching down her blog and embracing the term eco influencer that she found her stride. The relationships we foster shape our life's tapestry.
By boldly leading the narrative, listening within, and surrounding herself with support, Gill continues to nurture her creativity and purpose. Her story inspires others to reflect - where in our own lives do we need to write our own tale? What threads do we need to weave?
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