“Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is realising who you are.” – Chinese Proverb
I'm a work from home mum and while I LOVE the opportunity to work and be with my kids at the same time, it's often not fun for them… They hear me say, “I just have to send this email, I'm trying to write, get your own drink, I don't have time…” Way more than I want them to.
I struggle with feeling guilty… Guilty when I'm not working, cos I have deadlines… Then guilty when I'm not with them… Cos they are my life.
In this tension they outshine me by far… They handle me well, give me loads of grace and still love me when I've been a rubbishy mum.
And in the end, we're all learning together the value of passion and work, of sharing and blending, of flexibility and grace.
To all you working mums and dads out there who feel this tension, and to your wonderful kids who are on the journey with you, YOU are amazing! Give yourself a break, hug your kids, enjoy your work… it's all part of it.
Lizzy Milani xo
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