“I can do everything.”
Balancing professional life, friendships, and family isn’t easy. Add teenagers going through puberty and the challenges of modern life, and it’s no wonder we sometimes think: Am I actually a superheroine?
As women between the ages of 18 and 55, we all go through various phases. These phases shape us, but they also inspire us to be better, stronger, more resilient. You might have a supportive partner, or perhaps you’ve gone through a divorce and are now finding new strength; maybe you have two teenagers who constantly surprise you with their thoughts (or the mess they leave in their room). And through it all, you don’t give up.
However, our energy is not limitless. Somewhere between parent-teacher meetings, work deadlines, and coffee with friends, it’s essential to find time for ourselves. That’s why having small allies who support us in this daily struggle is so important. Whether it’s my mom showing up with a homemade meal or a friend walking the dogs when a migraine hits, allies are more necessary than ever.
As a mother and professional, I know how hard it is to find balance. In the evenings, when I’m having serious talks with my teenage twins about responsibility (and why dirty laundry doesn’t belong under the bed), I remind them about the importance of self-care. While I talk to them about eating healthy and taking supplements (of course, they have their own, and Tara and I have ours), and about getting enough sleep at normal hours, I also remind myself of the same lessons: I know how crucial vitamin D is – especially in winter. I know how iron can make the difference between a day when we’re fearless and a day when we just want to curl up under a blanket because heavy cycles can leave us paralyzed. In a way, I’ve noticed that my daughter understands me better. It’s harder for the boys to connect health responsibility to mood and chronic fatigue. These topics resonate deeply with women of all ages.
Health care as a form of self-respect
It’s important to me that I pass on the message to my daughter that taking care of your health is a form of self-respect. When her hair shines, when she feels strong and healthy, that’s a reflection of her inner state. The Oligovit Her capsules I take regularly, without skipping, are a form of care in terms of hygiene and the culture of quality living I want to pass on to her. Tara is already 19, and we can freely take the same supplements together. We remind each other to stay consistent, and I remind her that by respecting herself, she encourages those around her to respect her, too. By setting a good example through action, we teach our children far more than any lecture ever could.
The changes we’ve both noticed are so obvious: my hair doesn’t have that “ship’s rope” look anymore, and her skin, for example, is softer and more hydrated. I don’t experience the fatigue during my cycle anymore because my iron stores don’t get depleted due to heavy bleeding. I handle workouts much better because the B vitamin complex works wonders, and she’s much more focused while studying.
Honestly, I don’t fall into those black holes like I used to. I realize that taking care of myself is also a way of taking care of the people I care about. Every day, I’m a little bit of a superhero, and every night when I lie down and think about all the victories I had that day… well, that’s a real superheroine! Tara has someone to look up to.
