Zakia Lott is a Wellness Advocate, proud mom of two, and an Air Force Veteran, who's passionate about helping others choose habits that align with the life of their dreams. When she isn't writing she's enjoying her daily dose of dark chocolate, while balancing motherhood, wellness, and her creativity for fashion and interior design.
Leaving the workforce to raise your babies full-time sounds lovely on paper, but it hits differently IRL. The second paycheck disappears, but the bills don’t. The fridge still needs stocking, the kids outgrow clothes faster than you blink, and somehow, you’re busier than ever trying to “figure it all out.” At this point, many moms […]
If you live with depression, mornings can feel like the hardest part of the day. You open your eyes and instead of feeling refreshed, there’s this heavy weight you can’t shake. And it’s not you being lazy, there’s something deeper causing it, and if you’ve been feeling that, you’re not imagining it. Today, we’ll talk […]
Being a working mom feels like you’re running a marathon you never signed up for. Deadlines at work, dirty dishes at home, appointments to remember—and everything in between. And don’t even get me started on the guilt that creeps in when you drop the ball somewhere, because that’s when you start questioning your life choices […]
If you flop on the couch at night and mutter, “I was busy all day, but nothing feels done,” trust me, same here. We’ve all tried the usual fixes: another coffee, another late email, another color-coded planner that looks cute and then gathers dust. But they rarely move the needle, as you need tried and […]
Have you ever coasted through the week on autopilot, counting the hours until something “cool” finally happens? The routine is mostly the same: wake up, work, eat, scroll, repeat. Been there, done that. But once I realized we don’t need a plane ticket or a festival wristband to feel alive, my life changed for the […]
Figuring out how do I start living a healthy lifestyle as a woman isn’t as simple as drinking more water or cutting carbs. You’ve probably tried ‘healthy living’ because your 3 AM realizations hit you hard, but you still feel stuck. That’s because starting a healthy lifestyle doesn’t only need motivation, it needs consistency and […]
As a parent, you can feel uneasy about how fast the world of work is changing and whether your teen will find their place in it. You might worry if they’ll have the right skills or enough confidence to pick a direction that makes sense for them. We all want our teens to step out […]
If you’ve been around someone with dementia, you’d know it’s not just memory loss. It’s the sudden shift in moods, the disconnection mid-conversation, and the confusion over familiar faces or routines, among many other things. And all of this is hard because no one prepares you for how emotionally draining and unpredictable it can be. […]
Raising kids is a full-time job where you cannot slack. You want the best for your little ones and that means being a positive parent who also doesn’t lose their own sanity in the process. Between the endless parenting responsibilities, it’s natural to wonder if you’re being too strict or too laid-back.You want your children […]
Holiday travel with kids is hardly ever the dreamy family adventure Instagram makes it out to be. If you’ve traveled with kids you know the drill—meltdowns mid-security check, nature calls at the worst possible moment, snacks spilling on the seats…and you’re still five hours away from your destination. Argh. And yet, every year, parents pack […]
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