Zakia Lott

Why Do I Feel The Need To Prove Myself? Understanding the Pressure Moms Carry

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Motherhood has a way of putting you under a spotlight. Yes, even when you never asked for it. Between kids, chores, and endless to-do lists, an anxious voice creeps in: ‘Am I doing enough?’ I’ve caught myself overcompensating and feeling like why do I feel the need to prove myself. Saying yes to everything. Pushing […]

How Can I Be Independent in a Relationship? 5 Lessons from Real Women

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When women talk about independence in a relationship, it can feel a little confusing. After all, isn’t love about sharing your life, making decisions together, and being there for each other whenever you can? Of course it is. But here’s something many women quietly realize: being in a relationship doesn’t mean losing yourself.  Somewhere between […]

How to Glow-Up Physically?

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Remember those movies where a female character is made to feel bad for her looks, so she suddenly becomes the hottest girl on campus? Or there is a handsome guy in school she has a crush on, but she doesn’t approach him because she feels ‘uncool’?  That’s the content genre that inspired an entire generation […]

I Hate Networking: Why It’s Okay and How to Make It Work for You

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The word networking can spark two very different reactions. For some, it’s exciting—new opportunities, fresh ideas, and interesting people. For others, it’s pure dread. Just picturing a room full of strangers, forced handshakes, and endless small talk feels exhausting before it even starts. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many women balancing careers, families, […]

How to Figure Out What to Do With Your Life?

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I was mindlessly scrolling through Instagram the other day when a reel stopped me in my tracks. It said, “Don’t think you need to have your life together by a certain age. You’re supposed to spend your whole life figuring it out. Because if you had it all sorted today… what would you do tomorrow?” […]

What to Wear in South Africa for Ladies

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Heading to South Africa? Great choice! But packing for South Africa can be tricky. One day you’re in a modern city and the next you’re on a dusty safari or hiking in the mountains. The unpredictable weather shifts and the wonderful terrain variety demand the same from your outfits. This guide breaks down exactly what […]

What to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed with Life? 10 Tips That Work

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Last night, I felt like I was drowning. Sitting on the kitchen floor at 10 pm with a half-eaten sandwich, my laptop still open on the counter, and a to-do list on the refrigerator with unchecked boxes staring at me. I was exhausted, yet my mind kept racing. I felt completely overwhelmed, and I knew […]

80 10-Minute Wellness Activities to Reset Your Mood 

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Humans weren’t meant to chase deadlines and move by the clock ever. We were meant to feel grounded, connected, and at peace. But today’s work and family schedules are such that there’s a constant clock ticking in the background, which can sometimes leave no time for self-care.  Throw into that a woman’s tendency to consider […]

130+ Presents for Old People Enjoying Their Twilight Years

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Have you seen that reel where a girl’s elderly neighbour was all suited-booted, waiting on his porch because the two were supposed to go to the movies together? It goes like this:  The OP reached there 15 minutes earlier, and the gentleman was patiently sitting. Seeing her approach lit his eyes, he happily got up, […]

Zoning Out vs Dissociation: What’s the Difference

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“When you’re driving….and then you remember that you’re driving”. This is a pretty popular social media trend. It shows how we sometimes get so absorbed/lost while doing something that we forget we’re in the middle of it.  Although that experience of losing touch with reality seems goofy and terms like ‘mom brain’, ‘daydreaming’, ‘switching the […]