Ladies, can you believe it’s been five whole years since we first heard the phrase “unprecedented times” about a million times a day?
It feels like a lifetime ago that we were panic-buying pasta, learning the art of sourdough, and attending Zoom quizzes in our pajamas. But now, half a decade later, we’re left wondering — how has Covid truly reshaped our lives, especially for women?
// The Great Juggle Continues
Remember when we thought working from home would be a dream? Fast forward to now, and many of us are still juggling career calls with snack requests, laundry piles, and occasional appearances from small, uninvited colleagues (aka, our kids). The pandemic didn’t just blur the lines between work and home—it smashed them to pieces. Women, particularly mothers, bore the brunt of the shift, often having to step back from careers to handle childcare. The silver lining? Many companies have embraced flexible working, meaning we now have a shot at real work-life balance. About time!
// The Career Reset
Covid gave a lot of women a wake-up call about their jobs. Whether it was redundancy forcing a change or simply the realization that life is too short to be stuck in a job we hate, many women took the plunge into new careers. Some turned side hustles into full-time gigs, others retrained entirely. Female entrepreneurship skyrocketed, with more women starting businesses than ever before. Turns out, when the world stops, you finally get a chance to reassess what you actually want. Who knew?
// The Mental Load Magnified
Lockdown life made one thing crystal clear—women do a LOT. Whether it was homeschooling, organizing online food shops, or just making sure everyone’s emotional needs were met, the mental load exploded. And while things may feel more ‘normal’ now, many women still carry the weight of those extra responsibilities. The conversation around burnout and mental health, however, has never been louder. Women are setting boundaries, saying no more often, and (shock horror!) actually prioritizing themselves. Self-care isn’t just a buzzword anymore—it’s a survival strategy.
// Friendships and Social Lives—A Reboot
Let’s be honest, many of us lost touch with friends during the chaos of Covid, but we also learned who our ride-or-die crew really were. With social lives back in full swing, women are being more intentional about their friendships. No more wasting time on flaky mates—2025 is all about deep, meaningful connections (and maybe a few cocktails along the way).
// Health Wake-Up Call
Remember the ‘Covid Stone’ we all put on? Many women found themselves reevaluating their health post-pandemic, whether that meant taking exercise seriously, finally addressing mental health struggles, or just being more aware of their overall well-being. The pandemic taught us that health isn’t just about looking good in a pair of jeans—it’s about feeling good from the inside out.
Covid changed everything, but it also showed us just how resilient, strong, and downright incredible women are. Five years on, we’re navigating new career paths, setting firmer boundaries, and living life on our own terms. We survived a global pandemic, ladies—there’s nothing we can’t handle!
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