I am loving the new #SoftLife trend.  From what I have gathered (via extensive social media research and Urban Dictionary), the Soft Life is defined as follows:

Soft life refers to a lifestyle of comfort and relaxation with minimal challenges or stress. Some people use the term in reference to a life that involves (and is a product of) wealth and luxury, while others interpret it as simply being a simplified life unburdened from stress and responsibilities.

I am sooooooooo here for this!!!  Finally, people can stop bragging about grinding and working soooo hard (usually for other people) and actually enjoy LIVING a good life. I don’t think a soft life means that you care less about your career or your goals and ambitions, I interpret it to mean that you work smarter instead if harder and you actually enjoy life along the way. I also think it’s about taking care of yourself – enjoying vacations, spa days, dinners, coffees, working out and finding the little things during the day that bring us JOY.  I am actively participating in the soft life.  I am looking for ways to decrease stress (meditation) and accepting most invitations (hi Paris!) and doing things that make me happy. We are no good for anyone else if we don’t take care of ourselves.  Many of us have amazing (high stress) careers but we don’t see that actually having those careers are part of having a soft life – it could be worse. I think also observing gratitude is an integral part of living a soft life. When was the last time you thanked your body for doing all the amazing things it does for you every day? And what about waking up each day? I think we need to stop always looking ahead about what we want to do and embrace and enjoy where we are.  There is nothing wrong with planning for the future but don’t forget to appreciate the NOW. 

Think about ways that you can incorporate the soft life – take naps, get your nails done, take yourself to a nice dinner, buy yourself some new makeup, take a yoga class, dance in your living room, watch a movie, have a glass of wine … enjoy being you. And speak to yourself with the same kindness, respect and grace that you use when speaking to others. 

I love this movement and I’m so glad we are finally seeing that you can still be a super hero without having to be Superwoman.