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How I'm Embracing The “Soft Life” Without Quitting My 9–5

There’s a growing movement online that you’ve probably scrolled past at least once: the “soft life.” Depending on who you ask, it’s either a glamorous excuse to avoid hard work or the latest Instagram aesthetic of candlelit evenings, endless travel, and silk pajamas.

By Johanna Duncan6 min read
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For a long time, I didn’t like it. It seemed like justified laziness, and I was too busy juggling my nine-to-five, my side hustle, and my personal life to take yet another internet buzzword seriously.