There’s a cultural shift happening—and Latinas are leading the way. The “soft life,” once dismissed as lazy or indulgent, is being reclaimed as a radical act of self-preservation. In a world that praises hustle and grind, many of us are choosing joy, ease, and slowness.

A Founder’s Reflection on Intuition and Joy

Our founder, Zulay Henao, recently had her own ‘aha’ moment with the soft life mindset. “I’ve started to ask myself each morning: what would bring me joy today? What would make me feel good right now? And then I act on that first,” she shares. “I start with the thing that brings me the most joy and then allow God and the universe to let the magical unfolding happen from there. Sometimes that means skipping a workout and taking it easy, or other times it cues something bold and risky—like, ‘Let’s cold email that investor and see what conversation unfolds.’ It’s all about tuning into my intuition and letting that guide my energy for the day.” Or, sometimes it’s about pausing for some puppy snuggles! It really is that simple, to let life unfold while using our innate gift.

Rest is Radical Choice

Latina therapists say this is not about being passive—it’s about being intentional. “The soft life isn’t about doing less, it’s about doing what nourishes you,” she explains. That might mean setting boundaries, saying no to overwork, or choosing a morning cafecito ritual over endless emails.

Latina entrepreneurs, creatives, and jefas are embracing slower mornings, digital detox weekends, and time away from work not as a luxury, but as a necessity. This isn’t just about mental health—it’s about longevity, legacy, and reclaiming agency in a world that often demands we give more than we have.

Julie Skon, a wellness coach and Muze community member, puts it best: “Softness is our power. We just forgot.” In her practice, she teaches women to reconnect with their bodies, redefine productivity, and honor rest as resistance.

Burnout vs. Productivity: Know the Difference

Burnout can often disguise itself as dedication. You might be answering emails at midnight, skipping meals to finish deadlines, or constantly saying yes when you’re already stretched thin. That’s not ambition—that’s imbalance.

Many Latinas are taught that our worth is tied to our output. But productivity that comes from a place of depletion is unsustainable. True productivity feels aligned, nourishing, and inspired—not forced or frantic.

Some signs you may be out of alignment? Constant fatigue. Resentment toward work you once enjoyed. Disconnection from joy, this is a big one! Or simply feeling like you’re always running, but getting nowhere.

Soft life doesn’t mean you stop dreaming—it means you pursue those dreams from a centered place. One where your joy, your boundaries, and your peace are non-negotiables.

Softness as Power: A Muze Perspective

So what does the soft life look like for you? Maybe it’s making space to stretch every morning before checking your phone. t feels good, aligned, and incredibly powerful when fully understood.Maybe it’s choosing silence over scrolling. Or maybe it’s simply no longer apologizing for your need to pause.

Let this be your permission slip to rest, reset, and reclaim your softness—not as a weakness, but as a legacy. In choosing ease, you’re choosing yourself. And there is nothing more powerful than that.