- Gen Z are abandoning the girlboss lifestyle to enter the new "snail girl era" taking off on TikTok.
- The "snail girl" refers to women who prioritize self care and happiness above overworking.
- One expert said it's another example of workers pushing back on hustle culture and toxic workplaces.
The days when the girlboss was hailed a feminist icon are over and now Gen Z are ushering in the era of the "snail girl" — a trend that sees women prioritize a slower life of happiness and self-care over hustle culture and overwork.