A woman taking a coffee break in Lazio Italy.
A woman taking a coffee break in Lazio, Italy.
  • 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.