True cost of soft living: How to indulge without putting your financial future at risk
Bona Magazine | 11.09.2026 12:07
In recent years, the ‘soft life’ philosophy has evolved from an internet aesthetic into a defining lifestyle movement across South Africa. Young professionals seeking refuge from burnout, economic uncertainty, and systemic stress have embraced soft living, which prioritises self-care, curated comfort, wellness, and effortless luxury.
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