IWD: 7 wellness hacks for the woman on the go | The Guardian Nigeria News

Modern women want it all—career success, social life, glowing skin, and, naturally, first-class pleasure. But to be honest, the hustle sometimes feels tiring couple with consecutive meetings, endless to-do lists, and unnecessary traffic stress (or whatever city craziness you’re dealing with). This makes self-care to take the back seat. But there is great news! You don’t need to turn into a gym rat or half your salary on wellness retreats to live the soft life and be healthy. On celebrating every incredible woman across the globe on this IWD, Guardian Life presents seven self-care hacks in five minutes or less for the woman who’s always on the move.

1. The 5-minute glow routine

You don’t need a 10-step skin routine to look rested. Cleanse, moisturise, sunscreen, and keep a hydrating mist in your bag for touch-ups. A properly hydrated face screams ‘I woke up like this’ even when you got minimal to no sleep.

2. Hydration, but make it bougie

Plain water? Too basic. Infuse with lemon, mint, or cucumber to make it feel decadent. Keep a chic water bottle by your side and sip like your glow depends on it—because it does.

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3. Walk like you own the place

No gym hour? Power walk between meetings, take the stairs, or stretch on calls. Movement is movement—whether it’s a Pilates class or dodging potholes on your commute to work. Do it with face lifted because you are incredible, just the way you are.

4. Snack smart

Exchanging junk for healthy snacks doesn’t necessarily mean grazing like a rabbit. Try nuts, Greek yogurt, dark chocolate, or even suya (lean protein for the win!). Your body will thank you. Plus, you really need that dark chocolate to nourish your brains to be at its best—all the time.

5. Beauty sleep, even in chaos

Five hours of sleep and under-eye concealer can only do so much. Invest in quality rest—power naps, silk pillowcases, and less late-night doom-scrolling. Your skin and energy levels will glow differently. A lady who is well rested is already a conqueror. Ensure to get at least 7 hours of sleep every day.

6. De-stress in 60 seconds

Deep breaths, neck stretches or blasting your favourite song in traffic—find quick ways to shake off stress. Your sanity is too expensive to lose over things you can’t control.

7. Boundaries are self-care too

Soft life is saying ‘no’ to energy vampires. Protect your peace, delegate where possible, and make room for things that bring you joy. Wellness is not solely green smoothies; it’s selecting yourself daily and choosing peace.

Our last Word? You don’t need a chef, a trainer, or 48 hours a day to be well. Small, intentional steps add up, and the goal is balance—not perfection. Get the bag while taking care of yourself. That’s the soft life. Happy International Women’s Day!