The 6 Wellness Trends Taking Over This Year

The phenomenon of wellness is nothing new, but challenges over the last year or so caused people to rethink the time they put toward focusing on their health. Rather than spending countless hours at the gym, people are now taking a more holistic attitude to their well-being by considering not only what makes them healthy but also happy.

As a result, a bounty of deeper wellness experiences that are more accessible are emerging in 2021. It's no doubt that this year will alter how we approach our emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being.  Below are the top six wellness trends to watch out for in 2021.

Individualism to Collectivism

One major wellness trend that is likely to define 2021 is the paradigm shift from self-care to community care. The COVID-19 pandemic has unearthed the systemic and institutionalized inequalities that define our society, and for most of us, we have recognized that we have the responsibility of doing something within our power to address the inequalities.  

As such, we are bound to see wellness being reframed from something like 'for me' to something that is 'for us.’ It's a scientific fact that helping other people is one of the greatest pathways to happiness, and as such, people are bound to prioritize giving back and using their power to address systemic issues — be it in their lives, workplaces or communities. 

Cellular Fitness

The global pandemic brought on a new level of stress, and people had to find a way to deal with it. Now, it’s possible to evaluate the stress levels you’re under via a cellular stress test and have a personal trainer formulate an exercise regimen around it that works best for you. The purpose of the test is to avoid placing your body under additional unnecessary stress through an intense workout when you’re already close to burnout. Pushing yourself to do intense exercise when your cellular stress levels are high can lead to excessive wear and tear and even chronic inflammation. Check with your health club to find out more about this trend. Or look into personal devices that you wear, which will recommend exertion levels based on how well your body recovers during exercise. 

Interactive Home Workouts

Due to people not being able to go to the gym, countless new ways to work out at home were born. Several mobile-based applications have been launched that allow users to monitor their workout metrics on their smart devices by offering personalized recommendations to help them get back in shape quicker. Also, interactive home gyms and exercise equipment are becoming more and more popular, like Peleton and Mirror. 

Digital Detoxing

With all the negative energy within social platforms and other related mediums, some people have learned to set boundaries around digital consumption, which is known as digital detoxing. And it’s a trend that’s becoming more and more popular. You don’t have to ditch your devices permanently or even for an extended period. It could be a day, a weekend or an entire week; it’s really whatever works for you. While detoxing, you focus on doing nondigital activities that help you relax, such as meditating, reading or taking long walks in nature. 

Talk-and-Walk Therapy

Due to the pandemic, therapists stopped conducting therapy sessions with their clients within their offices and embraced telehealth as a feasible option. Although this technology is likely to continue playing a major role in the coming years, the vast majority of therapists and clients miss seeing each other in person. As such, walk-and-talk sessions with clients within nature are being rapidly embraced. Going forward, expect the popularity of eco-therapy to further heighten. 

Mindful and Intuitive Diets

True wellness cannot be achieved without the right diet. And the interest in mindful and intuitive eating is on the rise. Being mindful about eating includes being aware of what you’re eating and why you’re eating it by being aware of your thoughts, feelings and actions before, during and after each meal. Intuitive eating involves rejecting dieting and weight loss and tapping into nourishing your body by eating nourishing and fulfilling foods when you are truly hungry and stopping when you are full. 

Wellness Trends Takeaways

The way many people approach wellness has definitely changed and will continue to evolve throughout 2021 and the subsequent years. The most important thing to achieve your own wellness is to find ways to incorporate methods that you not only enjoy but also work well with your lifestyle.