PREDICTED WELLNESS TRENDS IN 2021

What a whirlwind of a year 2020 has been. I am sure I do not need to explain why.

I think in 2021 we will see a shift in the health trends compared to what may have been if it wasn’t for a global pandemic. Below I have listed some wellness trends that are being discussed, which I think we may be seeing more of in the coming year.

#1 - Mental Health Becomes a Global Priority!

Covid-19 has effected the whole world in some way or another. In the near future, I think we can all admit this will not disappear overnight. So what has this pandemic done for our mental states? Isolation, an increase in unemployment, and decreased productivity just to mention a few problems. Our world has been flipped from under us without any preparation! The prediction is, is that no longer will mental health and talking about our mental state be seen as weak or taboo! Already workplaces are already investing more in mental wellness and making sure mental wellness is no longer a “nice” luxury to offer their employees, but a need and a priority. It has often been seen as weak and vulnerable to talk about depression and mental illness. I think things are changing, they have to change and 2021 is the year for it!

#2 - Strengthening Immune Systems

One positive from this global pandemic, I believe, has been the increase in awareness of health and cleaning procedures. More and more people are aware of health and the effects of poor hygiene and health neglect leading to weakened immune systems and illnesses. Experts believe there will be an increase in interest in health, especially gut health and immunity building. With more people staying home, cooking more and looking after their families with the fear of getting sick, we will see an increase in “protection” from the virus. An exciting trend to be part of.

#3 - Home Wellness

With many in isolation still across the globe, we are seeing more and more online workouts, home gyms, home gym makeovers and on demand fitness from the comfort of home. From aesthetic gym props, such as on trend pastel coloured dumbbells, aesthetically pleasing yoga matts and new home gym equipment from super techy and expensive to the basic more affordable gym props. Anything to keep motivation high while working out from home. These little luxuries aren’t necessarily a physical need, technically anyone can do a full body workout with no equipment at all. But these gadgets and toys increase motivation and make it “nice”. We all sometimes need that “nice” whatever your nice is to increase motivation and psychologically it is just a novelty, but it matters. If those pastel pink dumbbells or that fitness app is what you need to get moving, then why not? Even I look for motivation and will use our own Complete Corporate Wellness on demand fitness app and chose a random class to enjoy. Someone else has come up with a workout I can enjoy and add variety to my fitness regime.

#4 - Going Back To Basics

On another positive note, we are home more. Those with a houseful are spending more family time together. Back to basics, spending time enjoying the little things. Home time, nature, doing less, doing what makes us feel good. 2021 is not looking too bad!

#5 - Intuitive Eating

It is a prediction and one of my favourite concepts. Intuitive Eating! Less about the strict dies, less stress, removing the stigma of shameful eating and relaxing when it comes to food. Innately we are born to know eat what we need. The Western fast food, highly processed foods have come along and created food addictions. Obesity in on the increase every year. Many during lockdown have increased junk food binges and stress eating, but on the other side there has been seen to be an increase in health and home cooking. An emphasis on keeping family healthy is on the rise. That is a good thing! Being a little more relaxed when it comes to dieting and doing what works, what makes you feel good, which will ultimately make life more enjoyable.

I love the thought of these 2021 trends. All quite positive after a quite negative and unpredictable year. Let’s see where 2021 will take us, but I think the research speaks for itself. Better health will be trending!

Resources

https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/gws-2020/media-experts-predict-six-wellness-trends-for-2021/?utm_source=Global+Wellness+Summit&utm_campaign=a2844a0f15-TRENDIUM_2020_11_25&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8952e3a77f-a2844a0f15-52809851

https://fitonapp.com/wellness/2021-wellness-trends/