4 self-care trends you need to try
IF THE past year and a bit have taught us anything it is the importance of self-care.
Healing holidays
Stress, anxiety and uncertainty bubbled to the surface last year forcing us to rethink how we viewed the need for time away and holidays.
Wellness holidays, eco-tourism and healing holidays are going to be big once more borders open up.
From yoga retreats in the mountains to entire packages consisting of meditation classes and consultations with ayurvedic doctors, tourism sectors are already readying themselves for the demand for physical, spiritual and mental well-being packages.
“Wellness has become the cool kid on the block,” said Cecelia Girr, senior strategist at Backslash, the cultural intelligence unit.
Slow living
According to the website, Think With Google, “the slow living” trend has been growing exponentially on Youtube and is closely associated with popular themes of simple living and minimalism.
“Our teams dug deep into viewing habits and found a stunning 4X increase in views of videos with ‘slow living’ in the title in 2020 compared to 2019.”
Living in a buzzing world that’s continuously evolving and changing can be a challenge for those who prefer to take things at their own pace.
With working from home now a part of our new normal, there more room in our lives to take things slow.
An ideal way to turn off the chaos, this lifestyle encourages a slower approach to aspects of everyday life.
Whether that be spending less time on social media, being more mindful, spending time in the outdoors and taking up new hobbies – find an approach that works to make life feel like it is in your control and not something that just flits past.
Social media fitness
The outdoors – hikes, jogs around the neighbourhood and dog walks – along with hitting the gym, attending fitness classes and playing sport used to be how most of the world defined exercise.
However, workout apps and fitness videos on social media are becoming increasingly popular, eliminating the need to sign up for expensive contracts.
From yoga to aerobics and even skipping and running, it’s like having an array of exercise classes in the palm of your hand.
Now more than ever, it is easier to explore different forms of exercise to find what best suits you.
Additionally, fitness classes of all sorts are also moving to the online realm so you partake from anywhere in the world from the comfort of your home.
Sleep-care
Better sleep is one of the best ways to care for yourself.
From a stronger immune system to lower stress levels, better mood and reducing the risk of developing diabetes and heart disease – it would seem that having a restful night really can improve your quality of life.
As the root cause of many of our day to day qualms, people are investing more in their sleep than ever before.
According to Pinterest’s business insights for 2021, bedtime routines will be more luxurious than ever.
From sleep yoga to comfy matching pyjama sets and essential oil diffusers, people are incorporating greater intention into their night-time routines to achieve more rest.