It’s good to hang out with people and groups that share your passion for wellness. To start, they offer advocacy, education, networking, and research. As I listened to a Global Wellness Institute Master Class on “2022 Trends Making Headlines,” I realized how much I value this connection. I listened intently as self-described “wellness nerds” spoke my language and shared my desire to understand the big and small picture.
What trends are there in 2022? A panel of wellness pros offered an update on the economy, industry jobs, return of red-hot leisure travel, metaverse in wellness, and growing consumer interest in the environment and sustainability. In addition, I was quite intrigued by the generational issues of Gen-Z, Gen-X, Millennials, and Boomers. They all think differently and have fascinating consumer profiles.
Experts addressed shifts in attitude about work, careers, money, and much more. Consumers once viewed wellness as a luxury, and now there’s a demand for democratization and accessibility. Indeed, we all want to be well! In addition, there is a greater interest in travel close to home, local destinations, and “micro-focused” community activities. Finally, a few speakers addressed the desire for less attention to fakery and obsession with body image in men and women.
Presenters looked into their crystal balls for 2023. The buzzwords for 2023 include sustainability, realness, connection with something significant (like spirituality?), hunger for more social connections, and an intense need for workplace-inspired wellness post-pandemic: For info, visit: https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com.
It’s wise to connect with professional groups that support you. Indeed, there is an endless number of professional groups, associations, and experts who offer good reliable information. However, the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) is one that keeps me challenged, committed, engaged, and excited about my journey.
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