We can all agree that 2020 wasn’t exactly what anyone had in mind. When the coronavirus crisis began, routines were disrupted, many office buildings were abandoned, and we were forced to stay in, avoiding social gatherings. Then 2021 came along and things started to open up a bit but then along came Delta and Omicron. While trying to adjust to our ‘new normal’, almost half of Americans says it has affected their physical health, and more than half say it’s negatively impacted their mental well-being. With that being said, we need to take better care of ourselves moving forward, which might require a bit of creativity. Investing in the food we eat, how we stay active, even the air we breathe has helped us stay rooted in the present while envisioning a hopeful future.
Here’s are some things that may be trending in 2022:
Virtual fitness.
Virtual fitness is here to stay. Virtual fitness options are typically offered at a lower price point and require no commute time. It’s now possible to try any workout type from studios all over the world—from the comfort and safety of our own living room!
Talk (and walk) therapy.
Telehealth will continue to be a very viable and safe way to deliver therapy services, however, many therapists and clients miss seeing each other in person. With walk-and-talk therapy, clients and therapists are moving together in nature and feeling connected.
Upcycling food.
Food insecurity is the worst it’s been in years, which has been a wake-up call to many of us when it comes to how we consume food. With the amount of time we have been spending at home, we are starting to realize that we waste about 40% of our food. Upcycling our food, by using veggie peels to make chips, sautéing plant parts with garlic, replanting fruit and vegetable seeds in your garden, and buying local to help decrease the chances of food being tossed because of issues with transport or because of physical flaws.
Smart air purifiers.
At-home air purifier have been proven effective against influenza, measles, and even SARS because they can extract airborne particles and are useful in preventing seasonal allergies and asthma. By removing contaminants, trapping airborne particles, and slowing the rate of dust accumulation, air purifiers can help our homes stay cleaner, longer, and can also add moisture to the environment.
PEA and postbiotics.
Some doctors and scientists are predicting that Palmitoylethanolamide, or PEA, will be used as a protective means against colds, flu, and other viruses. The reason being that PEA is an endocannabinoid-like molecule that our body produces that has more science behind it than CBD or THC. Postbiotics, are byproducts of the fermentation process carried out by probiotics in the intestine, they are responsible for many important health-boosting functions in our gut.
Distant reiki healing sessions.
Reiki itself is not a new wellness practice, but we may begin to see a spike in its practice. Since reiki masters are trained to send healing to clients wherever they are located, since energy is not confined to a specific space or time, and can be sent anywhere. Distant reiki sessions can help us release fear and tension while also helping to rebalance stagnant energy, which is ideal when we’re feeling stuck.
Metaphysical guidance.
Astrology, tarot, crystals—expect to see enthusiasm for all things metaphysical in the coming months. More and more, we are starting to look inward as an opportunity to grow, and want to learn how to connect for ourselves. This new world we are living in has people realizing that we should get to choose how we want to live in this world. Which means letting go of what we’ve been told we ‘should’ do, and instead, choosing to live our life from what our heart wants.
In-home services.
As more people abandon their office buildings for home offices, so do some service providers. From chiropractors, physical therapists, and even IV fluid treatments, house calls are having a resurgence.
Although it’s fun to know what’s on trend, the most important thing is that you pick whatever works best for your lifestyle.
