LIFESTYLE | WELLNESS
Become the CEO of your own health with our restorative roundup of postpandemic wellness programs , from reducing stress to building resilience
WRITTEN BY : KATE BIRCH
It ’ s been a long hard two years . For everyone . The pandemic has left a physical and emotional toll – weakening immune systems , derailing once healthy habits , piling on pounds , and ultimately leaving people drained , exhausted , stressed , and burned out .
Recent research from Ceridian reveals that the majority of American and British workers , 87 % and 74 %, respectively , have experienced burnout with 44 % and 35 % reporting high or extreme levels .
On a positive note , however , the pandemic has shone a spotlight on physical and mental health , in particular the need for people to take preventative action – whether to strengthen their immune systems , manage stress levels or address burnout . As such , people are becoming more motivated to explore new lifestyle behaviours that lead to stronger bodies , better sleep , clearer focus and longevity .
In April 2021 , McKinsey found that 79 % of consumers believe wellness is important and nearly half consider it a top priority , with consumers in Brazil , China , Germany , Japan , the UK and US reporting a substantial increase in the prioritisation of wellness over the past two years . This supports the sentiments of 67 % of consumers in an Accenture survey who said they would spend more time and money on self-care and wellbeing in 2021 and beyond . In the post-pandemic era , immunity has become the new wellness business buzzword with people increasingly looking for ways to boost their immune and respiratory systems ; while others are looking for ways to become more resilient and manage stress better , and others still to find a new purpose .
Whatever your goals , if you ’ re looking for a postpandemic reset , look no further than our restorative roundup of wellness programmes , from Switzerland to San Francisco , Hawaii to the Himalayas . businesschief . com 111