What will we do to stay well in 2022? (Apart from masking, vaccinating, installing HEPA filters and physical distancing, that is)

According to experts from various outlets, this year we will see many of us doing our best to de-stress and take care of ourselves. That’s probably a good thing, given that the new year already looks a bit, well, challenging.

Regenerative journey

Even those of us who tend to prefer more ambitious and challenging adventure travel have probably contemplated the virtues of a resort for the past two years. Especially if it is one of those places that has free PCR tests before payment. With life getting so complicated and full of tough decisions, it’s natural to long for something predictable and easy where we can completely reset, which is why “regenerative travel” is predicted as the next big thing.

The question is whether any travel is on the cards for most of us this year. And if we are lucky enough to have relative freedom of movement, I bet most of us will be happy to go pretty much anywhere. Almost all trips are regenerative in my experience.

Rage rooms

Speaking of escapes, Pinterest Predicts, a trend report published by the social media platform that makes predictions based on users’ search terms, says that “emotional escape rooms” are a hot topic these days. Some people are planning small libraries, others want glass rooms and meditation spaces, while others are looking to build an “anger room.” Searches for safe spaces to be crazy as hell are up 150 percent. Make mine soundproof, please.

Green life

Indoor plants, particularly succulents, have had a moment for years, but plant decorating is about to get a lot more interesting thanks to millennials looking for ways to take it up a notch and cover walls, stairs, and even ceilings. with plants and flowers They are inspired by something called “biophilic design”, which tries to intertwine nature with our surroundings, since being around green things is useful for managing stress and anxiety.

Pinterest Predicts also says that people are looking to #catify rooms and build luxurious dog rooms for their pandemic puppies. What’s interesting about these three home renovation / decorating trends among pinners is that they indicate that many people are looking for ways to make homes a sanctuary where we can deal with stress by caring for our fur kids and orchids. Or just screaming into the void.

Wellness television

While it’s unclear if “Goop Lab” will return for a second season, trending experts predict we’ll see a lot more wellness programming along the lines of Netflix’s “Headspace Guide to Sleep” and “The Mind, Explained.” Nothing good can come of this. Even if a lot of good information is being broadcast, we must resist thinking that the path to a healthy life begins with sitting on the couch and binge-watching.

Vibrate louder

Surprisingly, this is not a question of sex. Some people talk about “raising your vibration” and while it is not clear how exactly I would measure its precise frequency, most of the tips I found online to help you “vibrate higher” are exercise and mindfulness practice. And, since we’re always learning more about the amazing power of both to help combat stress, well, call it what you want. However, it is difficult to say if you can achieve the perfect frequency without building a special vibration room.

Immune support

It’s a safe bet that we’re going to hear a lot about immune function in the next snippet, which is why each list has a place for immune boosters. (Thanks, Omicron.)

Some suggestions for keeping our T cells alert will be backed by science. Others, not so much, so be careful. There’s a lot of research going on these days on gut health immune function, so expect to see a boost in probiotics for immune health, although at this point most registered dietitians still recommend eating plenty of fiber as the best way. to stimulate our health. microbiome. For most of us, caring for our immune systems and staying healthy means following public health advice, eating right, exercising, getting enough sleep, and managing stress.

And since we’re about to redecorate our homes and create separate rooms for our pets, plants, glass, vibrations, and seething fury, stress should be under control for most of us.

This may not be the easiest year, but if we take care of each other and ourselves, we will do the best we can.