Wellbeing & the future
Vision 2027 Update
Wellbeing 2030
Whole life health
Wellbeing is no longer defined by fitness routines or moments of mental resilience. It is becoming a whole-life activity that spans career paths, financial security, personal relationships, identity, and the environments in which we live. As we look toward 2030, health is understood as holistic and multidimensional in physical, emotional, social, economic, and spiritual aspects. For a generation growing up in complexity, wellbeing is not a luxury; it is a necessity.
The future of work is reshaping how we live and work. Young people build their lives around adaptability, contribution, and personal truth, rather than linear careers. Yet, with opportunity comes pressure, as traditional pillars like stable jobs, homeownership, and lifelong relationships are no longer guaranteed. Rising loneliness in city life, digital disconnection, climate anxiety, and economic instability test our sense of safety. Also, health itself is changing, with more young people facing chronic illnesses and cancers linked to lifestyle, stress, and environmental factors.
In response to daily lives, a cultural shift is underway, and movement is becoming a daily ritual, not a performance metric. There’s a growing focus on body literacy, inner work, and the rhythms of slow living. People are reclaiming their agency, optimising not just for output but for balance, recovery, and resilience. They want to move with purpose, eat with awareness, and live in a way that strengthens both their inner and outer worlds. The future of wellbeing is not about chasing perfection; it is about human connection and unlocking full potential through advanced technology.
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Right, photo by Amy Woodward
Top, artwork by Gabrielė Aleksė
Takeaways
* Advances in digital health, AI, and bio-monitoring will empower individuals to personalise their wellbeing journeys, detect risks earlier, and make informed choices that extend healthy lifespans.
* Wellbeing is not a one-time activity or short-term fix. It is holistic, shaped by everyday habits, nutrition, sleep, emotional regulation, and meaningful challenge, across all life stages.
* Sport and movement are evolving into daily rituals for connection, not just performance. Public spaces and digital platforms will support movement as a shared, inclusive habit.
* Strong social bonds and inclusive communities are key to long-term vitality. Wellbeing strategies will increasingly centre around empathy, intergenerational exchange, and trust.
* Connection to nature and one another will be recognised as a foundation for wellbeing. Reconnection with place, planet, and people will drive both personal and collective thriving.
AI health & Dialogue
Sway by Spavia is an AI-powered wellness club that features Aescape, an AI-powered robotic massage system that learns and adapts to each guest for a personalised experience.
Technogym connected dumbbells
Researchers from Johns Hopkins and Stanford trained the da Vinci surgical robot to perform procedures as skillfully as human doctors using imitation learning from surgery videos.
OpenAI and Thrive Global’s Arianna Huffington have launched Thrive AI Health to build an AI health coach with personalised health and lifestyle advice, using people’s biometrics and lifestyle habits as references.
Personalised healthcare
Researchers at Mass General Brigham created a deep learning tool, FaceAge, that analyses facial photos to estimate biological age and predict cancer patient survival.
Data revolution
Through predictive analytics, AI mines electronic health records, insurance claims, and data from wearables and apps to identify hidden patterns and risk factors for disease. This empowers earlier interventions and better preventative care. Initiatives like MyHealth@EU will allow cross-border access to health records at the end of 2025, as part of the broader European Health Data Space (EHDS) framework.
AI also supports robot-assisted surgeries, which have been shown to reduce complications, pain, and recovery times for patients. By enhancing surgical precision and efficiency, AI-driven robotics improve outcomes and help address the global shortage of healthcare workers. Bridging this workforce gap could reduce the global disease burden by 7% and contribute an estimated $1.1 trillion to the global economy.
Healthcare is the most profound application of AI
Artificial intelligence is a transformative technology in healthcare, offering a more proactive, efficient, and personalized approach to care. AI impacts medical diagnosis, it can predict and diagnose diseases faster, and often more accurately than healthcare professionals. For example, an AI system was shown to predict breast cancer risk from mammograms with 97% accuracy, reducing unnecessary biopsies by 30%.
AI accelerates drug discovery and precision medicine, analyzing genetic profiles, medical histories, and lifestyle data to help doctors create personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs. It aids in designing new drugs, predicting side effects, and identifying suitable candidates for clinical trials, shortening the development timeline of new medicine.
Optimization
Photo by Function Health
Photo by Remedy Place
IV Drips treatment, personalized nutrients and high-performance enhancements at Remedy Place Boston Seaport
Micronourishment
Oxygen
Oxygen is essential for nearly every human body function, from cellular metabolism to brain activity. Increasing the amount of oxygen available to the body can enhance these functions, especially when delivered under pressure in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber.
This therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurised environment, allowing the lungs to absorb significantly more oxygen than they would under normal conditions. As this oxygen-rich blood circulates through the body, it promotes faster healing, reduces inflammation, and supports the regeneration of tissues, making it particularly beneficial for individuals recovering from injury, surgery, or chronic conditions.
Micronutrients
Small amounts of micronutrients, vitamins and minerals are vital in maintaining overall well-being. They support essential physiological functions such as immune response, energy production, cognitive performance, and cellular repair. Deficiencies in micronutrients can lead to various health issues, from fatigue and weakened immunity to chronic diseases.
Optimising micronutrient intake has surged; intravenous nutrient therapies (IVNT) promise faster and more efficient nutrient absorption than oral supplements. Vitamin IV therapy, a form of IVNT, bypasses the digestive system by delivering high doses of vitamins and minerals directly into the bloodstream. The Myers' cocktail, containing magnesium, calcium, B vitamins, and vitamin C, is one of the most well-known blends used to address stress, fatigue, migraines, and immune dysfunction symptoms.
Work & wellbeing
Vivo India launched ‘vivo KanyaGyaan’ to empower young women in STEM, highlighting diversity and sharing inspiring stories of those overcoming challenges to pursue STEM careers.
nolej, founded in 2020 by Philippe Decottignies and Nejma Belkhdim,, is a generative AI platform transforming how educational content is created and consumed.
Tidio surveyed over 1200 people on AI and jobs, they found out that most people respond positively to Spot by Boston Dynamics
NEET rates for 15-29 years old, source OECD Education at a Glance
Income security
Skills intelligence
Today, many graduates are struggling to find jobs, and the problem extends beyond finding roles that match their qualifications. This points to a deeper breakdown in the social contract, the long-held promise that education provides opportunity. It exposes how the connection between learning and working is breaking down, particularly among young people aged 16-24. In 2024, 11 per cent of 15–29-year-olds in the EU were neither in employment nor in education and training (Neets).
Universities should consider the future and work with industry experts to ensure that graduates’ skills match employers’ expectations, improving young people’s life outcomes. Identifying evolving skill demands, personalising learning, and enabling more flexible, accessible education can help equip young people with the necessary tools. To unlock this potential, governments, educators, and industry must work together to create systems that use AI to support inclusive, future-ready skill development.
The future of work is agentic
Automation technologies are transforming work, society, and the economy, which can have complex implications. Higher economic performance and productivity gains do not automatically translate into higher human well-being. AI is radically changing the world of work, leading to different career paths and values. AI’s rapid advancement and increased automation capabilities are fueling anxieties about job displacement and a potentially jobless future.
Many organisations are integrating AI into their structures, giving every employee regular and seamless access to AI. 2030 is the midpoint of this transformation, by 2030, every employee is expected to have their own AI team. AIs with superhuman general capabilities will be integrated into every aspect of society, including the military, political, social, and more. Those who stop viewing AI as a threat and start treating it as a team member have many opportunities.
Human Intelligence
Embracing a rest ethic enhances memory consolidation and speeds up decision-making. Sleep training for adults has been shown to help prevent depression, while understanding your natural sleep-wake rhythm (your chronotype) is essential for overall well-being. Reflecting the importance of rest and sleep, Marimekko and Laila Gohar presented 'Life in Bed' experiences at Milan Design Week 2025.
Walking meetings enhance creativity and problem-solving during meetings. Walking boosts clear thinking and creativity. Research shows that 9,800 steps a day can reduce the risk of dementia by 50%. Photo by Stacie House
Japan’s 80% Rule, the practice of eating until you are 80% full, prevents post-meal energy crashes that kill afternoon productivity, photo by Sushi En.
There are 14 modifiable risk factors for dementia; eliminating these factors would get rid of 45% of the global dementia burden. Source: Lancet Commission on Dementia, 2024
Neuro plasticity
Lifestyle choices
As populations age, maintaining brain health is becoming increasingly important in preventing cognitive decline and neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s and other dementias. While these diseases are complex, growing research shows that everyday lifestyle choices can significantly reduce risk and support long-term cognitive vitality.
Environmental factors play a crucial role; exposure to pesticides has been linked to Parkinson’s disease, and micro- and nano-plastics are increasingly found in the brain, raising concerns about their impact on dementia risk. Air pollution is now recognised as a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer’s. Protecting planetary health is, in many ways, protecting brain health. Future topics include how to choose low-toxin seafood, avoid heavy metals in foods like chocolate, and reduce harmful particles during cooking, all part of a growing understanding of how our environment and habits shape brain ageing.
Knowledge workers
In the future, the most valuable work will rely on cognitive skills, creativity, critical thinking, and continuous digital learning. At the core of this capability is the brain, which powers communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and overall productivity. As the command centre of human function, the brain is arguably our most valuable asset.
Brain health should no longer be seen as just a personal wellness concern, but as a critical strategy for professional performance. A recent MIT study found that relying on ChatGPT for writing reduces brain activity, memory, and creativity compared to thinking independently or using search tools. As awareness grows around the brain’s role in everything from learning and focus to emotional regulation and movement, prioritising its care is essential for thriving in the knowledge-driven future of work.
“An active mind is like a muscle; the more you use it, the stronger it gets.”
– Idowu Koyenikan
Rethinking Manhood
Fatherhood plays an important role in shaping men's mental and emotional wellbeing. When men are supported in becoming active, present fathers, it benefits children and strengthens men’s connection to family and community. Sean Williams is the founder of The Dad Gang, an organisation committed to building community amongst Black fathers globally, photo by J Pamela Stills.
Photo by Joshua Patterson
Heare Brotherhood retreat mission is to forge a global brotherhood of support and growth, through wellness practices and transformational experiences.
Recognizing men
Left, The Boy Crisis, a book by Warren Farrel and John Gray examines the issues plaguing young males and provides solutions for raising boys to grow up healthy and productive members of society, benefiting us all.
Mental health
Men’s mental health remains an under-recognised issue, hidden behind cultural expectations, social stigma, and internalised pressure to “tough it out.” While awareness is slowly improving, many men still struggle to identify and acknowledge when something is amiss. Emotional distress may manifest as irritability, anger, withdrawal, or physical symptoms rather than traditional signs like sadness or crying. This can make it more challenging to recognise mental health challenges when they arise.
One of the most alarming consequences of this silence is the high rate of suicide among men. Globally, men are significantly more likely to die by suicide than women, often by three to four times, despite being less likely to be diagnosed with depression or seek help. Building environments—at home, work, and in society—that encourage open conversation and emotional resilience is essential for protecting and improving men’s mental health.
Boys and men
Boys and men face unique health and social challenges that often go under-addressed. Globally, men tend to live shorter lives than women, often due to a combination of biological factors and behavioural risks. As women have gained greater participation in the workforce and education, traditional gender roles have shifted, leaving many men uncertain about their identity and societal expectations.
The pressures on boys in the digital age are cause for concern. Social media, online influencers, and algorithm-driven content can reinforce harmful stereotypes about masculinity, success, and appearance. Encouraging digital literacy, emotional intelligence, and safe spaces for self-expression from a young age is key to supporting boys’ healthy development and long-term wellbeing.
Her Health
Simone Manuel made a return after being diagnosed with overtraining syndrome.
Prita Laura promoting free health screenings via local centers or the Satu Sehat Mobile app in Indonesia
Flo Health, a period tracking app, founded by men is Europe’s first femtech unicorn after raising a record $200m.
Resilience over repression
Left, Good Anger by Sam Parker is a book about anger, one of our most complex emotions, how it became a taboo and the cost that suppressing it has on our mental and physical health, relationships, and society.
Stress responses
Women are often socially conditioned to suppress anger and prioritize the needs of others, which leads to chronic internal stress. This repression contributes to a range of illnesses, from autoimmune diseases to depression, by disrupting the body’s natural stress responses. As gender-aware mental health becomes more mainstream, we’ll see growing focus on trauma-informed care, nervous system regulation, and the long-term health effects of caregiving roles, workplace inequality, and societal expectations.
Therapies addressing stored stress and intergenerational trauma (such as somatic therapies, mindfulness, and breathwork) will be better integrated into women’s healthcare. Workplace well-being policies may evolve to support emotional expression and reduce burnout. Health tracking tools will start to measure not just physical symptoms but emotional patterns, giving women greater agency over their inner lives and long-term resilience.
A focus on women
Women’s health is finally receiving long-overdue attention from researchers, policymakers, and technologists. After decades of underfunding and neglect, where clinical trials often excluded women and key health concerns like endometriosis, PCOS, and perimenopause were dismissed, there’s a visible shift. New research centers, such as the Seckin Endometriosis Research Center, and national initiatives like Canada’s NWHRI, are reshaping the agenda.
Women’s health is no longer a niche topic, but a critical frontier in public health and innovation. Closing gender gaps in treatment, care, data, and funding could add $400 billion to global GDP by 2040 and give women 2.5 more healthy days each year. Gender bias in funding is a barrier to femtech innovation, femtech companies exclusively founded by women receive 28% of venture capital funding, compared with 38% of the funding won by femtech companies founded by men.
Metabolic Shift
Data on GLP-1 by Evaluate Farma and McKinsey and Company
Glucose Goddess is a French biochemist, bestselling author, and founder of the Glucose Goddess movement. The glucose goddess anti-spike approach focuses on reducing the severity of glucose spikes.
Stelo by Dexcom is an over-the-counter glucose monitor that collaborates with the Oura ring for tracking glucose levels and provides health insights.
What does it *feel* like for cortisol to be out of balance over the course of a day? by Function health.
Health Intelligence
GPL-1
The advent of weight management drugs such as GLP-1s. There are 19 launches of GLP-1 medication expected by 2030. This is an opportunity for excellent health for all. While the FDA first approved GLP-1s in 2005, 6% of Americans are now on medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, and 12% of US adults have tried a GLP-1. That number keeps climbing.
Recently, GLP-1 RAs have gained prominence for their role in weight loss, leading to their approval for obesity treatment. Using GPL-1s can lead to changes in public health, including potential benefits and drawbacks. It might reduce healthcare costs. Side effects include an increased risk of further pancreatitis, arthritis, and kidney stones.
Holistic approach
Metabolic health refers to having optimal levels of blood sugar, triglycerides, cholesterol, blood pressure, and waist circumference, without the need for medication. Prioritising metabolic health supports a comprehensive, whole-body approach to well-being, managing weight and addressing the underlying biological processes that influence health, disease risk, and longevity.
In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in patterns of illness, with certain cancers appearing more frequently among younger people. There is a well-established link between metabolic risk factors and cancer, including high insulin levels (insulin resistance), type 2 diabetes, visceral fat accumulation, and sedentary lifestyles, all of which increase the chances of developing various forms of cancer.
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes — including you.”
– Anne Lamott (an American novelist)
Natural Connection
Photo by Black Canary outdoor club, Berlin
Photo by Rise and Root Farm
The Mycelium Garden Shed, a mycelium-clad pavilion housing at The Chelsea flower show by Studio Weave, Tom Massey and Sebastian Cox
Move outside
Photo by Tashan Dwyer
Connection
Facilitating access to the natural world is just as crucial as protecting it. As of October 2024, only 31 of 195 countries had submitted national plans to the U.N. biodiversity secretariat to meet the 2030 goals (NBSAP), highlighting a significant gap between commitment and action.
One of the most direct and personal ways to deepen our relationship with nature is through food. Supporting local food systems, regenerative agriculture, and school gardens makes nature tangible and meaningful. Minimally processed, whole food approach to nutrition, reconnecting with how our food is grown, understanding its origins, how it’s cultivated, and its dependence on healthy soil, clean water, and thriving ecosystems can reignite a sense of stewardship and belonging to the land.
Designing in harmony with local ecosystems, funding conservation efforts, and expanding access to natural spaces through education, urban planning, and public health are all essential steps forward. Food is a powerful gateway. When people grow, prepare, and share meals rooted in natural systems, they not only nourish their bodies, they also restore a vital connection to the Earth.
Mental motion
Time spent walking, running, or just being in nature is known to have a measurable impact on the body and the mind. Movement in nature is a form of “mental motion.” The rhythm of walking can stimulate creativity, memory, and mental clarity. Moving through nature can change how we feel and perceive the world, boosting memory, supporting mental health, and lowering cortisol. Studies have revealed that proximity to tree-rich environments correlates with improved psychological well-being as a low-cost, high-impact action.
Early daylight also influences our circadian rhythms. A routine, simple morning walk helps to support deeper sleep and improved emotional regulation, calibrating us on a cellular level. Integrating a grounded approach to daily movement in natural elements can offer a biologically rooted path for long-term well-being.
Longevity
Eric Topol's book Super Agers explores the medical revolution transforming human longevity and reshaping how we prevent and treat chronic diseases.
Lifeforce is a proactive health program, helping people add more life to their years
Science-backed monitoring
Ageing intelligence
By 2030 and beyond, advancing tools like epigenetic and proteomic clocks will be essential in translating biological complexity into actionable insights for everyday healthcare. These technologies measure how organs age and how lifestyle influences gene expression, holding promise for personalised forecasts of health trajectories.
Combined with AI and real-time monitoring, they can provide early warnings and disease management strategies tailored to the individual. Integrating these insights demands thoughtful communication. To avoid confusion or fear, clinicians will need to offer clarity, context, and guidance, helping patients understand probabilities and make informed decisions.
Longevity includes not just physical health but emotional well-being, which is increasingly recognised as central to how we regulate ourselves and age. Interventions like hormone replacement therapy (HRT), particularly estrogen, are being explored for their potential to support healthy longevity. A holistic approach that blends molecular insight with emotional and lifestyle support will be key to meaningful, sustainable ageing.
Personal prevention
According to the United Nations, a “longevity revolution” is underway. By 2050, there will be an eightfold increase in centenarians, estimated at approximately 3.7 million people. By 2080, people aged 65 will outnumber children under 18. How to have a healthspan, not a lifespan, is growing in importance with attention to the habits and care required to promote health. Resilience is also a critical biomarker that signals how our body responds to stress.
Ageing and expanding healthspan is the science of extending the number of years with freedom from the big age-related diseases. The three most critical age-related diseases are cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative disease. As the knowledge of ageing deepens, the genetic code is no longer treated as a fixed fate but as a guide. Polygenetic risk scores can assist doctors in predicting the risk of disease, sometimes decades before symptoms appear. Patients placed on a bell curve can understand their results and use them as a prompt for personal prevention.
HUM2M is the longevity clinic in Chelsea, UK, spanning the fields of health, performance, nutrition, skin, and aesthetics. HUM2N takes biohacking to the next level with personalised therapies and treatments that ultimately unlock living optimally for longer.
Water
The Tyto compact city-friendly sauna model in a Notting Hill garden
Cold plunging in pairs at London’s contrast therapy centre Arc
Rejuvenation
Photo by Six Senses which received a certification from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council for their efforts to reduce negative environmental impacts
Recover and reset
Water plays an important role in our overall well-being. Staying hydrated helps our bodies function correctly and supports brain performance: even slight dehydration can affect concentration and mood. Beyond drinking water, regular baths, saunas, steam rooms, and ice baths are becoming part of everyday routines that help people relax, recover, and reset. These practices offer a way to slow down, enjoy natural light and fresh air, and feel more connected to ourselves and the world.
Hydration isn’t just about drinking water; it’s about replenishing vital minerals and electrolytes that support optimal bodily function. It helps the body function optimally. Many bodily functions depend on water levels in the body. Body temperature regulation, muscle function, nerve impulses, waste removal, metabolism, heart rate, and blood pressure all depend on hydration.
Essential
Water will be scarce in the future. By 2050, billions of people may experience water shortages due to various factors, including climate change, population growth, water pollution, and inadequate water management. When waters run dry, people can’t get enough to drink, wash, or feed crops, and economic decline may occur. In the Netherlands, the Dutch Court of Audit notes a rising threat of drinking water shortage due to increasing demand and inadequate conservation.
Water conservation is a key component of sustainable development. It ensures the availability of water resources for future generations and supports various aspects of human life, including health, food security, and economic growth.
Photo shared by Pamela Anderson
“We are no match for its fertile, forceful, awe-inspiring power, and like all life, water deserves the highest respect.”
– Amber C. Snider, Author Wonderment
Recovery
Therabody Recovery Air Boots
TheraFace Facial Health Therapy is a way to rejuvenate the skin and target specific concerns with LED light treatment
Therabody® SleepMask to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer with a 100% blackout eye mask with vibration
Recalibrate
Detoxification
Detoxification supports overall well-being; it is a continuous process the body naturally carries out through vital systems like the liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, and skin. This system may benefit from added support in times of overload or imbalance. Techniques such as lymphatic compression, meridian programs, and targeted wellness protocols can help stimulate and enhance the body’s innate detox pathways.
A wide range of therapies is available to assist the body’s recovery and detox efforts. Infrared saunas, electrical stimulation, personalised nutrient protocols, and high-performance enhancements all aim to nudge the body toward balance gently. The aim is to unlock the body’s own ability to reset, release, and thrive, from the inside out.
Enhance all-over body function
In today's fast-paced world, our bodies are exposed to stress, environmental toxins, and daily physical demands. Recovery provides the body with an opportunity to reset, recalibrate, and restore balance. Recovery is now viewed as an active intervention that enables the body to heal and build resilience for future challenges.
One of the leading modalities in modern recovery is LED light therapy. This noninvasive treatment delivers specific wavelengths of light that are absorbed by our cells, encouraging them to produce more energy. As a result, cellular repair accelerates, inflammation is reduced, and the skin becomes more vibrant and resilient. With enhanced energy production, the body becomes better equipped to heal itself efficiently and respond to external stressors.
Infrared sauna at Pause Studio
Social wellness
Urban sports club The Dopamine Studio in Berlin
AIR TALK is a lyrical and imaginative example of Yoko Ono’s now iconic instructional artworks by Bold tendencies
Actor Dame Kristin Scott Thomas reads a selection of Kafka’s short stories in the Holywell Music Room in Oxford
Black Canary outdoor group Berlin
IRL connection
Together
Social wellness is achieved when people are able to form and maintain healthy, reciprocal relationships that provide mutual care, trust, and support. These connections are crucial to our emotional resilience, enabling us to navigate stress, grief, and the everyday pressures of life.
Positive relationships, whether with family, friends, colleagues, or community members, are central to human flourishing. They offer emotional support, a sense of belonging, and a buffer against loneliness and isolation. In contrast, disconnection and social withdrawal can erode wellbeing, leaving people vulnerable to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
Physical activity in group settings, such as team sports or walking groups, supports physical health and social bonding. Shared experiences like attending cultural events, volunteering, or sharing meals can deepen relationships and reduce emotional isolation, strengthening the social fabric and improving overall wellbeing.
Loneliness crisis
By 2030, loneliness is projected to reach epidemic proportions, particularly across Western societies. Loneliness is now being recognised as a public health concern that could surpass obesity in its impact on population health by 2030. Contributing factors include urbanisation, digital overconnectivity (which can displace meaningful face-to-face interaction), an ageing population, changing family structures, and the erosion of community bonds.
If left unaddressed, this crisis threatens to undermine individual wellbeing and social cohesion, economic productivity, and healthcare systems. Public health policies are beginning to evolve, highlighting the need for systemic interventions, including urban planning that encourages social connection, school and workplace programs that build social skills, and healthcare systems that screen for and treat loneliness as a serious health issue.
Romanticism
Sketch is presenting a ‘floricultural’ tribute to Jane Austen in celebration of what would be the author’s 250th birthday. The event transforms the restaurant's interior into a whimsical English garden, inspired by Austen's works and her love for the outdoors.
What is a good life?
Avocado Toast with Chive Blossoms, photo by feedfeed
Flowers, flora in contemporary art & culture, summer seasons in the Saatchi Gallery
Engaging with beauty
Engaging with beauty is a way to cultivate a more profound sense of well-being and live a more examined, meaningful life. In a world often driven by bad news. Intentionally slowing down to appreciate the beauty in art, nature, and daily moments becomes a quiet act of resistance.
Living philosophically means not just thinking about values, but actively choosing a way of life that aligns with them. Beauty can anchor us in the present moment, foster gratitude, and open space for joy, wonder, and contemplation—all essential components of holistic wellness. When we align our lives with what moves us and gives us meaning, we expand the time we spend truly alive, connected, and whole.
Sense of self
Romanticism, as an artistic and philosophical movement, emphasises the value of individual experience, emotion, and imagination. Rather than viewing reason as the highest form of understanding, Romantic thinkers leaned into the richness of subjective experience, expressing emotion as a path toward self-discovery and personal truth.
This focus on feeling and creativity aligns closely with the principles of holistic health, with emotional expression as a powerful tool for healing and connection. Romanticism's legacy invites us to view our inner worlds as worthy of exploration, helping us process emotions, deepen self-awareness, and embrace the complexity of what it means to be human.
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Zack MacLeod Pinsent is the 26-year-old owner of Pinsent Tailoring, a bespoke period tailor that crafts clothing for Men and Women from the 1660s to 1900 using period methods and materials to recreate history.