Dying Well Initiative 2023 Trends The Dying Well Initiative cites five trends in its 2023 overview, from end-of-life knowledge as a super power to the importance of seeking joy, gratitude, meaning and giving. Each trend includes numerous sources for more information. Trend 1: End-of-Life Knowledge is a Super Power Knowledge is power, and the general public is becoming more powerful with a renewed mission to…
Digital Wellness Initiative Trends for 2019
Digital Wellness Initiative 2019 Trends TREND 1: Consumers demand greater transparency and privacy Over the last decade, consumers were smitten with all of the new devices and services that came with Internet 2.0. So smitten, in fact, that we were quite willing to give up significant amounts of privacy and allow a certain amount of power and control to come from corporate advertisers. It seemed…
Digital Wellness Initiative Trends for 2020
Digital Wellness Initiative 2020 Trends TREND 1: Surge in online wellness services As the physical world has been put on hold due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus, online wellness solutions have surged. From yoga classes to group fitness to one-on-one consultations, the wellness market has adjusted quickly to meet the demand. For instance, the meditation app Headspace experienced a 19-fold jump in users completing a calming…
Digital Wellness Initiative Trends for 2021
Digital Wellness Initiative 2021 Trends TREND 1: Mobile Mental Health Support Along with other fields in healthcare, technology has helped revolutionize mental health support and data collection. This mobile mental health support helps users find solutions, share their experiences, consult with professionals, and perform psychologically calming activities.[i] According to the American Psychological Association, the number of mental health-related self-applications is currently between 10,000 and 20,000.…
Digital Wellness Initiative Trends for 2022
Digital Wellness Initiative 2022 Trends TREND 1: This Year Social Media Users Want Real Life Connection It’s no secret that the lives we see documented on social media are not really the lives that people are living. More often than not, whether it is a picture posted on Instagram, or a status update on Facebook, all we are seeing is a snapshot of a person’s…
Consulting Best Practices Initiative Trends for 2021
Consulting Best Practices Initiative 2021 Trends TREND 1: Specialization of Consultants in Specific Silos This is especially true for larger development projects, which may have a consultant who handles medical spa aspects, another for the overall design, and someone else focused on operations, for instance. Consultants may also focus on specific silos, including luxury yachts, casinos, wellness destinations and outdoor wellness. TREND 2: Collaboration with…
