Apart from the big fuss Covid-19 has brought upon the world, the digital age also played a huge role in birthing new lifestyles and interests to many. In this era where balance is essential both in technology and health, people need to sway along with the changes to keep up. So, here are the new lifestyle trends that are gradually shaping the world into a new global culture.

Lifestyle Trends in the New Norm

Simple Palate Satisfaction

It was only just a few years back when foodies take flight and enjoyed flavourful dishes. Due to the pandemic, many suffered from cognitive depletion which triggers the person to opt for a more simple dish and significantly reducing the satisfaction and enjoyment of eating complex-flavoured food. Many are now opting for something familiar. Something their taste buds have taken for granted in the past years before Covid-19. This behaviour is triggered by one’s brain who is exhausted from processing multiple flavours in one bite. Simple food does not take that much effort for the brain to process. Given most people are drained from the current landscape of the economy it led to a mass “flavour fatigue”.  

The Rise of Mental Awareness

A few years back, mental health is something most people give little to no importance to. However, prior to the sudden incarceration of everybody when the pandemic penetrated the world, anxiety, depression, and loneliness rampantly increased. Hence, mental health awareness was highlighted to promote awareness and solution to the problem. 

Self-help podcasts became popular and gyms, yoga, pilates, and meditation are a few of the self-care activities people are investing in to keep their minds sane. The sudden challenge of our well-being triggered everybody to take care of themselves not only mentally but also physically, and psychologically. 

Switching to Sustainable Living 

Not only the dwellers of the planet were affected, but our mother nature also suffered a lot of damages over the course of time where the older generation are producing toxic products and things mindlessly. The good news, this generation is more attuned to the causes and effects of their actions and this generation has an open mind which allows them to see and feel the long-term effects of constantly damaging the environment. 

While human beings have the capability to save the planet, they also have the capability to destroy it. Everyone contributes to its destruction just by doing their everyday mundane routine. Waste disposal and management are some of the big causes of pollution apart from light, noise, air, and other forms of pollution. The list goes on. So, on a brighter note, individuals, concerning brands, and even certain industries are looking for a solution to decrease waste production. 

Nowadays, individuals are slowly living sustainably in their own humanly ways. Some industries are designing a circular industry that recycles resources. And brands are gradually switching to a more sustainable operation and work culture. 

Localisation is Booming

Giant companies can’t just simply switch to sustainable practices even though they can. They are already rooted in their usual business operations and it may cause a lot of resources if they do so. As part of the switch, many people are opting for local restaurants, locally-produced products, or even local BNB’s to stray away from the toxic culture of the capitalists. Local products are already practising mindful business practices. From the materials, production, and ethical employee treatment are becoming a normal culture to most local shops. 

Change is inevitable and as people of this generation, the bright future of the next generation lies in our hands. It is our responsibility to leave a little less evil and polluted planet to ensure the young ones will have the chance to enjoy lush nature, clean air, and a conscious mindset.