
Wellbeing is key to a healthy, fulfilling, and balanced life. Unfortunately, the stresses and demands of our busy, fast-paced, modern lifestyles can often distract us from self-care. But research shows that a lack of wellbeing can indicate declining health for an entire community. That is why leading lifestyle and wellness companies, such as QNET, support World Wellbeing Week (June 26 – 30) by bringing attention to the importance of self-care and its global impact.
What Is Wellbeing?
Good health is much more than just the absence of illness. It encompasses all aspects of an individual’s life, including physical, emotional, economic, and social status. Health experts use the term wellbeing to describe this complex set of factors contributing to a person’s overall happiness and satisfaction.
These factors are deeply interconnected, and their impact varies from one individual to another. Researchers have discovered that people who report higher levels of wellbeing are less likely to suffer disease, illness, or injury. They also have more robust immune systems and recover from illness faster. Research also indicates that greater levels of wellbeing in a community have been linked to positive public health indicators that affect society as a whole, such as increased healthier behaviours like exercising and eating well, increased productivity, improved mental health, and greater social connectedness.
Living a “modern lifestyle” can contribute to lower levels of wellbeing. Busy schedules, family and social obligations, constant virtual connectivity, and long work schedules leave many people with little time for important self-care activities such as exercise, maintaining a nutritious diet, and getting enough rest.
The vital role of self-care has grown in the public consciousness over the past three years, as the pandemic’s unprecedented mental, physical, social, and economic impacts have sharpened people’s focus on wellbeing. As the world emerged from lockdowns and social distancing, many people made dramatic changes in their lives, prioritising personal relationships, a healthy work-life balance, and pursuing meaning and purpose rather than material goods.
Lifestyle and Wellness Companies Step Up
Since 2018, the last week of June has been designated World Wellbeing Week, a time to recognise and celebrate all things wellness related. The increased awareness of wellbeing has propelled a growing demand for quality health and wellness products. A report by Nielsen IQ found that worldwide, consumers seek products that promote a comprehensive approach to mental and physical health, meaningful and purposeful living, social connection, environmental betterment, balance, happiness, and fulfilment.
