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Conscious Wellbeing

Brands and products for a Balanced Life

From economic pressures to environmental challenges, our fast-paced and interconnected world is causing consumers to face an unprecedented array of stressors. In response, a powerful trend is emerging – Conscious Wellbeing

People across the globe are placing greater emphasis on their personal wellbeing, recognising the need to prioritise not only their physical health but also their psychological, emotional, sexual, social, and financial wellbeing. Moments of calm and relaxation have become rare treasures.

Consumers are no longer content with surface-level enhancements; they crave products that go beyond aesthetics, offering a holistic approach that nourishes, rejuvenates, and elevates their natural beauty. Conscious Wellbeing signifies a significant shift towards holistic wellbeing, encompassing emotional, social, and psychological aspects of life, with this trend likely to evolve as both brands and consumers recognise this significance.

A person comforting another by taking their hands

78%

of consumers think their mental health is as important as their physical health (Source: Ipsos)

People laughing

$8.5TN

the size that the wellness economy is expected to reach in 2027, growing 8.6% annually over the next five years (Source: The Global Wellness Institute)

People gardening

$38.5BN

how much the global functional and natural health food market is projected to be valued at in 2033 (Source: Statista)

Tracking the trend

Conscious Wellbeing reflects a transformation in our understanding of what it means to be healthy and happy

The growth of Conscious Wellbeing conversations: July 2021-June 2023

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Conversations

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Growth rate

Ways in

Brands that need a way in to Conscious Wellbeing can embrace these 'microtrends' and meet consumer demands and their wellbeing goals

  • At-home and Near-home Sanctuaries

    People are creating havens within their homes that emulate the comforting experiences of the outside world. By curating their surroundings to encompass all they need, they find convenience and tranquility without venturing far from their own home.

  • Substitute & Expanded Products

    The pursuit of wellbeing goes beyond mere physical health, with consumers selecting products not only for nutritional benefits but also for mood-enhancing and mental well-being properties. This trend expands to other product categories like fashion (smart materials) and technology (wearables), as consumers seek multifunctional solutions that go beyond basic attributes.​

  • Decelerated Occasions

    Amidst the whirlwind pace of modern life, a countermovement is emerging, urging people to savour moments at a slower pace and encouraging disconnection from the hustle and bustle. These new-found rituals foster enriched social interactions and provide opportunities to appreciate the simple pleasures in life. ​

  • Celebrating Self-Love

    Consumers are embracing self-care and self-love, acknowledging the importance of physical, emotional, and mental health. This trend fosters a culture of self-acceptance and appreciation, emphasising the significance of mental wellness and positive self-image. ​

At-home and Near-home Sanctuaries

People are creating havens within their homes that emulate the comforting experiences of the outside world. By curating their surroundings to encompass all they need, they find convenience and tranquility without venturing far from their own home.

Conversations

July '21 - June '23

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Growth Rate YOY

July '21–June '22 vs. July '22–June '23

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Most Discussed:

(Highest volume, with steady growth)

+14%
190K
Cooking at Home

Growing:

(High volume, with high growth rate)

+32%
76K
Bringing Experiences Home

Emerging:

(Growing volume, with high growth rate)

+42.5%
36K
Neighbourhood Activities

What are the regional conversation growth rates?

What are the regional conversation growth rates?

What are the regional conversation growth rates?

What are the regional conversation growth rates?

What are the regional conversation growth rates?

Substitute & Expanded Products

The pursuit of wellbeing goes beyond mere physical health, with consumers selecting products not only for nutritional benefits but also for mood-enhancing and mental well-being properties. This trend expands to other product categories like fashion (smart materials) and technology (wearables), as consumers seek multifunctional solutions that go beyond basic attributes.​

Conversations

July '21 - June '23

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Growth Rate YOY

July '21–June '22 vs. July '22–June '23

+ 0 %

Most Discussed:

(Highest volume, with steady growth)

+27%
552K
Wellbeing Gadgets

Growing:

(High volume, with high growth rate)

+37%
44K
Expanded Beverages

Emerging:

(Growing volume, with high growth rate)

+32%
8K
Experimental Concoctions

What are the regional conversation growth rates?

What are the regional conversation growth rates?

What are the regional conversation growth rates?

What are the regional conversation growth rates?

What are the regional conversation growth rates?

Decelerated Occasions

Amidst the whirlwind pace of modern life, a countermovement is emerging, urging people to savour moments at a slower pace and encouraging disconnection from the hustle and bustle. These new-found rituals foster enriched social interactions and provide opportunities to appreciate the simple pleasures in life. ​

Conversations

July '21 - June '23

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Growth Rate YOY

July '21–June '22 vs. July '22–June '23

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Most Discussed:

(Highest volume, with steady growth)

+39%
48K
Recreation

Growing:

(High volume, with high growth rate)

+24%
23K
Meditation

Emerging:

(Growing volume, with high growth rate)

+43%
29K
Digital Detox

What are the regional conversation growth rates?

What are the regional conversation growth rates?

What are the regional conversation growth rates?

What are the regional conversation growth rates?

What are the regional conversation growth rates?

Celebrating Self-Love

Consumers are embracing self-care and self-love, acknowledging the importance of physical, emotional, and mental health. This trend fosters a culture of self-acceptance and appreciation, emphasising the significance of mental wellness and positive self-image. ​

Conversations

July '21 - June '23

+ 0 M

Growth Rate YOY

July '21–June '22 vs. July '22–June '23

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Most Discussed:

(Highest volume, with steady growth)

+19%
766K
Social Support Systems

Growing:

(High volume, with high growth rate)

+35%
348K
Mental Health

Emerging:

(Growing volume, with high growth rate)

+27%
223K
Self-Care

What are the regional conversation growth rates?

What are the regional conversation growth rates?

What are the regional conversation growth rates?

What are the regional conversation growth rates?

What are the regional conversation growth rates?

Regional Conver Stations

Explore below how Conscious Wellbeing conversations differ around the world

North America

Trending Topics

  • +78% Work Life Balance
  • +70% AI Fitness
  • +47% Burnout
  • Consumers are looking to ensure they fit in leisure activities to their daily schedules, such as taking long walks
  • The benefits of health tracking devices are being acknowledged. However concerns have emerged over privacy and personal data sharing
  • "Bed rotting" was a trend sweeping Tik Tok in the context of self-care, with people, particularly Gen Z, choosing to stay in bed all day
+18%

YOY Regional Conversation
Growth Rate

Europe

Trending Topics

  • +65% Enhanced Nutrition
  • +43% Experience at Home
  • +41% Functional Drinks
  • Consumers note the importance of wearable sensors and apps for personalised diets, with start-ups that specifically address mental health gaining significant attention
  • At-home spa activities to foster relaxation, home workouts to support physical and mental health, and cooking at home are important ways consumers are creating havens at home
  • Consumers are seeking non-alcoholic wine and zero-alcohol drinks industry
+36%

YOY Regional Conversation
Growth Rate

Africa

Trending Topics

  • +93% Mocktails
  • +85% Meditation
  • +78% Self-Care
  • Popular non-alcoholic beverages were discussed
  • Consumers note the benefits of meditation, in hope to restore mental health, sleep and happiness
  • People are engaging in volunteering activities to instil a sense of belonging
+36%

YOY Regional Conversation
Growth Rate

Asia Pacific

Trending Topics

  • +85% Holistic Wellbeing
  • +73% Support Groups and Communities
  • +41% Working from home
  • Individual governments promoted initiatives for wellbeing, with the Pakistani government, for example, launching the #Humraaz mental health app​
  • A shift is being acknowledged from an individualistic approach to self-care to a communal approach, termed "community care"
  • Consumers are looking to ensure they fit in leisure activities to their daily schedules, such as taking long walks
+65%

YOY Regional Conversation
Growth Rate

Latin America & Carribbean

Trending Topics

  • +78% Digital Detox
  • +71% Therapy
  • Consumers are undergoing digital detoxes, by deleting apps or deactivating social media accounts
  • Individuals openly sharing strategies for supporting their mental health
+27%

YOY Regional Conversation
Growth Rate

Case Study

Captain Morgan: ‘Enjoy Slow’

Bree Runway

Captain Morgan is a brand centred on spice, individuality, and fun, and its recent ‘Enjoy Slow’ campaign championed these values while encouraging consumers to drink at their own pace.

‘Enjoy Slow’ was the brand’s biggest-ever global responsible drinking campaign, and with the help of multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, and rapper Bree Runway, it called on people around the world to celebrate slower; to be confident to say no to a drink or another round if they wish and, ultimately, moderate their drinking.

Bree Runway singing

With consumers set to develop new rituals to help build ‘moments of deceleration’ into their day, Captain Morgan is continuing its broader commitment to ‘moderate drinking’ with the launch of Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0%, Captain Morgan’s first alcohol-free offering. The accompanying campaign, ‘Why you Whying’, used humour to challenge the negative societal pressure of being asked ‘why aren’t you drinking’ when people choose a non-alcoholic beverage.

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