Project Bold Life’s Top Lifestyle Trends in 2023

Wellness, self-care, sustainability, and passion: nothing screams 2023 more than these four words. Throughout the year, the most prominent trends followed the ideals of achieving balance, reconnection to nature, and going green. Although businesses and corporations incorporated them in many ways, the lifestyle industry–including fitness and wellness–ensured that all their hottest fads focused on one’s well-being, reigniting passion and being environmentally conscious. Here are seven of the top lifestyle trends in 2023.

(What were some of the biggest fitness trends of 2023? Project Bold Life breaks it down for you here!)

Houseplant Supremacy

In 2023, more people have started working from home, making things more convenient and productive than traveling to and from the office daily. But while it offers several perks to workers, it also means staying indoors for most of the day 24/7. Many medical experts and a growing body of research on the matter noted that prolonged periods indoors harm one’s physical and mental well-being, which could lead to long-term diseases and other problems.

One of the many solutions to help combat these effects is houseplants. Although houseplants had their fair share of praise and popularity in the last decade, more households embraced owning a pot or two in their homes in 2023. Houseplants help beautify the place and alleviate stress and anxiety. In addition, they give the space a more calming and relaxing presence, which helps maintain one’s mental health and increase productivity. It’s also one of the trends that caters to the biophilic movement, which focuses on reconnecting with nature.

Slow Living Movement

In the past few years, fast-paced living has become the norm for many households worldwide. But in 2023, many people decided to step back from the usual hustle and bustle and join the slow living movement. This lifestyle trend is about leading a conscious, mindful, and meaningful existence.

Many people participating in the slow living movement focused on creating a peaceful space for mindfulness and using muted color palettes for their interior design. In addition, they also practice minimal contact with technology and spend more time doing outdoor activities like hiking, walking, and gardening.

Wellness Gardens

Wellness gardens are another lifestyle and real estate trend that is booming post-pandemic. Gardens have always been a beautiful and practical addition to any home, but in 2023, they’re also becoming a sanctuary for many homeowners. Creating and landscaping wellness gardens provide people with a slice of escape from the concrete jungles where most live nowadays.

Wellness is one of the top things people focus on during the year, and having a place where they can unwind and relax is crucial. Wellness gardens are trending because they could fit in any space homeowners have available, like their apartment balconies or their house’s backyard. The point is to achieve a natural sanctuary that could make someone disconnect from the outside world to rejuvenate.

Fika and Hygge

Scandinavian customs and practices are also at the height of their fame in 2023, especially the art of fika and hygge. Fika is a custom that involves drinking coffee and eating baked goods to slow people down during the day. In Sweden, it’s a tradition that offers workers a chance to refuel from work’s demands.

In addition, Fika is also a state of mind. It means taking twenty minutes out of your day to enjoy the present while catching up with friends and coworkers over a cup of coffee. Practicing fika improves one’s mood, creates camaraderie at work, and provides encouragement and motivation.

Hygge, a Scandinavian term, means taking the time away from the rush of life to be together with the people you love and care for or yourself, to relax and enjoy life’s small pleasures. It’s a trend focusing on comfort, relaxation, and safety that many incorporate in designing their homes.

Sustainable Alternatives

Sustainability is one of 2023’s core principles and aligns with the go-green movement. More people are becoming environmentally conscious and prefer using products with ethically sourced materials. Consumers also have increasing concerns about the impact of their purchases on the environment and society.

In addition, more companies and brands are demonstrating sustainability and social responsibility. Businesses are looking for sustainable alternatives for their product materials and even adding new policies to ensure things are more eco-friendly.

Finding Balance and Passion

Finding balance, reigniting passion, and living a fulfilling life are essential for many people in 2023. Due to this, they’re looking for ways and practices that could help them achieve a balanced lifestyle in the modern world. One solution came from Japan: Ikigai.

Ikigai is the Japanese concept of finding the reason for being. Ikigai is a person’s life purpose that brings them joy and inspires them to get out of bed every day. Finding your ikigai means having a life and a passion that you love and are good at, which you could earn from while providing benefits to the world. Once these four qualities overlap, a person finds their ikigai.

Digital Detox

It’s no secret that people have become dependent on technology over the years. Instead of communicating face-to-face and doing things themselves, people stare at their phones and get things done for them with a press of a button.

Due to this, the digital detox movement picked up in 2023. The trend also acts as a challenge, urging people to cut off their screen time and put their minds to the present. Read all about the steps needed for a digital detox in this PBL story!

 

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