2020 is the year of MICRO – Making Incremental Changes to Reconnect Ourselves
A new year and decade welcome the opportunity to evaluate our wellness and identify new ways of boosting our mind, body and spirit. The wellness industry is booming and is set to continue trending well into 2020 as it’s no longer seen as a niche market. People are looking for ways to be their ‘best self’ and want simple techniques to incorporate wellness into their daily routines.
The last decade has been all about going hard and fast with the rise of HIIT and restrictive diets like Keto. But 2020 sees a shift in direction, with an increasing trend towards technology and personal experiences to enhance both our physical and emotional state. Global technology leader, Huawei, in partnership with trend intelligence experts, Stylus, has identified the most exciting wellness trend for the new decade – MICRO – Making Incremental Changes to Reconnect Ourselves.
This new approach to wellness focuses on making small, smart and simple adjustments to lifestyles with the help of the latest tech.
In 2020, hard core fitness regimes will be shunned for a softer and more holistic approach to wellness activities, underpinned by wearable technology to track vital statistics and audio experiences.
MICRO has been identified at a time when the complexities of balancing work and life, as well as the pressure to succeed, has caused increased millennial fatigue and burnout [1]. With new activities like HIIPA, mobile-meditation, micro-dosed nature, sound-baths and recovery-focused studios opening around Europe, it’s clear that a cultural shift towards wellbeing is on the horizon.
Those at the forefront of this wellness revolution are adopting a #GoMICRO way-of-life. Dr Frank Lipman, a pioneer and specialist in functional and integrative medicine, known for his celebrity clientele including, Gwyneth Paltrow, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Arianna Huffington said: “HUAWEI has identified a shift away from the one-size-fits-all approach to wellness – which does not take our individual needs into account. The MICRO trend promotes a bespoke manageable regime that utilises technology and supports a desire for simple, integrated activities that produce real results.”
Why the Wellness Trend of Small Changes Still Matters?
The wellness trend behind MICRO may have been introduced in 2020, yet its central idea remains relevant for anyone with a busy lifestyle. Rather than overhauling every habit, choose one manageable action and notice how it fits into your day. Exploring simple biohacking techniques might mean keeping a consistent bedtime, while daily gardening rituals offer a gentle reason to step away from screens. These small choices are personal, practical and easier to maintain than an ambitious routine that becomes another source of pressure.
Make Everyday Wellbeing Feel Effortless
Start by identifying one moment that already exists in your schedule, such as making morning coffee or finishing work. Use it as a cue for a short walk, a screen-free pause or a few minutes of stretching. A flexible wellness routine leaves room for changing energy levels and commitments, so missing a day does not mean starting again. Wearable devices can help you notice patterns, but they need not turn self-care into a competition. Consistency matters more than a perfect score.
I like the sound of MICRO, mainly because it appears easy to stick to. I find that when we set ourselves big wellness changes they’re harder to sustain but because this trend encourages small and easy changes that weald big results you’re less likely to give up. MICRO is definitely the way forward for me.
To find out more about the MICRO trend and the drivers behind it head to https//consumer.huawei.com/uk/
[1] In May 2019, the World Health Organisation added burnout to its International Classification of Diseases – meaning that as of 2020, it will become a globally recognised occupational phenomenon.
