The importance of wellness and health trends has increased than ever before. The wellness movement is here to stay, and it has impacted everything, from how we wake up, to how we travel and how we exercise.Trend data shows that more people are looking for open spaces and the great outdoors in order to practice well-being. This has led to a significant increase in searches for activities like wild swimming and earthing. PaulCamper has compiled a list of wellness trends that will be popular in 2021.Wild SwimmingWorldwide searches for wild water swimming have increased by 130% in the last 12 months. In the UK, wild swimming Scotland searches have increased by 900%.This wellness trend encourages you make the most of all the natural swimming pools, including the freshwater rivers and lakes. Wild swimming is said to provide a physical and mental boost that can be beneficial for your mental health.Grounding/EarthingGrounding, also known as earthing, is the act of connecting to nature via its electrical energy. It's much simpler than it sounds. Earthing helps you let go of your day-to-day worries and focuses on reducing the pressures of modern technology, allowing you to feel calmer. This trend offers many mental and physical benefits. It is known to reduce anxiety, insomnia, and chronic fatigue.Grounding or earthing searches have seen a 300% increase in the last year. This is a result of people spending more time indoors and allowing them to reconnect with nature.BreathworkBreathing techniques and exercises that help you focus your mind and body are now a popular wellness trend. In fact, searches for breathwork have increased by 950% in the past 12 months.There are many types of breathwork that you can choose from, making it easy to find the right one for you. Breathingwork is so versatile that you can practice it anywhere. Relaxing in the park and listening to the waves of the ocean can help relieve tension. You can also make your morning coffee at home.Digital detoxingAlthough digital detoxing isn't a new trend in wellness, it has been growing in popularity as we have become more comfortable with our technology and are at home.And So To Bed's psychologist Dr Lindsay Browning explains how phones could be disrupting our sleep. Blue light is what our eyes look for to determine the time. Your brain will interpret the bright sunlight from your phone as the middle of the night.This can have a knock-on effect, as your brain tells you not to put your phone down in order to go to bed. It doesn't believe it is night-time.Scream TherapyYou want to let go of all your anger and build-up emotion in the middle of a field. Screaming therapy is known to have benefits for trauma relief and letting loose steam. You can shout at the top of you lungs without fear or consequences. If you are struggling to overcome something, finding a quiet space is crucial.
