Against a backdrop of uncertainty, people are searching for new sources of control and stability. Where science and ancient wisdom have been conventionally pitted against one another, many are moving towards an integrated approach to authority that draws from the best of both worlds.

People are craving comfort. Amid what can feel like a state of constant crisis – a layering of traumatic societal events – it can sometimes seem like we’ve lost a sense of scale and cohesion. In the face of this, the desire to retreat into nostalgia is more seductive than ever.

Navigating reality has become an almost constant shock to the system. With the ongoing cost of living crisis, wars, political polarisation, and global environmental issues, life’s stresses are becoming increasingly difficult to escape. With individuals and collectives in a perpetual state of disturbance, peop...

A museum in New York has curated an area for people to freely access spaces to practice mindfulness routines. With the daily stresses of life mounting on people’s shoulders, brands have an opportunity to find creative ways of redefining space in order to help people unwind.

Berlin-based app Aumio is bringing mindfulness to children, delivering coping strategies to aid in emotional regulation. While concerns over children’s mental health increase, apprehension as to the use of tech as a solution persists, leading to divided opinions on its potential benefits.

With the outside world becoming less predictable, Americans are seeking stability within themselves by focusing on self-care. But as this social phenomenon spills into multiple health and beauty categories, how can beauty brands deliver meaningful propositions around personal wellbeing?

Americans reignited their faith during the pandemic, and are looking to maintain spiritual habits outside of traditional church-going. Glorify, a new Christian-focused app is blending daily prayer, mindfulness, and community in the digital space for people who are seeking connection and ritual.