The Pandemic has given the public a holistic view of the idea of wellness is-a-Vis, longevity. With no entrenched curative process and means available, the public was driven to understand the idea of holistic well-being, right from immunity-boosting measures to physical and emotional toning. Today, people, at least a certain segment of the population have…
The Pandemic which swept through the world has caused a great deal of disruption and tragedy. However, as the hazy clouds clear off the horizon, one can now see a silver lining…” Wellness Awareness. “The pandemic not only resulted in the loss of life and employment but also served as a mirror, reflecting the wellness and health issues plaguing societies across the globe, these problems, though recognized prior, were shoved under the carpet, until the pandemic reared their ugly head.” The Pandemic was a real eye-opener to many, who ignored their own wellness, and caught up in the cycle of leading their lives. “According to experts, the Pandemic has shifted the global gaze from longevity to wellness, in an earnest manner like never before.
Mr. Srivastava added, ” Earlier the stress was on longevity and increasing one’s life span, however, little attention was paid to bringing wellness into it.”
Today, the pandemic has changed it all, people are as concerned about living healthy as they are about extending their life span.
To shed further light, Uday Gosalia, founder of UGO, said, ” We are all aware, like never before, that wellness holds the key, this means a holistic approach to mental wellness, Nutrition, and physical fitness, and above all emotional stability “
Add on to Covid the Game changer: One of the main motivating factors during the pandemic phase was reconnecting with the concept of prevention. The Pandemic had once again opened the doors to immunity-boosting measures, right from rigorous exercise to immune boosters as there was no sure shot curative process or methodology
” Essentially, the pandemic had punctured our sense of invincibility and unassailability, bringing our primordial fear of existence back to life”
Uday Ghosalia
The pandemic rang the alarm bells, pulling back many from hedonistic overindulgence and allowing them to indulge in what could be described as a reality check.
However, both experts and some among the general public fear that people could find their way back to the old ways, however, they do believe that the change in attitude and perception, is permanent in certain sections and percentage of the population if not all.