SHIFT
Wellbeing
Drivers of
Change
Compassion and warmth is the new infrastructure. Equality, dignity and rights are the new global ambience. Self-care is the new mantra. Sustainability is the thought of ideators, promoters and designers. In every detail, in every project, the reach out is for a life based on the motto of ‘wellbeing first’. It is the guiding force of the industrial landscape.

Shows like London Real by Brian Rose and Impact Theory by Tom Bilyeu showcased content that addressed mental health.
Self-help experts and authors like Jay Shetty, Mel Robbins, Robin Sharma, Vishen Lakhiani produced content daily for platforms like Instagram that uplifts enlightens, energizes and entertains. Social Media platforms and apps are forces that reach out to many seeking a sanctuary for the mind in difficult times.

Microsoft has announced new features for its Teams communication platform. This is aimed to improve the work-life balance of the user. They will also introduce the virtual commute to create a mental bookend for remote workdays. The big MNCs across the globe are introducing mental wellness into their products.

STORIES THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE

New Tools Can Help Boost Wellbeing and Soothe Unexpected Stresses
Six months into the pandemic, working at home has become routine for many people – but at a cost.
Microsoft

Can An Algorithm Prevent Suicide ?
The Department of Veterans Affairs has turned to machine-learning to help identity vets at risk of taking their own lives.
The New York Times
Millionaire Monksuggests Vipassana Meditation – a way out of this crisis
How to remain happy and mentally healthy during this dark time of the pandemic?
Eastern Herald

The Big Picture
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on all aspects of our health cannot be understated.
Well and Good

Fitness: When everyone’s sweating in their living room
After workout spaces closed their doors in mid March, it didn’t take us long to realize that the gym is wherever you can lay.
Well and Good