In a world that is moving ever faster, it is important to take a moment or a few to slow the pace down and check in with yourself. Digital advances have changed the way we live our lives, and while the rise of mobile apps have optimised and simplified our everyday lives, they also offer new avenues to keep us busy.
It is easy to get caught up in the digital wave of social media or gaming apps that have become essential parts of our lives. However, the digital enhancements should not be seen as the problem, but the solution, and a path to find new ways of achieving a positive state of wellbeing in the modern-day world. However, it is also important to not forget the physical world.
Online Exercise
One of the greatest advantages offered by progress made in video technology is the ability to stream. In this breath, we are not talking necessarily about influencers on Twitch and TikTok, but more about the teachers out there who are providing people around the world with the means to do exercise from the comfort of their home.
Whether it is cycling, yoga, strength, or stretching, live classes or pre-recorded videos on platforms such as Zoom and YouTube provide people with an option to grab those free endorphins, even those with a busy daily schedule. Although the physical ability to interact with people, especially with something like yoga where positions need to be corrected, is lacking, the communal aspect replicated on such classes brings another level of enjoyment, while ensuring you get those adrenaline rushes throughout the week.
Sports Streaming
On the topic of streaming, there is more televised sports than ever before, and the amount of sports content being watched online is constantly rising. Sport forms an essential part of many people’s lives and for those sports enthusiasts in particular, individual players, teams, and television companies are producing and broadcasting more content to fuel the passion of sports fans around the world.
There are many facets of sport that people can follow. Whether it is sports-related podcasts featuring former players, player interviews, team training sessions or behind-the-scenes documentaries, sports streaming has never been so versatile and so well-equipped. With the transition to digital platforms, other avenues to interact with sports are emerging, including the increasingly popular online sports betting. With greater accessibility and enhanced usability, even American betting sites for UK players are proving popular and these platforms are regularly bringing new features to supplement the soothing effect sports have on people.
Board Game Evenings
Taking a step away from the digital realm, a trending method to maintain well-being from the old-fashioned archives is the playing of tabletop board games. Although many classics such as Monopoly, Ticket to Ride, and Catan have been made into mobile apps, playing physical board games still retain a prominent level of satisfaction and due to the slow nature of many of them, they can also have a becalming effect for the mind and body.
Board games can get competitive and slightly heated, but the overall idea of gathering a group of friends together over some food, drink, and board game action is a warming one. Win or lose, people are still reverting to a more “traditional” form of entertainment for a well-being boost.
