The state of global well-being exposes the paradox of people saying they feel ‘fine’. Only 29% of global respondents indicate strong well-being, with Gen Z ranking lowest among the generations. Lululemon Athletica inc. released its first-ever Global Well-being Report, advancing the Company’s commitment to advocating for well-being enabling holistic well-being through movement, mindfulness, and connection.
The report reveals an urgency to improve with only 29% of global respondents indicating strong well-being across physical, mental, and social dimensions—punctuating the impact of the pandemic and social, political, and environmental issues. Optimism for the future shows a sharp decline, and Gen Z emerges as the most vulnerable generation with the lowest well-being. However, all age groups and geographies surveyed showed barriers to well-being—and challenges with time, stress and access to resources expose a need for employers to better support workforce well-being.
As people seek to strengthen their state of being well, focusing on basics—like sleep, connecting with loved ones and physical activity—and taking a balanced and proactive approach are linked to stronger well-being and a more optimistic view toward the future. The findings from the global report include:
- Only 15% consider themselves in good physical health.
- Only 17% feel they can manage stress effectively.
- Only 19% feel like they have enough energy to be able to accomplish things they need to do every day.
- Only 19% feel confident in themselves most of the time.
- Only 18% have a good work/school/home life balance.
Paul Arkwright
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