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lululemon’s Global Wellbeing Report Shows the Pressure to Keep Up with Wellbeing is Making People Feel Unwell
Annual report from global retailer underscores that moving with others can improve overall wellbeing VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- lululemon
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nAnnual report from global retailer underscores that moving with others can improve overall wellbeing\n\n VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nlululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) today released its fourth annual 2024 Global Wellbeing Report1, revealing a perpetual and counterproductive cycle where the relentless pursuit of wellbeing is making us less well. While the focus on wellbeing is stronger than ever – 89% of people are taking more action than they were a year ago to improve their wellbeing – so is the pressure to keep up. Nearly two-thirds of respondents are struggling with this growing societal demand to support their wellbeing in specific ways. This pressure is causing almost half of respondents to experience “wellbeing burnout.”\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240923847240/en/2024 lululemon Global Wellbeing Report (Photo: Business Wire)\n“We are pleased to share new insights into the state of wellbeing around the world,” said Calvin McDonald, CEO, lululemon. “By sharing these insights, we hope to stimulate conversations and encourage people to reflect on how to support their wellbeing. The data shows us that moving with others and feeling a sense of community can positively impact how a person feels, and we look forward to bringing our guests and communities around the world together throughout the year to do just that.”\n\nDespite this continued prioritization of wellbeing, the Wellbeing Index Scores, measured across physical, mental and social dimensions, have remained stagnant globally over the past four years; underscoring a need for a change in the approach to improving wellbeing. The data highlights the top pressure points fueling the wellbeing cycle:\n\n\n61% of those surveyed say they experience overwhelming societal expectations to appear well.\n\n\n53% say there is a lot of conflicting information about the best ways to improve wellbeing.\n\n\n89% of those experiencing “wellbeing burnout” say loneliness is a contributing factor.\n\n\nThe report outlines three strategies that are helping people worldwide get unstuck and move beyond “wellbeing burnout.”\n\n\nQuiet the noise – Focus on mindfulness, take social media breaks and set boundaries. For example, those who practice meditation report 12% higher wellbeing.\n\n\n\n\nDo what feel...