Bronwyn Williams speaks about lifestyle trends we can look out for in 2022.

The resurgence in the quest for meaning is a big one. We have seen an increase in people taking up interest in crystals and practices that shine a spotlight on our own mortality. This is perhaps unsurprising when one considers the time spent looking inwards and confronting things such as our purpose and the meaning of life. Something that the pandemic has definitely played a significant role in.

Another trend that has gained momentum is the reevaluating of material goods, and particularly the role that conspicuous consumption plays in our own quests toward fulfilment and meaning. The proliferation of  metaverse has meant that we have now begun to display status through intangible assets such as virtual garments and even real estate. This is largely in part due to the lower impact that this so-called intangible economy has on the environment.