Living It Up in 2024: Catch the Wave of New-Age Lifestyle Choices

Dr. ADAM TABRIZ
3 min readJan 4, 2024

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Lifestyle
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What’s crackalackin’, future-forward folks! Grab your surfboards because we’re riding the gnarly wave of 2024 lifestyle trends hotter than last year’s solar eclipse. Whether you’re repping Team Millennial or waving the Generation Z flag, these are trends you can’t snooze on.

Goodbye Hangovers, Hello Hydration!

Step aside, party legends of yore — 2024 is bringing in the era of the “sober curious.” Searches for this trend are off the charts, and our feeds are flooded with booze-free challenges that even the folks with FOMO can’t ignore. If you’re into data, know this: searches for “sober curious” skyrocketed by 3,500%. That’s right, the youth is swapping out suds for soda… and loving it.

This mindful sipping movement is not just limited to the Dry January bandwagon — oh no, it’s a full-blown lifestyle pivot where Millennials and Gen Z ditch the liquor cabinet for something a little more… enlightened. I’m talking ‘bout mocktail mastery, baby! And guess what? The market’s pockets are feeling it with a predicted 14% nosedive in booze bucks.

Slow Down to Speed Up: The ‘Slow Life’ Revolution

Listen up, speed demons! The “slow life” manifesto is taking 2024 by storm. It’s not just about hitting the pause button; it’s a conscious commitment to unplug and live life in the lower gears. The ‘hustle till you drop’ vibe? We’re throwing it out like last season’s skinny jeans.

‘Millennials and Gen Z are diving deep into the soothing currents of #slowlife, and, holy guacamole, are the benefits delish — less burnout, more zen, and living large by living minimal. If your soul’s craving some ancient wisdom, hitch a ride on the ikigai express. It’s all about pleasure with purpose, and our feeds are loving it.

Mind Over Matter: Mental Mavericks Unite!

Here’s the 411: 21% of Americans are deep in the trenches with mental illness, but the script is flipping in 2024. Mental health apps are no longer the understudies; they’re the stars of the show, dialed into our daily routines like never before.

Apps like Sanvello and BetterHelp? Psh, they’re practically celebrities in their own right. It’s clear as crystal — digital wellness is here to stay, predicted to balloon into a $17.5 billion industry. The cool part? People are legit finding peace in bytes and swipes. #TechForThoughts, anyone?

Guzzle Your Greens: The Rise of Functional Fabulosity

Everybody and their mom is aiming to munch healthier these days but, let’s face it, salads every day is a tall order. Enter 2024’s knight in shining armor: functional beverages. From metabolism magic potions to chill-out chugs, these thirst-quenchers are a hit with health-conscious hipsters and Boomers alike.

This year’s MVPs — OCA’s plant-powered pick-me-ups and Clevr Blends’ magical matcha dust — are packing more punch than a superhero smoothie. Who knew that gut health could taste this good and make you Insta-famous to boot? Bottoms up to that feel-good fizz!

Get Primal, Stay Prime

Alright, my prime-time players, Primal Fitness is the newest old-school cool, mixing ancient grooves with modern moves. Pinterested yet? Well, searches are surging, and it’s not just about flexing for the ‘gram — it’s about reviving the basics, baby. Millennials may have brought back the vinyl, but Gen Z is bringing back the primal.

For those ‘bout to rock a primal squat, we salute you! Folks are loving these workouts because they work with our bodies, not against them. And if you need a beacon of workout wisdom, look no further than Joe Holder’s “Exercise Snacks.” Talk about fitspo for the soul!

The Scoop on 2024: Chew on This

So as we march further into 2024, one thing’s clear: we’re knee-deep in a lifestyle revolution that’s bubbling over with Millennials and Gen Z’s thirst for authenticity. From sober soirées to living slow and intentional, boosting brain health on the go, to sipping our way smart, or channeling our inner caveperson — this year is about embracing the bold and the beautiful in our quest for ultimate wellbeing.

Remember, peeps, it ain’t just about trends — it’s about threads we weave into the fabric of our daily lives. So, keep it real, keep it mindful, and let’s cruise into 2024 with style and a whole lotta heart. Keep living the good life, cause you’re worth it!

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Dr. ADAM TABRIZ

In this vast tapestry of existence, I weave my thoughts and observations about all facets of life, offering a perspective that is uniquely my own.