Sport & Sustainability
Vision 2027 Update
Wellbeing 2030
A regenerative Sports Model
Around the world, climate ambition is slowing as political agendas and sentiments have shifted, this doesn’t weaken the importance of acting. If top-down systems stall, then leadership must come from the ground up, from communities, from culture, and from industries that move people at scale. Sustainability should remain a global priority in shaping a future where sport actively helps regenerate our planet.
The sports industry holds a unique and powerful position in the sustainable movement. With millions engaged across cultures and continents, it has the potential to lead, from reducing harm to actively regenerating ecosystems and communities. The future of sport is about moving from commercialised entertainment to meaningful movement and from extractive practices to regenerative ones.
A regenerative sports model envisions events grounded in reciprocity and restoration, where Indigenous wisdom is valued and place-based connection is prioritised. Sport and sustainability are not opposites; they share essential values: long-term thinking, fairness, resilience, and legacy.
Many countries have pledged to reduce or eliminate fossil fuel subsidies, and some have made progress. The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is already influencing trade flows and production strategies globally. Google, Microsoft, and AWS are investing heavily in green data centres, carbon-aware computing, and AI efficiency. Much of the climate transition is happening in infrastructure, regulation, and business models, areas not visible to the average consumer. These changes are underway, but at different paces across countries and industries.
The challenges are real, from global travel emissions and the resource intensity of mega-events to the environmental cost of fast fashion kits. What does not always make headlines is the quiet, determined work happening across the industry. Clubs are installing circular systems for water and waste, and they are switching to renewable energy sources, with stadiums now powered by solar. Federations are embedding environmental and social KPIs into their frameworks. Organisers are exploring low-carbon logistics and developing fan engagement strategies that prioritise planetary wellbeing.
At its core, sport is about the potential of the body, the mind, and the community. As the boundaries blur between sport, health, play, and movement, we are reminded that sport is not separate from the environment; it depends on it. To ensure we can continue running, riding, climbing, and playing on a thriving planet, we must protect and regenerate the natural systems that support us. Sport can be a catalyst, not just for performance, but for planetary progress.
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Takeaways
* Systemic change means addressing the whole ecosystem of sport, understanding its impact at every level, and designing with responsibility from the ground up.
* We are entering a radically different future, one shaped by climate instability, resource scarcity, and evolving human needs. In this future, protecting and empowering athletes must go hand in hand with sustainable innovation. It demands new thinking in performance design, material science, and athlete care.
* The post-carbon era will require a shift from extraction to regeneration. That means investing in the development of low-impact, high-performance materials and supporting startups with the funding and collaboration needed to scale.
* It is about making better things and adaptation; fewer products of higher quality, built to endure. Circular thinking, resale strategies, and modularity must become core parts of the design brief.
* This change requires a multi-layered approach: bold innovation, long-term planning, and quiet, consistent action. Athletes, as cultural icons and community leaders, have a unique role in this shift.
Sport as a system
Envision Racing GEN3 Evo
A selection of sports ranked by their sustainability strategy, data via Thomas Cuckston.
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is the world’s first vegan football club.
Sustainable events
Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle is a zero-carbon indoor arena since 2023.
The green race
The rapid development of technology and the integration of innovative solutions into sports facilities contribute to sustainability. Energy-efficient stadiums, achieved through the use of LED lighting, smart energy management systems, renewable energy sources, waste reduction programs, and sustainable transportation solutions, can drastically reduce environmental impact and operational costs.
While some sports are showing leadership, others are falling behind, and some are not showing any signs of engagement with sustainability. Running is one of the sports with low environmental impact, similar to cycling, outdoor swimming and surfing. Formula E is being promoted as a sustainable sport, through electric vehicle technology, recycling and reusing materials, including battery cells, tyres, and carbon fibre. They work with host cities to create a positive legacy and drive a transition to a low-carbon future. The design of the racing car and the key performance indicators (KPIs) are based on principles of the circular economy.
Fossil-free sports
Sports venues are among the most resource-intensive facilities. A study by PwC suggests that sports contribute 30-50 million tons of CO2 annually, equivalent to the emissions of an entire country, such as Portugal. The audience attending sporting events generates waste and travels, further exacerbating sustainability challenges. Scope 3 emissions, which include fan and team travel, are often overlooked.
Environmental responsibility cannot be an afterthought at large-scale sporting events. Major leagues are implementing sustainability policies to reduce its environmental impact. The NBA aims to reduce its carbon footprint by 50 per cent by 2030. The Premier League aims to reach net-zero across its central operations by 2040. Formula 1 plans to introduce 100 per cent sustainable fuel by 2026. These goals signal a profound shift: sustainability is part of the game plan.
Climate adaptive
Botanical gardens within The Grand Stade Hassan II, a key venue for the 2030 FIFA World Cup
Ultra athlete Vriko Kwok
Braiding Sweetgrass, a book by professor Robin Wall Kimmerer on Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
Resilience
Shield protective garment by Layer and RÆBURN
Nike N7 Collection
Go back to go forward
To adapt to the realities of climate change, the design of sportswear and equipment will need to evolve. Prioritising urban heat resilience during the design phase can ensure that clothing and gear remain effective in increasingly hot and unpredictable environments. Materials will play a critical role; innovations such as phase-change fabrics, water-efficient textiles, and thermoregulatory materials can help athletes manage extreme temperatures while reducing environmental impact. Multifunctional, modular products can transition seamlessly between different sports and everyday use, providing adaptable gear that performs effectively across various contexts.
Indigenous communities possess deep climate resilience, and their traditional knowledge, combined with modern technology, can offer a holistic path to sustainability. Climate-resilient clothing that uses natural materials, traditional techniques, and circular design reduces environmental impact while enhancing durability. By drawing on local resources, biodegradable fibres, and time-tested methods, Indigenous practices offer a sustainable model for the future of sportswear and outdoor apparel.
Changing weather conditions
By 2050, rising temperatures, extreme weather, and worsening air pollution resulting from climate change will make outdoor sports increasingly challenging to sustain. Teams may be forced to cancel 30 to 50 training sessions annually due to extreme heat or poor air quality, with wildfires regularly pushing the Air Quality Index above dangerous levels for physical exertion. Winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding will suffer as global warming reduces the quality of snow worldwide.
In the UK, one in four stadiums could become unplayable due to flooding or other extreme weather impacts, while games and training sessions will increasingly be moved to cooler nighttime hours to avoid heat stress. Stadiums and facilities will need to incorporate passive cooling, energy-efficient systems, and adaptable features that can respond to changing weather conditions. These developments are necessary to ensure safety, performance, and sustainability.
Digital Biology
3D Printed Air Max 1 ‘1000’ by Nike and Zellerfeld.
The number of species represented in Alphafold DB, covering all the proteins in almost every organism on Earth.
Outlast revolutionises insulation with Aersulate fabric.
Visual by KoBold Metals
Berkeley Lab researcher Yan Zeng at A-Lab that combines automation and artificial intelligence to speed up materials science discovery.
Towards autonomy
Data driven
AI now supports inverse design, enabling researchers and designers to set target properties such as recyclability or biodegradability, after which machine learning identifies material candidates that fulfil those specifications. Tools like DeepMind’s GNoME have predicted over 2 million new crystalline materials, including potential battery and solar cell candidates, thereby accelerating the discovery process. Autonomous labs, powered by AI, can test and validate these materials at scale in a matter of days.
We are at the beginning of a new era now in digital biology. AI can identify durable, light-weight materials that meet athletic standards while biodegrading safely at the end of life. Collecting and structuring of data is needed to deliver meaningful insights. When data aligns, AI becomes a powerful materials “generalist” able to screen millions of potential materials. With predictive models, manufacturers can ensure that returned or used items are fed into automated recycling loops, thereby closing circular material systems.
AI & digital twins
Looking to the future, AI and digital twins will become embedded across the sports ecosystem, enhancing the human experience through innovation. Through hyper-personalisation, AI can reduce excess production and improve efficiency. Autonomous systems in logistics and manufacturing enable sustainable shifts such as mobile 3D-printing units that create custom footwear on-site or automated recycling hubs that transform returned gear into raw materials ready for reuse.
Technologies guided by circular design principles will help tighten material loops, reduce waste, and enable real-time, adaptive production. Sustainability can become a catalyst for creativity, with AI helping ensure that performance and responsibility both evolve. In blending digital foresight with ecological insight, sport can become a model for how progress and responsibility move together.
The sports city of the future
Three new free swimming areas have opened in the Seine River in Paris, photo by Laurent de Sortira.
Bridge over Foša by Prostorne Taktike.
Byens Scene (“The City’s Stage”) public space in Copenhagen by BIG, Doug Aitken Workshop, NIRAS, Volcano, and RWDI..
Building biospheres by Bas Smets and Stefano Mancuso
Urban vitality
Natural infrastructure
Currently, publicly accessible green space makes up only about 3% of city areas. Nature should become accessible to all and should flow freely through the entire urban area. Green corridors can connect fragmented ecosystems, support pollinators, and serve as safe, shaded routes for pedestrians and cyclists. By integrating green and blue infrastructure, trees, parks, waterways, and natural sports areas, cities create opportunities for everyday movement and active recreation. These spaces become informal sports fields, running routes, outdoor gyms, and skateparks, inviting people of all ages and backgrounds to engage in physical activity.
By 2030, shaded public sports zones could help reduce heat stress in cities by up to 35%, making active play safe even during the heat of the day. As sports shift from organised events to spontaneous, lifestyle-driven practices, nature becomes the playing field. Investing in living infrastructure means investing in a culture of vitality where sport, health, nature, and urban life coexist to shape cities that move, breathe, and thrive.
Nature-filled city
By 2030, around 60% of the global population is projected to live in urban areas. In the cities of the future, nature must be treated as a vital form of urban infrastructure, essential for human and planetary health. Trees, green roofs, green walls, wetlands, community gardens, and wild corridors should be embedded at every scale. Integrating living systems into the built environment supports ecological functions like carbon capture, air purification, and stormwater management. It provides measurable benefits to human health: lowering stress, improving concentration, reducing urban heat islands, and encouraging physical activity through inviting, shaded green environments.
Small, daily interactions with greenery can reduce anxiety, depression, and mental fatigue. Green urban design that promotes movement invites people to move naturally and mindfully. These environments foster social connection and cultural exchange, turning natural space into places for sustainability, personal wellbeing and community resilience.
“An active mind is like a muscle; the more you use it, the stronger it gets.”
– Idowu Koyenikan
Water preservation
Invasive Futures by Sajall Anubhuuti.
The architecture of virtual water by Benedetta Tagliabue, Jampel Dell’Angelo, Yeshi Silvano Namkhai and Ati Sphere.
Communing with the coastline by Lachlan Turczan.
Advancing efforts in water collection, storage, and redistribution by FieldTurf.
Canal coffee by Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
Dialogue
Water smart
Water is a finite resource that requires urgent attention and the development of new systems for its collection, storage, and redistribution. Building water resilience in manufacturing and restoring water in the raw materials supply chain are essential steps to reduce dependence on water-intensive processes. This includes expanding wastewater recycling technologies and partnering with suppliers to ensure wastewater is properly treated to minimise pollution. Innovations such as waterless systems, waterless dyeing, filtration-integrated apparel, and water-conscious design all play a role in conserving this resource, alongside efforts to monitor and optimise water use across operations.
In sports facilities and material design, forward-thinking solutions are making it easier for communities to capture and repurpose excess water for uses like irrigation. Regenerative, systems-based material innovations are emerging that support soil health, deliver economic benefits to farmers, and help preserve endangered wildlife. This approach reframes natural waste not as a burden, but as a tool for ecological restoration and socio-economic resilience.
Conservation
Water is an invisible yet vital part of our built environment, society, and daily lives. Among Gen Z, water-related issues rank as two of the top three climate concerns (Gallup). Nine in ten say protecting water resources is important, with particular concern about pollution, flooding, and drought shaping their views of the future. A recent study found that 61% of Gen Zers have personally experienced a climate-related water issue in the past two years, with drought being the most frequently reported.
As water scarcity, pollution, and ocean degradation intensify, water is emerging as both a design constraint and a creative opportunity. Can gear, venues, and outdoor activities evolve to meet the challenges of drought, rising sea levels, and restrictions like microplastic bans? The role of water, its use, protection, and equitable access, is critical than ever. Producing just 1 kilogram of beef requires 16,000 liters of water, while nearly 2 billion people around the world still lack access to basic water.
Sport as survival
Climbing in Estonia, Baltic Bouldering by The Crag Journal.
Photo by Holly Lynton
Vibram five fingers shoes
Photo by Hildur Karlsson.
Forest management map of Europe: close-to-nature and unmanaged forests rich in biodiversity and ecological resilience make up just a quarter.
In contact with nature
Simplicity
Studies show that spending time in nature and engaging in physical activity can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety by up to 50 per cent. The outdoors is being reimagined through raw nature and raw sport, unpolished, grounded, and instinctual. To rewild is to restore complexity, to design for difference, toward a future that is layered, adaptive, and alive. Movement becomes ritual, breathing becomes a spiritual act, and sport becomes a way to reconnect with the earth.
Low-impact exploration 2040 may look like slow travel, trail restoration projects, and a revival of Indigenous ecological knowledge. It might mean fewer carbon-heavy adventures and more time spent stewarding local ecosystems. This deeper, slower engagement aligns with global frameworks pushing for environmental accountability in sport. The IUCN’s Sports for Nature Framework calls on sports organisations to embed nature conservation into their practices, shifting the role of sport from consumer to caretaker.
Survival skills
In a world increasingly shaped by climate extremes and uncertainty, survival requires a deep understanding of nature, physical endurance, and mental resilience. Core values like mobility, protection, adaptability, and preparedness are becoming essential. The spirit of sports is evolving, from winning and competing to coexisting with nature and surviving in nature.
With housing increasingly unaffordable, many young people are turning away from solo living toward intentional communities and ecovillages rooted in sustainability. These are more than shared spaces; they are shared visions, built around environmental care, collective support, and purposeful living. It is a small movement that is a values-led shift toward simplicity: living with less, prioritising connection over consumption, and choosing to embody the future they want to see, now.
Left to right, Photo by Nutricious movement centre, Fingerboard mounting device, wood hangboard by Crusher, Germany exhibition at Venice Architecture Biennale 2025, Heimholz wooden fitness bench, Wooden Pranayama stick “Dabolim” by Izdereva carpentry workshop, Kingsley’s hangboard workout photo by Steph Davis, Massage Stones by Hukka Design, Veja flagship store in São Paulo, Brazil, Spain Exhibition, Venice Architecture Biennale 2025
Contact with nature,
Contact with your body
Natural strength
Uncomfort
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes — including you.”
– Anne Lamott (an American novelist)
Post Carbon
PhD research on developing carbon-capture materials through biomineralisation with cyanobacteria, utilising waste-derived substrates to inform future circular product design by Hyejo Shin.
Living Footwear by Jessica Thies Designs
The Mycelium Garden Shed, a mycelium-clad pavilion housing at The Chelsea flower show by Studio Weave, Tom Massey and Sebastian Cox
Living systems
Picoplanktonics by Living Room Collective at the Canada Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025.
Trichotech by Teresa Colombo
Koorvaa shoe made from mycelium, nanocellulose and biodegradable plastics, a collaboration between Modern Synthesis, Ourobio, and Ecovative.
Biomineralisation
Biomineralisation, the process by which living organisms produce minerals, offers a promising route for creating durable, sustainable materials. However, research on photosynthetic biomineralisation using cyanobacteria remains limited and primarily focuses on large-scale engineering, despite its strong potential for CO2 sequestration. Optimising this process with cyanobacteria can enable the development of carbon-capture materials tailored for circular product design, particularly by utilising waste aggregates as feedstock in alignment with circular economy principles.
3D-printed architectural structures embedded with living cyanobacteria demonstrate the potential for carbon sequestration. Interdisciplinary collaboration at the intersection of architecture, biology, and digital fabrication technologies offers a promising path toward co-constructing built environments and products in partnership with living systems. The role of carbon in sustaining life is deeply intertwined with the potential of plants and fungi to combat climate change, highlighting the symbiotic relationship between these organisms and their capacity to restore ecological balance.
Ecology first design ethos
There is an urgent need to move away from extractive models of production by developing design methods and processes grounded in natural systems. It is essential to develop sustainable and resource-efficient manufacturing methods to transition the economy toward a carbon-neutral and circular model. Advancing research into carbon-capture materials derived from upcycled waste plays a crucial role in building long-term material resilience.
An ecological approach to design contributes meaningfully to planetary restoration. Rooted in an ecology-first design ethos, this method integrates ancient biological processes with contemporary fabrication techniques. It emphasises the reciprocal relationships between humans, the built environment, and living organisms. This approach invites people to reconsider architecture, product design, and material concepts not as static objects or final projects, but as living, evolving processes.
Longevity
Eric Topol's book Super Agers explores the medical revolution transforming human longevity and reshaping how we prevent and treat chronic diseases.
Lifeforce is a proactive health program, helping people add more life to their years
Science-backed monitoring
Ageing intelligence
By 2030 and beyond, advancing tools like epigenetic and proteomic clocks will be essential in translating biological complexity into actionable insights for everyday healthcare. These technologies measure how organs age and how lifestyle influences gene expression, holding promise for personalised forecasts of health trajectories.
Combined with AI and real-time monitoring, they can provide early warnings and disease management strategies tailored to the individual. Integrating these insights demands thoughtful communication. To avoid confusion or fear, clinicians will need to offer clarity, context, and guidance, helping patients understand probabilities and make informed decisions.
Longevity includes not just physical health but emotional well-being, which is increasingly recognised as central to how we regulate ourselves and age. Interventions like hormone replacement therapy (HRT), particularly estrogen, are being explored for their potential to support healthy longevity. A holistic approach that blends molecular insight with emotional and lifestyle support will be key to meaningful, sustainable ageing.
Personal prevention
According to the United Nations, a “longevity revolution” is underway. By 2050, there will be an eightfold increase in centenarians, estimated at approximately 3.7 million people. By 2080, people aged 65 will outnumber children under 18. How to have a healthspan, not a lifespan, is growing in importance with attention to the habits and care required to promote health. Resilience is also a critical biomarker that signals how our body responds to stress.
Ageing and expanding healthspan is the science of extending the number of years with freedom from the big age-related diseases. The three most critical age-related diseases are cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative disease. As the knowledge of ageing deepens, the genetic code is no longer treated as a fixed fate but as a guide. Polygenetic risk scores can assist doctors in predicting the risk of disease, sometimes decades before symptoms appear. Patients placed on a bell curve can understand their results and use them as a prompt for personal prevention.
HUM2M is the longevity clinic in Chelsea, UK, spanning the fields of health, performance, nutrition, skin, and aesthetics. HUM2N takes biohacking to the next level with personalised therapies and treatments that ultimately unlock living optimally for longer.
Water
The Tyto compact city-friendly sauna model in a Notting Hill garden
Cold plunging in pairs at London’s contrast therapy centre Arc
Rejuvenation
Photo by Six Senses which received a certification from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council for their efforts to reduce negative environmental impacts
Recover and reset
Water plays an important role in our overall well-being. Staying hydrated helps our bodies function correctly and supports brain performance: even slight dehydration can affect concentration and mood. Beyond drinking water, regular baths, saunas, steam rooms, and ice baths are becoming part of everyday routines that help people relax, recover, and reset. These practices offer a way to slow down, enjoy natural light and fresh air, and feel more connected to ourselves and the world.
Hydration isn’t just about drinking water; it’s about replenishing vital minerals and electrolytes that support optimal bodily function. It helps the body function optimally. Many bodily functions depend on water levels in the body. Body temperature regulation, muscle function, nerve impulses, waste removal, metabolism, heart rate, and blood pressure all depend on hydration.
Essential
Water will be scarce in the future. By 2050, billions of people may experience water shortages due to various factors, including climate change, population growth, water pollution, and inadequate water management. When waters run dry, people can’t get enough to drink, wash, or feed crops, and economic decline may occur. In the Netherlands, the Dutch Court of Audit notes a rising threat of drinking water shortage due to increasing demand and inadequate conservation.
Water conservation is a key component of sustainable development. It ensures the availability of water resources for future generations and supports various aspects of human life, including health, food security, and economic growth.
Photo shared by Pamela Anderson
“We are no match for its fertile, forceful, awe-inspiring power, and like all life, water deserves the highest respect.”
– Amber C. Snider, Author Wonderment
Recovery
Therabody Recovery Air Boots
TheraFace Facial Health Therapy is a way to rejuvenate the skin and target specific concerns with LED light treatment
Therabody® SleepMask to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer with a 100% blackout eye mask with vibration
Recalibrate
Detoxification
Detoxification supports overall well-being; it is a continuous process the body naturally carries out through vital systems like the liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, and skin. This system may benefit from added support in times of overload or imbalance. Techniques such as lymphatic compression, meridian programs, and targeted wellness protocols can help stimulate and enhance the body’s innate detox pathways.
A wide range of therapies is available to assist the body’s recovery and detox efforts. Infrared saunas, electrical stimulation, personalised nutrient protocols, and high-performance enhancements all aim to nudge the body toward balance gently. The aim is to unlock the body’s own ability to reset, release, and thrive, from the inside out.
Enhance all-over body function
In today's fast-paced world, our bodies are exposed to stress, environmental toxins, and daily physical demands. Recovery provides the body with an opportunity to reset, recalibrate, and restore balance. Recovery is now viewed as an active intervention that enables the body to heal and build resilience for future challenges.
One of the leading modalities in modern recovery is LED light therapy. This noninvasive treatment delivers specific wavelengths of light that are absorbed by our cells, encouraging them to produce more energy. As a result, cellular repair accelerates, inflammation is reduced, and the skin becomes more vibrant and resilient. With enhanced energy production, the body becomes better equipped to heal itself efficiently and respond to external stressors.
Infrared sauna at Pause Studio
Social wellness
Urban sports club The Dopamine Studio in Berlin
AIR TALK is a lyrical and imaginative example of Yoko Ono’s now iconic instructional artworks by Bold tendencies
Actor Dame Kristin Scott Thomas reads a selection of Kafka’s short stories in the Holywell Music Room in Oxford
Black Canary outdoor group Berlin
IRL connection
Together
Social wellness is achieved when people are able to form and maintain healthy, reciprocal relationships that provide mutual care, trust, and support. These connections are crucial to our emotional resilience, enabling us to navigate stress, grief, and the everyday pressures of life.
Positive relationships, whether with family, friends, colleagues, or community members, are central to human flourishing. They offer emotional support, a sense of belonging, and a buffer against loneliness and isolation. In contrast, disconnection and social withdrawal can erode wellbeing, leaving people vulnerable to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
Physical activity in group settings, such as team sports or walking groups, supports physical health and social bonding. Shared experiences like attending cultural events, volunteering, or sharing meals can deepen relationships and reduce emotional isolation, strengthening the social fabric and improving overall wellbeing.
Loneliness crisis
By 2030, loneliness is projected to reach epidemic proportions, particularly across Western societies. Loneliness is now being recognised as a public health concern that could surpass obesity in its impact on population health by 2030. Contributing factors include urbanisation, digital overconnectivity (which can displace meaningful face-to-face interaction), an ageing population, changing family structures, and the erosion of community bonds.
If left unaddressed, this crisis threatens to undermine individual wellbeing and social cohesion, economic productivity, and healthcare systems. Public health policies are beginning to evolve, highlighting the need for systemic interventions, including urban planning that encourages social connection, school and workplace programs that build social skills, and healthcare systems that screen for and treat loneliness as a serious health issue.
Romanticism
Sketch is presenting a ‘floricultural’ tribute to Jane Austen in celebration of what would be the author’s 250th birthday. The event transforms the restaurant's interior into a whimsical English garden, inspired by Austen's works and her love for the outdoors.
What is a good life?
Avocado Toast with Chive Blossoms, photo by feedfeed
Flowers, flora in contemporary art & culture, summer seasons in the Saatchi Gallery
Engaging with beauty
Engaging with beauty is a way to cultivate a more profound sense of well-being and live a more examined, meaningful life. In a world often driven by bad news. Intentionally slowing down to appreciate the beauty in art, nature, and daily moments becomes a quiet act of resistance.
Living philosophically means not just thinking about values, but actively choosing a way of life that aligns with them. Beauty can anchor us in the present moment, foster gratitude, and open space for joy, wonder, and contemplation—all essential components of holistic wellness. When we align our lives with what moves us and gives us meaning, we expand the time we spend truly alive, connected, and whole.
Sense of self
Romanticism, as an artistic and philosophical movement, emphasises the value of individual experience, emotion, and imagination. Rather than viewing reason as the highest form of understanding, Romantic thinkers leaned into the richness of subjective experience, expressing emotion as a path toward self-discovery and personal truth.
This focus on feeling and creativity aligns closely with the principles of holistic health, with emotional expression as a powerful tool for healing and connection. Romanticism's legacy invites us to view our inner worlds as worthy of exploration, helping us process emotions, deepen self-awareness, and embrace the complexity of what it means to be human.
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Zack MacLeod Pinsent is the 26-year-old owner of Pinsent Tailoring, a bespoke period tailor that crafts clothing for Men and Women from the 1660s to 1900 using period methods and materials to recreate history.