AUTHOR: VERA VON MONIKA
In New York, I met Maya Johnson, a wellness entrepreneur merging mindfulness, design, and lifestyle innovations, to discuss how people are integrating intentional living into the modern world.
What new trends are shaping wellness today?
It’s not only tech, mindfulness, community experiences, and personalized rituals are central. People want holistic tools that nurture body, mind, and creativity.
How does design influence wellness engagement?
Spaces, objects, and interfaces should be intuitive, beautiful, and emotionally resonant. Good design encourages habits without forcing them.
How are people integrating wellness into busy lifestyles?
Through micro-practices: short meditations, intentional pauses, and sensory experiences embedded into daily routines, often supported by community or environmental cues.
What would be your top tip for someone wanting a more mindful lifestyle?
Start by observing what energizes you, movement, creativity, social interaction, then build spaces and routines that consistently support those energies.