Looking Ahead to 2026

As we move into 2026, most people I speak to want the same things: to feel energised, clear-headed and back in control of their health.

What that looks like, however, will be different for every person. Despite what social media suggests, there’s no single routine, supplement, or trend that works for everyone.

That said, a few shifts are worth paying attention to — not because they’re fashionable, but because they reflect a deeper change in how people are thinking about health.

Rethinking Alcohol

What started as Dry January has quietly evolved into something more lasting.

More people are questioning alcohol’s role in:

• Energy levels

   

• Sleep quality

   

• Mental health

   

• Long-term ageing

   

Some are choosing to go alcohol-free. Others are drinking less often, choosing better quality, and — importantly — no longer using alcohol as a coping strategy.

Why this matters:
Alcohol affects sleep, blood sugar regulation, gut health, mood, and recovery. You don’t need to give it up entirely to feel the benefits — but most people feel noticeably better when they drink less.

Heart Rate Variability:

Heart rate variability (HRV) is on track to become a mainstream health marker — and for good reason.

HRV gives us insight into how well your nervous system is coping with life.

• A higher HRV generally reflects good recovery and resilience

   

• A lower HRV can signal stress, illness, under-fuelling, poor sleep, or overload
  

Rather than guessing how “stressed” you are, HRV offers objective feedback — often before symptoms fully show up.

Wearables Variability:

Wearable health tech has moved well beyond elite athletes and biohackers.

Rings that track recovery, watches that monitor stress and sleep, glucose sensors that reveal how different foods affect your energy.

Why this matters:
Data turns vague awareness into insight.
When you can clearly see that late-night emails wreck your sleep, or that a 15-minute walk improves your recovery, behaviour change becomes far more motivating — and sustainable.

Positive Ageing Becomes the Goal

The conversation around ageing is changing.

Instead of fighting it, people are learning how to prepare for it well — with strength, stability, and vitality.

This looks like:

• Strength training

   

• Adequate protein

   

• Stable energy

   

• Flexible thinking

   

• Social connection

   

 You don’t need a complete lifestyle overhaul. Start small with what’s right for you

You don’t need to follow every trend, it’s the foundations that matter most:

• Eat enough protein

   

• Move most days (structured exercise optional)

   

• Prioritise sleep

   

• Drink enough water

   

• Eat plenty of plants

   

• Do something daily to release stress

   

• Talk to real humans

   

  REPEAT

Trends are optional extras

Consistency is what changes everything.

If you’d like help turning these principles into a way of life that actually fits you — that’s exactly what I do.