Cover Lululemon launched the annual ‘Global Wellbeing Report’ to explore the drivers and barriers behind being well (Photo: courtesy of Lululemon)
Lululemon launched the annual ‘Global Wellbeing Report’ to explore the drivers and barriers behind being well (Photo: courtesy of Lululemon)
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Together with Lululemon, the well-being ambassadors are helping shape how the world looks at health and wellness
Candidly portraying his life using a wheelchair on YouTube, Park We finds a powerful sense of purpose in running his channel, known as Weracle. His voice, a beacon of strength for those around him, shows that “having a disability or not isn’t an issue. In my case, my disability has awakened my hidden abilities”. Since an accident in 2014 left him paralysed, he’s helped raise awareness of the daily challenges faced by wheelchair users, such as getting dedicated parking spaces installed in Yongsan, Seoul, where he lives.
“I aim to establish a relatable and friendly connection with my audience, without trying to offer guidance or impose specific expectations on how others should interact with individuals with disabilities,” he says. Both online and in person, Park believes in the importance of “caring for and empathising with others”, building a sense of belonging through “positive thoughts and feelings for one another”.
Reflecting on the challenges in today’s society, Park recognises the hardships of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. “It’s essential to measure my manageable limits and ensure that I find enjoyment in what I do to prevent burnout,” he says. Whether it be “maintaining a regular workout routine, spending time in nature or sustaining a healthy diet, discovering the relaxation methods that best suit me has proven to be very important”.
Above Pataradanai “Koen” Setsuwan (Photo: courtesy of Lululemon)
Above Park We (Photo: courtesy of Lululemon)
Pataradanai “Koen” Setsuwan (Photo: courtesy of Lululemon)
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Lululemon launched the annual Global Wellbeing Report to explore the drivers and barriers behind being well—mentally, physically and socially—and to help guide its ongoing work in the well-being space by helping people feel their best. This year’s report revealed that globally, 75 per cent of people believe that society should become more open to talking about mental health. Despite this, 56 per cent of people tend to keep emotions to themselves. Both Park and Pataradanai Setsuwan, a Thai artist and activist from the LGBTQ+ community known as Koen, advocate against this method of coping.
In Thailand, four in ten members of the community don’t seek help for their well-being because they don’t feel comfortable talking about it. “I aspire to be a catalyst for positive change in those around me by living authentically and embracing my true self, to create a world where everyone feels seen, valued or empowered,” says Koen. Through his platform, he emphasises the “importance of acknowledging and embracing our emotions, free from the need for external validation, to lead fulfilling lives”.
“Embracing self-care is fundamental to my holistic well-being,” he adds, including “finding inner peace through mindfulness practices, immersing myself in nature, cherishing moments with my loved ones, getting rest and nourishing my body with wholesome foods”. With these in mind, “my goal is to foster a community where individuals feel accepted and encouraged to pursue their own paths to fulfilment and well-being”.
Koen champions equality and inclusion for marginalised groups with the hope that individuals will “feel not just safe, but truly valued and respected”. In his journey, the “unconditional love, acceptance and sense of belonging” from his community has “been my cornerstone, where resilience and strength shine brightly”.
