The Over-Optimization Backlash: Why 'Meaning' is the New Metric

Is it possible to be too healthy? Early 2026 is seeing a significant "Over-Optimization Backlash." After years of tracking every heartbeat, sleep cycle, and glucose spike, the global wellness community is shifting its focus away from the numbers and toward the human experience.

From Metrics to Meaning

The new trend, highlighted at the Longevity Investors Lunch at Davos, emphasizes "nervous system safety."

Wellness Shift: Meaning > Metrics

"We've optimized our bodies, but we’ve neglected our souls," says a leading wellness psychologist. "The next frontier of longevity isn't a better supplement; it’s a more regulated nervous system and a deeper sense of community purpose."