Need State Definitions for Wellness

This article summarizes the definitions of need states found in the Evergi platform.

Athletic Performance

Consumers who are focused on exercise, training, and being an athlete 

These consumers:

  • consider themselves an athlete
  • often track biometrics and/or in training to something 
  • are in training or incorporate exercise/sport in a daily routine

Community Connection

Consumers focused on engaging with others and having a sense of belonging


These consumers are more likely to:

  • focus on being part of a community
  • find social causes important
  • engage in social media daily
  • connect with friends and family recuses stress and increases their wellbeing

Energy

Consumers looking to boost their energy

These consumers are more likely to do the following:

  • seek out products that claim to boost energy
  • turn to alternative medicine to boost energy

Exercise

Consumers who enjoy and frequently take part in sports and exercise

These consumers are more likely to do the following:

  • engage in exercise/sports to reduce stress or improve wellbeing
  • exercise 1+ times/week
  • feel good when they exercise
  • use exercise to reduce pain


Focus

Consumers who are looking for more focus


These consumers are more likely to do the following:

  • have difficulty focusing or are distracted
  • have Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • seek products specifically to improve focus


Holistic Wellness

Consumers who focus on whole-body wellbeing and alternative/functional medicine


These consumers are more likely to do the following:

  • believe in alone time, mindfulness, whole-body wellbeing, or alternative/functional medicine
  • partake in yoga, acupuncture, massages to reduce stress/improve wellbeing


Immunity

Consumers looking to boost their immunity


These consumers are more likely to do the following:

  • look specifically for products that boost/support a stronger immune system
  • purchase functional foods/ingredients (elderberry, reishi, or Chaga mushrooms, ashwagandha, turmeric, echinacea, zinc, etc,.)


Plant-based

Consumers who are focused on less/no meat, plant-based diets


These consumers are more likely to do the following:

  • are vegans, vegetarians or pescatarians
  • believe plant-based alternatives are better for health 


Relaxation

Consumers who are wanting to destress and relax


These consumers are more likely to do the following:

  • indicate they are stressed
  • reducing stress is a priority for them
  • are seeking to relax
  • look for products focused on relaxation/reducing stress


Sleep

Consumers who are seeking better and more sleep


These consumers are more likely to do the following:

  • indicate lack of sleep is causing stress
  • are looking to get more sleep
  • getting more sleep is a top priority for them
  • want products that improve sleep or lack of sleep


Sustainability

Consumers who are wanting to reduce their carbon footprint


These consumers are more likely to do the following:

  • reduce their use of plastic and packaged foods
  • many have vegan diets
  • buy organic, eco-friendly, local, or sustainably packaged products
  • try to decrease food waste
  • repurpose items

Digestive Health

Consumers who are seeking better digestive health


These consumers are more likely to do the following:

  • seek out products to support digestive health
  • suffer from specific digestive conditions

Functional Health

Consumers who are adding functional ingredients to their diet to increase their overall wellness

These consumers are more likely to do the following:

  • using functional ingredients, vitamins, and/or supplements
  • using alternative therapies, often in place of traditional medicines


Heart Health

Consumers who are looking to support their heart health


These consumers are more likely to do the following:

  • look for foods and beverages that help lower cholesterol or support heart health
  • suffer from specific heart conditions


Brain/Mental Health

Consumers who are focused on improving their mental or brain health

These consumers are more likely to do the following:

  • seek out products that support brain function and cognitive health
  • focusing on their mental health
  • suffer from mental/brain health conditions: Depression, Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, Epilepsy, Bipolar
  • suffer from specific heart conditions