2 in 3 SME owners put financial success ahead of mental health

Nearly two-thirds of SME business owners admit to ‘deprioritising’ their mental health in favour of financial success, according to research. A study of 500 SME owners found 63 per cent have overlooked their personal well-being due to the pressures of running a business. More than one in five (22 per cent) have sacrificed friendships in…

10 things ‘Sleepy Brits’ do to wake up in the morning

Sleepy Brits hit the alarm snooze button for at least 15 minutes each morning and function on ‘autopilot’ until they feel fully awake - half an hour after starting work.  A study of 2,000 adults found the average alarm is set for 6.54am, before they actually get out of bed at 7.12am. But it’s another 29 minutes before people feel awake and ready to start the day – although men need an…

Top 40 ways in which Brits get a boost – good news tops the list

Brits need three 'boosts' to get them through a typical day - with the first required as early as 9:12am. Research of 2,000 adults revealed those aged between 18-24 need the most boosts, with adults between 55-64 requiring the least. The biggest pick-me-ups were found to be getting some good news, the sun shining and…

There Are Now More Than 20,000 Detectorists In The UK

The way the nation spends its time is changing. In the past, people would fill their weekends with trips to the beach, long walks in the park and attendance at religious services.  However, today, things might be changing. With the rapidly rising popularity of metal detecting, more people than ever before are searching for buried…

Average adult listens to 10 hours of music a week to improve mood

A study of 2,000 Brits found almost a third have turned to music to help them through the pandemic and more than half said particular songs can dramatically improve their mood. And 26 per cent claimed music has been more important to them than ever during the last few months. While 37 per cent have…

10 Habits You Should Practice Everyday

Not every habit is bad. There are a lot of habits we can practice that will make us better people, or keep us on track to living our best lives. Like any good habit, it takes time for it to stick and keeping at it over and over again will eventually make it part of…

Yoga, cycling and lifting weights make Brits happiest, claims survey

A study of 2,000 adults found the average person has a glow for up to an hour and 25 minutes after yoga, and one hour and 21 minutes after cycling. And lifting weights sees them feeling happy for an hour and 15 minutes. It also emerged adults believe they need to exercise for around 40…

Adding A Touch Of Class To Each Outfit

Looking good is feeling good, but there are multiple ways to look good in the first place. So, as most people say, fashion is there to have fun with rather than thinking it’s some kind of super-serious art you must perfect in order to be worthwhile. After all, would the most innovative fashion designers be…

Covid-19 leads to 20% growth in smartwatches, claims study

The global COVID-19 pandemic has made more people aware of their health, fitness and well-being, and the smart wearables market is reaping the rewards, according to the latest report by technology analyst firm CCS Insight. It recently published a market forecast that predicts shipments of wrist-worn wearables will hit 232 million units in 2021, a…

Only 1 in 8 Brits have been abroad in 2021, research shows

A study of 2,000 adults found only 12 per cent have managed to escape the UK and get abroad during 2021. Four in 10 have been able to enjoy a ‘staycation’, while another 40 per cent haven’t gone away at all. Just under two thirds (64 per cent) feel the changing isolation and quarantine rules…