There is nothing hard-working people look forward to more, than a well-earned lazy day.
A recent study by Talker Research discovered that Americans, in particular, need 60 lazy days per year to feel rested and relaxed.
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Over half of the people polled say they take their lazy days when they are in a low mood and energy
It turns out many people have to plan to be lazy. The study says 21% plan their self-care day ahead of time, while others even mark it on the calendar.
But a majority of people come across their do nothing day spontaneously.
It is always fun to sneak in a lazy day on a weekday, but most people find that Sunday is the natural day to do nothing.
The study also asked people what they do these days, and it sounds heavenly.
AMERICA’S IDEAL LAZY DAY CONSISTS OF:
3 hours watching movies and TV
3 hours doing absolutely nothing
3 hours simply sitting and enjoying one’s living space
2 hours in bed
2 hours scrolling on one’s phone
2 hours napping
1 hour eating
1 hour reading
1 hour listening to an audiobook or podcast
1 hour dreading the next day
You can see the full study here.
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