And almost two-thirds would be keen for tips on how to make time for fun – as 37% claim to have “forgotten” how to set aside time for themselves
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Paddy McGuinness shares tips on how to make time for yourself
Nearly half of Brits (47%) feel they are busier now than ever before – with 37% admitting they have “forgotten” how to set aside time for themselves, a study has found.
Nearly two-thirds (63%) would welcome tips or advice on how to make more time to have some fun, as 35% are not sure how to find time for things that make them happy.
And 51% say they “often” feel overwhelmed, with the same percentage claiming there is “never” enough time in the day to get everything done.
The survey of 2,000 adults also revealed that 35% feel the most stressed-out at the beginning of their day, with 8.15am deemed the most stressful time of day. This is due to oversleeping, struggling to leave the house on time – and feeling daunted about the working day ahead.
And other early morning challenges include deciding what to wear, completing the school run, and searching for lost keys, as well as dealing with the unpredictability of kids’ emotions – all whilst feeding and dressing them, and making packed lunches.
And at a time of day when every second matters, those polled typically lose 20 minutes and 28 seconds to morning trials and tribulations.
Following the findings, revealed as part of Onken’s “Feed Your Inner Happiness” campaign, Paddy McGuinness has shared his tongue-in-cheek time-saving tips.
His pointers include how to get the kids to do housework without them realising, how to stop them bickering, and how to help them with their homework when you’re stuck yourself.
The TV funnyman said: “Follow my foolproof tips, and you’ll be ready to tackle life’s curveballs – while still having time for yourself. Trust me, in my whirlwind of a schedule, I know just how precious those joy-filled moments can be.”
It also emerged those polled, via OnePoll, aren’t enjoying as many as moments of happiness in a day as they “need”. According to the research, the typical adult “needs” 27 moments of happiness a week – roughly four a day. However, those polled actually get 20 – which is around three a day.
As a result, 57% think they should make more effort to prioritise doing things which make them happy – including getting lost in a good book (54%), and tucking into delicious food (48%).
Mathilde van Roon, head of Onken, Emmi UK, added: “Let’s face it – the morning rush can often look like a comedy sketch gone wrong. Alongside Paddy, we’re spooning a little joy into your daily dash, to feed your inner happiness.”
