How Many Lazy Days Are Needed For True Relaxation Revealed
Many of us know that sometimes the best way to recharge is to simply hit the pause button on life and embrace a full day of guilt-free nothingness. Whether it’s lounging in pajamas, binge-watching your favorite series, or throwing back your favorite snacks, in our busy lives, taking a day to do nothing can be a vital form of self-care. According to a recent poll of 2,000 Americans conducted by Talker Research for Berkshire Blanket & Home Co. in honor of National Lazy Day, there’s a science to crafting the perfect do-nothing day.
The survey revealed how people leverage these “lazy days.” Apparently, people need 60 lazy days per year to feel rested and relaxed. Also revealed is that people take lazy days very seriously, with one in five (21%) planning their lazy days in advance and 67% opting to take their lazy days spontaneously. However, a forward-thinking few (11%) even put their do-nothing days on the calendar a few weeks ahead of time.
Do you fill others in about your lazy days?
The poll found that almost three-quarters (72%) are likely to fly under the radar and won’t tell others they’re taking a day to relax at home.
Looking closer at lazy day trends, those surveyed are most likely to take lazy days on Sundays (39%) and Saturdays (27%). Obviously, this is when a good number of people don’t have to report to work. The most unpopular lazy day turns out to be Tuesday, according to findings, with only 5% labeling Tuesday as their go-to lazy day.
Lazy day activities
When it comes to lazy day activities or lack of, respondents shared how much time they spend attached to their phones, lounging around and soaking in self-care. On a typical lazy day, the average person spends two hours lying in bed, an hour eating, three hours binge-watching movies and TV, an hour reading, and two hours scrolling. Three hours are spent doing literally absolutely nothing, two hours are spent napping and a full hour is generally devoted to dreading the next day.
When it comes to where people choose to relax on a lazy day, the majority (58%) prefer lounging on the couch, while a small portion (4%) opt to spend their time lying on the floor.
Most people (75%) are more likely to spend the day lounging around if the weather is cool and gloomy. According to respondents, the top essentials for do-nothing days are a comfy outfit (47%) and a cozy blanket or throw (40%), along with a clean home (40%), a shower (40%), and ample junk food (39%).
The study revealed the top feelings that prompt people to take lazy days are low mood and energy (55%), burnout (39%), and feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities (34%). A third even admitted they’ll take a lazy day if they want to avoid people and one in ten (9%) said an existential crisis is enough to warrant a lazy day.
Check out the complete study breakdown here.
