{"id":169575,"date":"2023-08-25T11:34:11","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T06:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/brits-reveal-most-spontaneous-things-theyve-done-including-last-minute-hols-and-going-on-road-trips\/"},"modified":"2023-08-25T11:35:55","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T06:05:55","slug":"brits-share-their-most-spontaneous-experiences-including-road-trips-and-last-minute-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/brits-share-their-most-spontaneous-experiences-including-road-trips-and-last-minute-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Brits share their most spontaneous experiences, including road trips and last-minute holidays."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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THE top 40 spur-of-the-moment activities everyone should have tried are booking a last-minute weekend away, going on a road trip or popping in on a friend you haven\u2019t seen in ages.<\/p>\n

The poll found that 70% of adults could make the most of their day. And, 65% said they needed more stimulation to get through the everyday grind of work and tasks.<\/p>\n

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65% of people say they need to be entertained more often in order to get out of the monotony and daily grind.<\/span>Credit: SWCRadventure \u2013 by Vicky Duncan<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The survey found Boomers \u2013 those born between 1946 and 1964 \u2013 are most likely to feel their current life is too predictable and monotonous<\/span>Credit: SWCRadventure \u2013 by Vicky Duncan<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Other must-do spontaneous acts include extending a holiday while they\u2019re already on it, jumping on a random bus or train, or getting up in the middle of the night to stargaze.<\/p>\n

The survey found Boomers \u2013 those born between 1946 and 1964 \u2013 are most likely to feel their current life is too predictable and monotonous.<\/p>\n

And they\u2019re also the age group that most often feels stuck in a rut with their everyday routine.<\/p>\n

Gen Z is twice as likely to do something in a year to get out of a rut than Gen Xers or those older.<\/p>\n

But a lack of cash (45 per cent) is what’s holding most people back from saying \u2018yes\u2019 to more opportunities.<\/p>\n

According to a spokesperson from chewy sweets manufacturer Mentos Fanta which sponsored the study: “Being spontaneous is liberating.<\/p>\n

\u201cDoing something new and different doesn\u2019t have to involve skydiving out of a helicopter onto a jet-ski in a volcano.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt can be something as simple as buying a totally different sandwich in your daily supermarket meal deal \u2013 or giving a new flavour a chance.\u201d<\/p>\n

The study also found 35 per cent of adults don\u2019t have the energy to say yes to fun new opportunities.<\/p>\n

And 29 per cent don\u2019t have enough time, while 27 per cent fret that if they do try something new, they might not enjoy it.<\/p>\n

In fact, only nine per cent of respondents feel they are \u2018very much\u2019 living their best life \u2013 with Gen Z most likely to feel this way (17 per cent).<\/p>\n

Sixty-five percent of adults say they wish that they had more courage to try new things.<\/p>\n

Those aged 35-44 are the most likely to feel this way, with a whopping 83 per cent saying they\u2019d like to be braver.<\/p>\n

However, 23 percent of adults say they’d be happier and more fulfilled if they led a spontaneous life.<\/p>\n

The study found that 38 percent want to experience something new and are willing to leave their comfort zones.\u00a0OnePoll.com<\/a>\u00a0figures.<\/p>\n

Mentos Fanta\u2019s spokesperson added: \u201cThose in the middle age ranges seem to be stuck between two poles.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re not young and carefree anymore, but they\u2019re not so old that they\u2019re past wanting to experience new things.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt seems like Gen X really need to shake things up and try something new more than anyone else!\u201d<\/p>\n

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BRITS\u2019 40 FAVOURITE SPONTANEOUS ACTS:<\/h3>\n
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1.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Booking a weekend getaway at the last minute is easy<\/p>\n

2.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Road-trips are fun<\/p>\n

3.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Visit a friend you\u2019ve not seen in a while<\/p>\n

4.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Speak your mind<\/p>\n

5.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Holidays can be extended<\/p>\n

6.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Hop on the bus or train and see what it brings you.<\/p>\n

7.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Attend a local free event<\/p>\n

8.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Keep an eye on the rising sun<\/p>\n

9.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Make a challenge for yourself<\/p>\n

10.\u2002\u2002\u2002Start a conversation when you meet a complete stranger<\/p>\n

11.\u2002\u2002\u2002Watch the stars at night by getting up early.<\/p>\n

12.\u2002\u2002\u2002Attend a Comedy Night<\/p>\n

13.\u2002\u2002\u2002You can rearrange your furniture<\/p>\n

14.\u2002\u2002\u2002Purchase a gift for someone, and give it to that person on the same day<\/p>\n

15.\u2002\u2002\u2002Dye your hair a different colour<\/p>\n

16.\u2002\u2002\u2002Spend money on charity<\/p>\n

17.\u2002\u2002\u2002You can tell your parents or family members that you love them<\/p>\n

18.\u2002\u2002\u2002Help at an animal shelter in your area<\/p>\n

19.\u2002\u2002\u2002Give blood<\/p>\n

20.\u2002\u2002\u2002How to start a business<\/p>\n

21.\u2002\u2002\u2002Purchase a pet<\/p>\n

22.\u2002\u2002\u2002Ask someone out<\/p>\n

23.\u2002\u2002\u2002All day, say yes to all things<\/p>\n

24.\u2002\u2002\u2002A radical new haircut<\/p>\n

25.\u2002\u2002\u2002You can visit a psychic<\/p>\n

26.\u2002\u2002\u2002Get a piercing \/ new piercing<\/p>\n

27.\u2002\u2002\u2002Spend a day or night off-grid (no internet, no social media).<\/p>\n

28.\u2002\u2002\u2002Take a look at the free items in your community<\/p>\n

29.\u2002\u2002\u2002How to quit a job<\/p>\n

30.\u2002\u2002\u2002Go camping with a friend \u2013 right now, for one night only<\/p>\n

31.\u2002\u2002\u2002Book a dance lesson<\/p>\n

32.\u2002\u2002\u2002Call in sick to work when you\u2019re not ill<\/p>\n

33.\u2002\u2002\u2002Visit a new neighborhood<\/p>\n

34.\u2002\u2002\u2002Support a local sport team<\/p>\n

35.\u2002\u2002\u2002Go skinny dipping<\/p>\n

36.\u2002\u2002\u2002Karaoke is a great way to entertain yourself<\/p>\n

37.\u2002\u2002\u2002Smash something on purpose \u2013 like a plate<\/p>\n

38.\u2002\u2002\u2002Purchase a Musical Instrument<\/p>\n

39.\u2002\u2002\u2002Register for a New Sport<\/p>\n

40.\u2002\u2002\u2002Join a Foreign Exchange Programme<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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