Surprisingly enough, we’re actually a nation of optimists- just not when it comes to work. Despite the fact that the majority of people now opt for a ‘glass half full’ mentality, salary, career prospects and job security were ranked among the aspects of our lives that fill us with dread. Indeed, six in ten people [...]
People who live behind a red door make the best neighbours, a study revealed yesterday. Researchers found that those with a red front door consider themselves to be among the best neighbours, with nine in ten claiming they are a great person to live next door to. And another 90 per cent are on first-name [...]
People who live behind a red door are the happiest in the country, it has been revealed. The study quizzed 2,000 residents about all aspects of their personal and working lives to reveal who had the best outlook on life and how their choice of door colour reflected this. And over half of the study [...]
Taking two holidays a year, having a meaningful conversation twice a week and cuddling 11 times in a fortnight are key to a happy marriage; it was revealed yesterday. A study of 2,000 happily married couples by Headwater Holidays has identified the main ingredients for a successful future together. It shows husband and wife benefit [...]
Experts have pinpointed the exact moment when Brits finally relax and begin enjoying their holiday – 21 hours and 31 minutes after arriving at their destination. The stress of booking, preparing and travelling makes for an exhausting first day when people spend most of their time recovering from the journey, unpacking and settling in. The [...]
Brits have voted The Royal Wedding as their ‘Feel Good Moment of 2011’. A study of 2,000 people into the uplifting events of the past twelve months found that Prince William’s marriage to Kate Middleton on April 29th was the country’s feel good moment of the year. And second in the list were the miraculous [...]
The happiest point of Christmas Day is 1.55pm, it was revealed yesterday. A study into our happiness levels on one of the biggest days of the year shows most people are so worried about things running smoothly they don’t truly enjoy themselves until early afternoon. People are only 100 per cent happy once the presents [...]
December is the most stressful month for couples, a study revealed yesterday. The findings, which emerged in a study of 3,000 people, show more arguments happen during the festive month than at any other time of the year. Money worries, problems over family logistics and workloads lead to an increase in tension in December, it [...]
Stress-related arguments are at an all-time high, a study has revealed. Researchers found the average couple now falls out four times a week, with over-spending, having little or no help around the house and how to pay bills the most likely triggers for a bust-up. Six in ten said stress ‘tips them over the edge’ [...]
The average Brit only feels at the top of their game for just one day of their working week – and usually on a Tuesday, it has emerged. Researchers who studied the lifestyles of 2,000 adults found work stress, sleepless nights and money or relationship issues leave many of us worn out and not giving [...]
