Feel like you’re constantly in need of an energy boost? Most of us do, according to new research that finds that the majority of Americans believe a little extra energy would be life-changing, for both our health and happiness, and our bank accounts, too.
The survey of 2-thousand adults across the country reveals that the time of day most Americans hit an energy slump is 2:06 p.m. But many of us are dragging more than that, as people say they’d need twice as much energy to feel fully capable of keeping up with day-to-day demands.
- So, what would people do if they had more energy? The top response is surprisingly heartfelt - spending more time with friends or family (18%).
- If they could control when they got an energy boost, about a quarter would want it on Monday (24%), with Friday (22%) and Saturday (22%) coming in a close second.
- The energy gap hits people in different ways, with nearly half (44%) of those polled saying they don’t currently have enough energy to exercise as often as they’d like.
- Social connection is also a big one, as 34% say low energy keeps them from spending time with their social circles. Another 31% say it limits their outdoor activities and 29% don’t cook as many meals as they’d like because they don’t have the energy.
- Overall, 45% feel too drained to do things they enjoy and 56% say the lack of energy negatively affects their productivity.
- A quarter of respondents admit they’re exhausted after a full day of work and 74% believe they’d be making more money if they had more energy.
- Feeling so fatigued leaves some feeling guilty, including a third who feel the most guilty about not exercising or being physically active because they don’t have the energy.
- Others feel guilt over falling behind on home organization (26%), self-care (25%), and spending time with friends and family (21%).
- But the most important things having more energy would give people? A boost in happiness. Nearly three-quarters (71%) say they’d be happier if they had more energy to get through the day.
Source: Talker
Scott's Thoughts:
- I’d be happy to take that extra energy boost anytime, but it would be most helpful to me on a Monday afternoon! What about you?
- I have to watch my caffeine consumption now that I am older. I used to just coffee up all day.
- It seems strange that adding exercise to an already busy schedule will give you more energy, not less.