The top 30 ways Brits are 'finding themselves' - including a digital detox

16 May 2023 , 11:50

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The favourite ways Brits "find themselves" include a digital detox, daily empowerment and travelling the world.

A study of 2,000 adults found most have never been on a "journey of self-discovery" and almost half (47%) haven’t completely come to terms with who the real "them" is yet.

And only 28% are content with their lot in life.

Of those who are, or have been on such a pursuit, a whopping 83% say it was a success.

But more than a third (34%) of those polled, by Tourism New Zealand, said travelling abroad would improve their chances of finding themselves.

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More than half of those (55%) said they’d like to get the opportunity to experience an entirely different culture - expanding their horizons in the process.

Others think ditching alcohol, taking up yoga and meditation, changing career path, or starting a TikTok channel, would be the best way to find themselves.

The top 30 ways Brits are 'finding themselves' - including a digital detox

Nonetheless, 76% believe it is important to understand yourself - with the aim of building self-confidence the number one reason for doing so (51%).

Discovering your full-potential (45%) and learning from past mistakes (41%), are also incentives for self-discovery, according to OnePoll.com data.

New Zealand topped the list as the place Brits feel is best to visit in order to complete a voyage of self-discovery, followed by Australia, Canada and USA.

The study also found over a third (37%) of everyone polled is keen to live life to the full, with a quarter of Brits (25%) making their way through a bucket list of life goals.

Sarah Handley, general manager, Americas & Europe for New Zealand Tourism, said: "It’s great to see that people in the UK are interested in self-discovery, with some stepping out of their comfort zones and seeking new adventures, in a bid to improve their overall well-being and self-understanding.

"New Zealand has so much to offer such as diverse landscapes, unique wildlife, and a rich indigenous culture to immerse yourself in, making it the perfect destination for self-reflection.

"We welcome anyone embarking on a journey of self-discovery, we hope that New Zealand provides the opportunity to truly find yourself."

Almost half of Brits haven't completely come to terms with who the real "them" is yet (© Lilly Roadstones)

TOP THINGS BRITS ARE DOING TO FIND THEMSELVES:

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Reading more
Travelling the world
Removing negative people from your life
Exploring the great outdoors
Learning about and experiencing a new culture
Being more present (i.e., being fully engaged and attentive to the present moment)
Surrounding yourself with likeminded people
Picking up a new hobby (e.g., knitting/doing puzzles/cooking/pottery)
Changing career paths
Volunteering at a charity
Cleaning/clearing out the home
Spending less time using devices
Learning about different ideologies and religions
Doing yoga and meditation
Writing a journal/book
Escaping the city
Trying out different music - finding new artists
Moving to another country
Exploring your sexuality/ having new sexual experiences
Learning a new language
Daily manifestations/empowerment
Stop drinking alcohol
Watching movies deemed culturally and artistically important
Setting up a side hustle
Experimenting with fashion
Deleting all social media
Living a zero-waste lifestyle
Petitioning for social justice
Crystals and astrology
Starting a TikTok channel