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 one hundred per cent.
As a result it’s normally just Tuesdays – and in particular late Tuesday morning at 11.30am– that people feel at their most efficient and alert with Fridays and Monday’s being the points at which we are least likely.
But from 10.30am to 12.30pm on a Saturday we are able to leave everything behind and relax and enjoy the weekend.
This was the point in the week when we were most refreshed and enjoying our weekends without feeling tired or worn out, according to new research from Seven Seas Health Oils.
Yesterday Sarah Day, Marketing Manager for Seven Seas Health Oils, which commissioned the report, said: “Feeling stretched and overwhelmed often impacts on our health, especially if it’s for long periods of time. It is important that people don’t neglect their health and wellbeing and prioritise taking care of themselves on the inside.”
‘’There are dietary improvements people can make such as ensuring an adequate vitamin intake to not only help maintain energy levels, mental performance and hormonal balance but also help keep them fighting fit.’’
Four out of ten feel exhausted at the end of the day regularly with 35 per cent admitting they struggle to get a good balance between their personal and work life.
Six out of ten blame work pressure for them not performing at their best during the week and 36 per cent said that money problems often distract them from their work.
One in twenty say they never feel like they are on top of everything.
Friday afternoons are the point at which we are most likely to leave emails unanswered and ignore people with one in five admitting they find themselves cutting corners as the weekend approaches.
Thirty seven per cent confess to nipping of early most Fridays and 21 per cent take a long lunch.
Brits are most likely to stay late on a Wednesday and get in early on a Monday morning – the point at which they are also most organised.
Sarah Day added: ‘’Feeling exhausted on Fridays at the end of a long working week coupled with a full on weekend can mean people spend Monday mornings recovering and not feeling their best. Optimising your diet and lifestyle and taking time out to look after yourself can help people to feel more in balance.’’
‘’The current economic climate and 24/7 lifestyles means that people are more stressed and working longer and harder, often at the expense of their wellbeing.
‘’There are steps people can take to avoid burn out such as having a healthy balanced diet and exercising regularly which is a great way to relieve stress for home and work pressures.’’
