More than half of Brits want to completely change how they live, by improving their health and wellbeing, spending more time outside – and reducing screentime.
A poll of 2,000 adults revealed of the 51 per cent who want to make a change, saving money, eating healthier and appreciating the small things were among the top ways of doing so.
Along with exercising more often, moving house and even learning a language.
But some simply want to slow down and spend more time reading.
However, it emerged while 33 per cent often consider making changes to their lifestyle, 38 per cent admitted they find it difficult to alter their daily routines.
The study also found of all the European countries; Brits would like to adopt aspects of the Italian lifestyle the most (24 per cent) followed by Spain (19 per cent) and France (14 per cent).
A spokesperson for Italian drinks brand Disaronno, which commissioned the research, said: “It's hard to beat the ‘Dolce Vita’ way of life, which is reflected clearly in the survey results.
“It’s interesting to see how much people are open to altering their day-to-day lives and take different characteristics from other countries.
“Whether it’s making changes to their exercise regime, financial habits or the way they shop, small tweaks to lifestyles can have a big impact on our moods, confidence and relationships.”
The research also found the top reasons for wanting to adopt aspects of European lifestyles were for better weather (42 per cent), a slower lifestyle (40 per cent) and more time outdoors (38 per cent).
Others are seeking more time dedicated to family (32 per cent), friends (14 per cent) and a variety of food options (32 per cent) due to inspiration from countries outside of the UK.
Similarly, 67 per cent would like to live the ‘Dolce Vita’ lifestyle and associate the phrase with the best things in life (28 per cent) and Italian culture (26 per cent).
Instead, 62 per cent think they currently spend too much of their time looking at screens, with 12 per cent of those who want to make changes to their lifestyle wanting to cut back on this.
Being stuck in the same routine and not having enough money was a limitation to change for 27 per cent, while for 22 per cent it was lack of motivation.
Despite this, 72 per cent of those polled, via OnePoll.com, felt making tweaks to their approach in life was important.
With 28 per cent who are interested in a lifestyle change wanting to be happier, while 19 per cent long to make the most of their days.
When it comes to the biggest influences for a routine switch, friends (24 per cent) were ranked highest, followed closely by family (23 per cent) and social media (23 per cent).
Disaronno’s spokesperson added: “It can be the smallest things in life that bring us joy.
“The Italian culture – of which many Brits are keen to take some inspiration from – prioritises family, treats food as a ritual and encourage simple pleasures without guilt.
“Although we don’t have the lovely European weather, we can adopt the dolce side of life.
“Slowing down on purpose is something the Italian’s value and we could learn from, as well as living a ‘good life’ full of pleasure and indulgence.”
TOP 20 WAYS PEOPLE WANT TO CHANGE HOW THEY LIVE:
1. Improving their health and wellbeing
2. By saving more money
3. Exercising more
4. Spending more time outdoors in nature
5. Eating more healthy foods
6. Spending more time with family
7. Taking up new hobbies
8. Reducing screentime on electronic devices
9. Slowing down and appreciating small things
10. Spending more time reading
11. Going out to socialise more
12. Moving house
13. Spending more time with friends
14. Learning a language
15. Allocating more time to cultural activities
16. Actively drinking less alcohol
17. Indulging more in their spending, such as treating themselves
18. Spending more time cooking
19. Volunteering for a good cause
20. Spending more time focusing on their career
