Freezing temperatures & short days among the top reasons Brits HATE February as it’s voted ‘least motivated month’
Freezing temperatures & short days among the top reasons Brits HATE February as it’s voted ‘least motivated month’
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THE cold weather and dark evenings aren't going anywhere despite January almost being over. And it turns out nearly half of Brits wish they could skip February altogether and go straight to March as they name it the 'Monday of all months'. Those surveyed put the dreary weather (69 per cent), freezing temperatures (68 per cent), and short days (52 per cent) as the top reasons many would like to banish February from the calendar.
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The poll of 2,000 adults found that 30 per cent admitted their New Year’s resolutions had faded by the time the second month rolled around, as 48 per cent blamed a lack of motivation. And 40 per cent said that life simply gets in the way after January, while 32 per cent confessed to becoming bored with the goals they’d set.
But overall, 45 per cent of Brits feel unmotivated throughout February. To help the nation combat the February funk, Bassetts Vitamins, which commissioned the research, has launched its Fun-uary Calendar to encourage people to embrace one fun task a day to lift their spirits. It is available via a social media giveaway.
Former EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy, who has teamed up with the brand, said: “I’ve actually never been a big fan of February. "And it’s clear with 53 per cent of people voting February just as gloomy if not gloomier than January, I’m not the only one.
"So taking on the tasks from the Fun-uary Calendar has brought a bit of joy to each day, which can make a big difference this time of year.”. The study also found 63 per cent of adults are eager to make February more enjoyable, with 85 per cent of the belief that it’s the little things that bring the most joy.
