Americans reveal the number of ‘lazy days’ they need per year and how they spend them

A NEW survey finds that Americans need a shocking number of lazy days each year to feel rested and relaxed.

A survey of 2,000 Americans found that people go an average of 60 days without doing anything, or almost two whole months.

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With August 10th, National Lazy Day, approaching, the study examined how the average person uses idle days for self-care and what makes a perfect day for doing nothing.

“In honor of National Lazy Day, we wanted to showcase how Americans are resting and rejuvenating during a much-needed lazy day,” said Mei Higgins, vice president of merchandising for Berkshire Blanket & Home Co.

“Everyone deserves a day of rest here and there, maybe even more often, and days like this are so important when it comes to well-being.

“In fact, the research found that nearly three in four people (74%) said lazy days are crucial when it comes to self-care.”

It will come as no surprise that Americans are not exactly relaxed about their days off.

One in five survey participants said they plan their lazy days in advance, and 67% chose to take their lazy days spontaneously.

But a progressive group of people are scheduling their idle days a few weeks in advance.

The poll conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Berkshire Blanket & Home Co. found that nearly three-quarters of lazy days likely go unnoticed and that respondents don’t tell others that they’re spending a day relaxing at home.

When it comes to lazy daytime activities, or lack thereof, respondents indicated how much time they spend looking at their phones, lounging around, and engaging in self-care.

On a typical lazy day, the average person spends two hours lying in bed, one hour eating, three hours binge-watching movies and TV, one hour reading, and two hours scrolling.

Several hours are spent doing nothing, a few hours are spent dubbing, and a whole hour is spent dreading the next day.

Sounds like a typical case of Sunday anxiety.

Low energy, burnout and an overwhelming sense of responsibility are the main reasons for lazy days, the study concluded.

A third of respondents even admitted that they take a day off to avoid people, and one in ten said an existential crisis is enough to warrant a day off.

About 75% of respondents say they prefer to spend their lazy day lounging when the weather is cool and gloomy.

According to respondents, the most important necessities for a day of doing nothing are a comfortable outfit and a warm blanket or bedspread, along with a clean house, a shower and enough junk food.

For those wondering, the agreed-upon ideal lazy day outfit is breathable and lightweight. And the perfect cozy blanket is soft and big enough for two.

“If you weren’t already planning to do so, we encourage everyone to take some time off on August 10th to just rest and relax,” Higgins said.

“Allowing yourself time to do nothing will contribute greatly to your health and happiness.

“And creating the perfect, cozy space to relax in is essential. Gathering cozy essentials and designing a relaxing space is part of self-care.”