Australia in a rut, claims new report
A nationwide study released by Carnival Cruise Lines shows that an increasing reluctance to try new things is having a limiting effect on the mood, happiness, energy and productivity of Australians.
It may also help to explain while domestic tourism is on the decline.
Social trend analyst Mark McCrindle claims that a growing resistance to adventure and playfulness is holding Australians back from realising their true potential as individuals and as a nation.
Key findings from the research include:
Most Australians are currently stuck in routine, including living in the same style of clothing (74 percent), eating and cooking the same meals every day (59 percent) and socialising at the same places every weekend (59 percent).
Over two thirds (68 percent) sleep on the same side of the bed every night and wouldn’t consider changing.
Four in five (80 percent) blame technology and more time spent social networking, playing video games and browsing the Internet for a national decline in adventurousness.
Four in five (84 percent) cite an uncertain economic climate as reason they stay at home more than they used to.
A third (31 percent) believe the nation’s energy to try new things has significantly waned in the past few years.
Nearly a third (31 percent) say they can’t afford to break out of their routine or that family limits their choices (25 percent).
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