How are you spending your holidays? What is your recommended way to relieve stress? [Announcement of survey results]
*Dream Planning Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 4, 2024
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How are you spending your holidays? What is your recommended way to relieve stress? [Announcement of survey results]
*URUHOME, a real estate trouble-solving site operated by Dream Planning Co., Ltd. (Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Prefecture/Representative Director: Juto Takahashi), conducts a survey of people who are interested in everyday life issues. carried out* * [Please regarding quotation and reproduction of data] *
When using the survey results and images in this release, please use the URL of URUHOME (URUHOME) where survey results are published. Please provide a link to https://uruhome.net/spend-a-holiday/
*Publication permission from our company is not required.
* [Survey overview] *
〇Survey target: “People who are interested in issues of daily life” 〇Valid responses – 500 people
〇Investigator – Dream Planning Co., Ltd.
〇Research method – Internet questionnaire survey
〇Survey period-July 15th to July 17th, 2024
Please tell me how you spend your holidays.
Please tell me how you spend your holidays (n=500, number of answers 1,061, multiple answers possible)
1st place: “Enjoying your hobbies” 46.0%
* ★ 1st place: Enjoying your hobbies 230 people (46.0%) ★*
The most common way to spend your days off was to enjoy your hobbies. What hobbies do you all enjoy?
* -1st place・Comment about enjoying your hobby-*
“As I am caring for a family member, I don’t have any days off. However, I don’t like negative thoughts, so I try to use even a little bit of time for my own enjoyment. (Female in her 50s)”
“When I’m on my own, I often draw illustrations or do creative things. When I’m with other people, I often play games, watch videos, or play games online. (Female, 30s) )”
“I change my mind by watching videos and walking. (Male, 50s)” “I enjoy my hobbies: playing musical instruments, listening to music, and reading. (Male, 60s)”
“My days are busy and fun because I’m active mainly in my pursuits but also in my hobbies. (Female in her 40s)”
I’m so busy with things other than work that it’s hard to find time even on holidays, so I think it’s great that you have such a positive attitude that you use even a little bit of time for your hobbies.
2nd place: “Relax and heal your mind and body” 36.8%
* ★ 2nd place: Relax and heal your mind and body 184 people (36.8%) ★*
Days off are meant to rest. By relieving yourself of your daily fatigue, you will be able to get back into the swing of things.
* -2nd Place – Comments that help you relax and heal your mind and body -* “I refresh myself by watching my favorite movies or listening to music at home. (Female, 30s)”
“It depends on my physical and mental condition at the time, but if I’m feeling well, I try to take active breaks, and if I’m tired, I try to get plenty of rest.” (Male, 40s)
“I am spending my time relaxing and studying for my future. (Female, 30s)” “To heal my tired body, I put my favorite bath salts in the water and take a slow soak, or I go to a hot spring for a day trip with my friend or husband and get a massage. I also watch TV dramas
(recorded). (Female in her 50s) ”
“On my days off, I try to take it easy and relax. (Female in her 40s)”
It’s not just about not moving; it’s a great way to relax by moving moderately, which actually soothes your mind and body.
3rd place: “Enjoy shopping” (23.8%)
* ★ 3rd place: Enjoy shopping 119 people (23.8%) ★*
Many people seem to enjoy shopping during the holidays. It’s fun whether you go alone or with friends or family.
* -3rd place・Comment about enjoying shopping- *
“I usually go shopping with my family (30s, female)”
“I’m shopping with my family. (Male, 30s)”
“I usually go to shopping centers with my family (female, 30s)” “I come home tired just by going out to buy food or other things I need with my family.” (Female, 40s)
“I enjoy looking at various things at the shopping mall with my family. (Female in her 60s)”
In some areas, it is not uncommon for people to gather at I○n malls on holidays.
4th place was “Enjoying a side job” at 21.8%
* ★ 4th place: 109 people (21.8%) working on side jobs ★*
There are many cases where people start a side job on their days off because the income from their main job is not enough, or because they want to do something they really want to do.
* -4th place・Comment about working on a side job-*
“If I don’t have enough, I have no choice but to earn money.” (Male, 40s) “I’m working hard to add even a little bit of joy to my current life. (Male, 50s)”
“I work a side job all day long (man, 70s and older)”
“On my days off, I work on the side.” (Male, 50s)
“I’m working hard on side jobs to make money. But I can’t make any money. (Male, 60s)”
Of course you can earn money, but depending on the type of work you do, you can also feel the joy of accumulating your achievements and skills.
5th place was “going out for tea or a meal” (13.8%)
* ★ 5th place: Going out for tea or meals 69 people (13.8%) ★*
Many people enjoyed eating out and having tea to have a little special time during the holidays.
* -5th place: Comments about going out for tea or food-*
“I go out with my family, have lunch, and visit cafes. (Female, 50s)” “I’m going out to eat some delicious food (male, 30s)”
“I want to enjoy delicious food with everyone (man in his 40s)” “I like doing nothing all day, but I also like having lunch. (Female, 40s)” “On my days off, I relax with my husband and go shopping and eating. (Female in her 40s)”
Of course, it’s refreshing to have fun with the usual members, but sometimes it’s refreshing to sit around the table with people you haven’t seen in a while or for the first time.
Please tell me your recommended stress relief method!
Please tell me your recommended stress relief method! (n=500, number of answers 758, multiple answers possible)
1st place: “Eat to your heart’s content” 20.6%
* ★ 1st place: Eat to your heart’s content 103 people (20.6%) ★*
A classic way to relieve stress is to eat burnt food. Although the cost is high, such as weight gain, it is also extremely effective in relieving stress.
* -1st place:Comment about eating to your heart’s content-*
“I eat what I like and as much as I want to change my mood. (Male, 30s)” “I feel energetic when I eat lots of sweets. I eat a lot of both sweet and salty foods. (Male, 30s)”
“I relieve stress by eating out as much as I want once a month. (Female, 40s)” “If I don’t feel hungry, I won’t have negative thoughts. (Male, 20s)” “When I’m really stressed out, I sometimes eat as much grilled meat as I can. (Male, 30s)”
If you eat as much delicious food as you like and get a good night’s sleep, you will feel refreshed for most things, but be careful, as fat will also be stored in your belly.
2nd place: “Sleep as much as you can” 18.2%
* ★ 2nd place: Sleep as much as you can 91 people (18.2%) ★*
Sleeping is also a popular stress reliever, comparable to eating. I’m also happy that it doesn’t cost money, unlike eating out.
* -2nd place: Comments on sleeping to your heart’s content-* “When you sleep, your memory becomes organized and you forget about bad things. (Male, 40s)”
“Sleeping is the most important thing. On days when I’m irritated, I usually don’t get enough sleep…” (Female, 30s)
“Sleeping clears the brain, so I try to sleep as much as time allows to reduce stress.” (Male, 40s)
“If I sleep, I can forget most things.” (Male, 20s)
“Eat what you like and sleep as much as you like (female, 40s)”
If you organize your thoughts and memories by sleeping, most worries and stress will go away.
In many cases, lack of sleep is the cause of stress.
3rd place: “Laugh as hard as you can” at 15.6%
* ★ 3rd place: 78 people (15.6%) who laughed heartily ★*
It is said that the act of laughing increases immunity, and even just pretending to laugh can be effective.
Rather than laughing because it’s fun, it’s probably more fun because you laugh.
* -3rd place・Comment that makes you laugh* –
“Based on the information that laughter helps improve health, I try to laugh every day. (Female, 50s)”
“I watch a lot of silly videos on SNS and try to laugh it off.” (Male, 40s) “I think it’s good to laugh because it makes you feel better. (Female in her 50s)”
“I look forward to watching “Shoten” on Sundays every week, and I laugh while watching it. (Male in his 60s)
“I believe that comedians have the power to make people smile. (Male, 30s)”
I want to watch a lot of stupid videos and TV shows and laugh to relieve stress and improve my health.
4th place was “I love you to the fullest” (14.8%)
* ★ 4th place: Love with all your might 74 people (14.8%) ★*
Being in touch with cute beings will naturally relieve stress. There were a variety of comments, from the classic dog and cat to maniacal animals.
* -4th place・Comment of loving it with all your might-*
“I feel soothed by the sleeping faces of animals. (Male, 40s)” “I often binge watch soothing videos of cats or funny videos of animals. (Male, 30s)”
“My cat is cute. (Male, 40s)”
“Watching images and videos of animals on Instagram (40s, female)” “I feel soothed by petting my pet dog. (Female in her 60s)”
Even people who can’t keep pets due to housing or physical conditions will be happy because they can enjoy the videos with peace of mind.
5th place: “Sing with all your heart” (13.4%)
* ★ 5th place: Sing with all your heart 67 people (13.4%) ★*
Yelling and swearing can be annoying, but singing can be a healthy way to relieve stress as long as you take TPO into account.
* -5th place・Comments about singing with all your might-*
“I like singing, so I feel refreshed when I sing.” (Female, 50s) “I feel really refreshed when I sing as hard as I can at karaoke. (Male, 50s)” “I sing Bon Jovi loudly and passionately (female, 40s)”
“I like singing, and singing out loud makes me feel refreshed. (Male, 30s)” “Sometimes I go to karaoke by myself. I don’t have to worry about anything when I’m alone, and I can relieve stress.” (Male, 30s)
Hitokara (solo karaoke) allows you to sing your favorite songs as much as you like, so it is recommended for those who have a lot of friends and have a fulfilling real life.
summary
This time, we have announced the results of a survey of 500 people who are interested in everyday life issues.
How are you spending your holidays? Do you have any recommended stress relief methods?
Dream Planning will continue to conduct and publish questionnaire surveys from various perspectives regarding issues in daily life, so please use them as a reference.
* ■About the niche real estate problem solving site “URUHOME”* URUHOME https://uruhome.net
is a site that provides columns to solve problems related to niche real estate (so-called negative personal property) that is generally difficult to sell. We also provide free appraisals and sales consultations for niche real estate.
* ■About Dream Planning Co., Ltd.*
Dream Planning Co., Ltd. operates a vacant house matching site ( Real estate SNS Uchikatsu
) and is a pioneer in real estate ventures that is addressing social issues in Japan through the revitalization of negative personal property.
* ■Company profile*
Company name: Dream Planning Co., Ltd.
Address: 10F, Granbell Yokohama Building, 252 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0023
Phone number: 045-641-5480
Representative: Representative Director Tatsuhito Takahashi
Established: July 2005
URL: https://dream-plan.com/