New research has revealed that much of the nation is in the depths of deep fantasy and living alternative lives at their desks. The research conducted by Travel Republic found that for more than four in ten (42%), speaking to a lost friend or loved one is the most popular daydream.
Daydreaming can take place throughout the day, as over a third (34%) of people from Wales say they indulge in daydreaming at their desks and just over a quarter (28%) have lost focus in meetings. Some daydreams have become so tempting, that more than four in ten (42%) in the region have imagined quitting their job to fulfil their dreams.
And when adults from Wales are not daydreaming, almost three in ten (28%) confessed to having booked their dream holidays during work time, with (62%) of these spending an hour or more each day researching the perfect holiday.
More than a quarter of Wales holiday daydreamers imagine lying on a beach (32%), walking along it (45%), sunbathing by a pool (34%) or simply taking in a beautiful view (47%). The most popular daydream destinations for the people of Wales to escape to are Australia (34%), followed by Spain (29%), the Caribbean (26%) and the USA (21%).
Emma Kenny, TV psychologist, presenter and writer said: “Daydreaming is psychologically beneficial because it often allows us to return to happy memories or provides visions of possibility, which make us feel hopeful. Knowing that you work so that you can go on holiday gives reason to your work day.”
Frank Rejwan, Managing Director at Travel Republic said: “People escape from everyday stresses when on holiday and it seems that even imagining themselves elsewhere offers some of the same pleasure. 81% of our holiday bookings happen after midday, so it is no surprise that people are imagining themselves relaxing in the sunshine by 11.20am. At Travel Republic we offer a wide selection of hotels and destinations, so customers can create the perfect holiday to wherever their imagination takes them.”
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