30 ways to enjoy a screen-free summer
In fact, 71 per cent of us will attempt a digital detox at some point this summer, with the survey revealing 30 activities for the perfect screen-free summer, including park picnics (43 per cent), hikes in the countryside (28 per cent), and wild swimming (26 per cent).
According to the 2,000 surveyed, activities include berry picking (22 per cent), building campfires (19 per cent), growing herbs (18 per cent), bird watching (16 per cent), or picking wildflowers (14 per cent).
Overall, 84 per cent of those surveyed by Squeaky Bean want to spend less time in the digital world and more time in the real one, while 31 per cent will even try to have a completely screen-free holiday.
Almost half (43 per cent) say they feel excited about doing things which scare them, while 31 per cent feel a real buzz from doing something out of their comfort zone.
When it comes to what is holding Brits back from being more adventurous, lack of time came top (43 per cent). While work commitments (28 per cent), being afraid to try something new (20 per cent) and family commitments (28 per cent) are other barriers to living life to the full.
Senior therapist, Sally Baker, comments: “Spending time in nature can often provide a sense of perspective. Being in the countryside reminds us we’re part of something bigger than ourselves. This shift in awareness can ease anxiety, reduce overthinking and nurture resilience. The Japanese have long recognised the value of ‘forest bathing’ or immersing oneself in an environment amongst trees.
“Being in nature aids an effective mindfulness practice to calm the mind and reduce stress. Wild water swimming in nature has been shown to have a profound impact on mental well-being. The combination of cold water, natural surroundings, and physical movement helps reduce stress, ease anxiety, and lift a low mood.
Top screen-free activities to get you off the sofa and bring you back to nature
- Enjoy a park picnic – 43%
- Go on a countryside hike – 28%
- Go wild swimming (sea, river, lake) -26%
- Go beach combing – 23%
- Go stargazing – 23%
- Go berry picking – 22%
- Camp under the stars – 22%
- Climb a big hill – 22%
- Make a campfire – 19%
- Host a garden festival / party – 19%
- Grow your own herbs – 18%
- Toast marshmallows – 17%
- Go on a park run – 16%
- Grow your own tomatoes – 16%
- Make sandcastles – 16%
- Go horse riding – 16%
- Grow a veggie patch – 15%
- Go glamping- 14%
- Go wildflower picking – 14%
- Start bird watching – 11%
- Hug some trees – 10%
- Go surfing – 10%
- Go crabbing – 10%
- Go sailing- 9%
- Press flowers – 9%
- Roll down a hill – 9%
- Go skinny dipping – 8%
- Bury yourself in sand – 8%
- Get an allotment – 7%
- Make marmalade – 6%
Note: The research of 2,000 Brits of all ages was commissioned by Perspectus Global, on behalf of Squeaky Bean
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