PEOPLE ADOPTING KEY BEHAVIOURS REPORT GREATER RESILIENCE TO ADAPT TO THE IMPACT OF COVID-19.
The study was conducted by global data insights company
These findings were validated through a survey of 6,000 consumers, representing a cross-section of cultures in the
A significant body of new insights and data was gathered from interviews with 80-plus
The study identified eight specific behaviours that are most influential in helping people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. These were:
Have an optimistic outlook: Look for the positive things in everyday situations, not letting negative events of the past affect the present and finding enjoyment in work.
Be active and engaged: Be an active member of your wider community, remain socially active with friends and family, and remain physically and mentally active.
Self-motivate: Focus on your own personal goals, look for ways to make work/tasks/chores more engaging, and see setbacks as learning opportunities.
Understand yourself and your emotions: Understand what motivates you in life, understand what is important to you in life, and understand your limits/strengths/weaknesses.
Feel a sense of independence: Feel confident identifying what is right for you, focus time and energy on things you can control, and be capable of improving your mental health.
Maintain quality relationships: Focus on giving people your full attention, be open and honest with others, and seek out like-minded people who share similar interests.
Never stop learning or exploring: Explore new ideas and engage with new things, challenge your own thinking, and be open to change.
Make time to recharge: Create clear boundaries between work and personal time and find ways to recharge your energy levels.
The survey asked the 6,000 participants to rate their performance across these criteria. Key findings included:
An alarming 85% of those surveyed rated themselves as not sufficiently adopting all eight ingredients, leaving just 15% who believed they are. This group of 'high performers' in living Healthier, Longer, Better Lives, reported that COVID-19 had less of a negative impact on their health and wellness efforts than the remaining 85%.
A pathway to improved health and wellness and one that is the easiest first step for people to take is 'make time to recharge' .
By far the most important ingredient across all markets was 'an optimistic outlook', which was 2.3 times more common amongst the group of people that scored highest on the survey.
'Be active and engaged' was also seen as important and yet, in three of the six markets,
When comparing the markets in terms of how well they are performing in living Healthier, Longer, Better Lives,
The complete findings of the AIA Healthier Together study and survey can be viewed at: www.aia.com/healthiertogether.
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