Brits share the oddest methods they brighten their day

Brits have revealed the oddest ways they brighten up their day – from browsing estate agent websites to popping bubble wrap and weeding the garden.

A poll of 2,000 adults found 82 per cent have at least one ‘unusual’ method for lifting their spirits.

Other unorthodox techniques include telling ‘dad jokes’, going for a drive, and talking to the dog.

While slightly less out-there methods include dancing around the house when everyone else is out, cleaning and tidying, and sorting out the recycling.

Nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) went on to say the world is a better place when everyone can express a unique side of themselves.

A woman weeding the garden. A poll of 2,000 adults found 82 per cent had at least one unusual way of lifting their spirits

Going for a drive was also among orthodox ways people mentioned to brighten up their day

The research was commissioned by Kinder Bueno, which has also created a tool which suggests quirky ways for users to brighten up their day.

Andrea Longobardi, at Kinder, said: ‘We’re delighted to see the inventive ways Brits elevate their days and celebrate the unique moments in their lives that help to make their day extra special.

‘Whether it’s singing in the car or dancing around the house, we want to encourage enjoying those elevated moments, turning a basic day into a brighter one.’

The research went on to find on average Brits need to boost their mood four times per week.

With 58 per cent adding they need to find ways to bring more colour to their day more than usual at the moment.

Of these, 45 per cent need a pick-me-up when they are feeling run down, and 41 per cent require a lift, when the weather is gloomy.

Four in 10 need their day brightened on the occasions they are lacking sleep, according to the OnePoll.com data.

After employing their unusual mood boosting tactics, 83 per cent claim it makes them feel happier.

And 86 per cent believe it helps contribute to their overall happiness, with 82 per cent admitting it also helps to reduce their levels of stress.

Nearly two in five (37 per cent) have added new unusual techniques to their repertoire over the years – as it makes 49 per cent feel totally unique.

While 74 per cent are never embarrassed about any of their unusual ways to brighten their day.