Simple tips on how to make a change in your life when you're stuck in a rut
Research shows a third of Brits feel anxious about taking the leap and trying something new, including changing jobs, but this new guide could help
A staggering eight out of 10 Brits confess they feel trapped in a rut but are too frightened of change to do anything about it. A survey of 2,000 adults discovered that 34% are anxious about making the leap into something new, such as changing jobs, relocating, switching to an electric vehicle or even just giving their home a makeover.
There are other things people would like to do but keep postponing, including going on a solo trip, starting a business and attempting a skydive. However, 37% avoid making changes to their lives because they're concerned about the potential cost, while 34% simply lack the motivation to try something new.
To assist Brits, electric car brand Leapmotor has teamed up with life coach Dior Bediako to create the Take a Leap Journal, a practical free guide offering simple tips and advice for anyone feeling stuck in a rut.
The guide includes expert insights from Dior Bediako to help individuals overcome fear and inertia when facing change.
Divided into two sections – before you take the leap and during the leap – it provides reflective prompts and practical tools to identify where you're stuck, reconnect with your goals, and build belief.
Bediako said: “Fear of the unknown, money worries and lack of confidence are some of the biggest reasons people hold back from taking a leap.
“But in most cases, the idea of change feels scarier than the reality. Taking small steps can make a big difference, and before long, even the biggest changes.”
A significant 74% see age as a hurdle in trying something new, with the average age considered too old for new experiences being 60. Half of the respondents also confessed that they would have been more likely to try something new when they were younger.
The survey revealed that over half of adults (56%) regret not making a change in their life - a sentiment more common in Gen Z (71%) than Boomers (42%)
For 35%, the main regrets are about not changing jobs (35%) and not ending a relationship (31%).On a positive note, for those who have made a change, 50% admitted they felt much better after doing so, and 48% felt re-energised.
Taking up a new hobby tops the list of things Brits want to do but haven't yet, followed by making new friends and experiencing a hot air balloon ride. Switching to an electric car is on the agenda for one in 10, but cost, range anxiety, and loyalty to their current vehicle are major obstacles.
Damien Dally, managing director of Leapmotor UK said: “It’s clear there are millions of Brits who want to take a leap, but there are a multitude of reasons holding them back.
“That’s why we’ve created the Take a Leap Journal – a guide full of tips, tricks and guidance to help people take that leap they’ve always wanted to.
“Whether it’s switching careers, moving cities or making the jump to an electric vehicle, we want to make change feel less daunting and more achievable.”