We all have our vices
No matter how niche you think your guilty pleasure, new data suggests Aussies are all refusing to break the same bad habits.
From a glass of wine to eating junk food, we all have our guilty pleasures.
Whether you’re ashamed or open about them, they can be hard to give up.
While we may think our unhealthy behaviours are super niche, it seems we’re all living the same lives, according to new data.
iSelect has surveyed 1000 Aussies to reveal the common unhealthy habits we just can’t quit.
Even when we know we have an early start, many of us are guilty of ignoring the clock in the top left corner of our phone screens and continuing to scroll, read or watch.
14.6 per cent of participants can’t commit to an early night.
Ordering dinner on Uber Eats and Menu Log is meant to be an occasional treat for a lot of us, but 14.7 per cent of Aussies just can’t give it up.
We know walking or cycling is better for the environment and great for our minds and bodies, yet 15.7 per cent of us can’t bring ourselves to leave the car at home.
We’re all aware by now that our phones are ruining our lives. Countless studies have proven the mental health impacts of excessive phone usage, documentaries have shown us how social media purposely gets us addicted, and our screen time makes it glaringly clear how much of our time is stolen by endless scrolling, yet we just can’t stop.
18.8 per cent of women and 13.7 per cent of men refuse to give up their daily doomscroll.
Another treat that easily becomes a daily pick-me-up, 22.9 per cent of Aussies can’t say no to a Coke.
We’re always disappointed when we watch every episode of a new show way too quickly and have to hunt for something new to watch again.
But 28.2 per cent of women and 23.5 per cent of men say they can’t stop binging TV shows.
While we say it’s only a hangover or road trip essential, a cheeky trip to McDonald's or KFC can quickly become a regular occurrence.
43.8 per cent of Gen Z and 32 per cent of Aussies say they refuse to give up fast food.
The girls love a sweet treat apparently.
41.2 per cent of women and 28.8 per cent of men said they can’t turn down chocolates and lollies.
Despite the sober-curious movement, 42.1 per cent of men and 28.5 per cent of women won’t be off the drink any time soon.
With Australia’s incredible coffee culture, it’s easy to understand why we can’t quit coffee. A whopping 54.5 per cent of us refuse to start our mornings caffeine-free.
Almost two-thirds of South Australians specifically won’t even consider cutting it out.
Andres Gutierrez, General Manager of Health at iSelect said, “quitting a bad habit, especially a long-term one that is impacting your health, can be challenging. This was shown in our recent research, which found that over one in ten Aussies refuse to quit tobacco, and almost a third won’t stop consuming fast food, despite the proven long-term health risks.”
“However, it is sometimes necessary to make improvements to your health and longevity. Quitting a bad habit takes a mix of time, self-awareness, and persistence.”
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