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(BPT) - Americans would love more time
to pursue hobbies they’re passionate about,
and time-drains like disorganized garages
are a big obstacle to doing the activities they
enjoy, according to a new survey conducted
by Gladiator and Kelton Global.
Eighty-four percent of Americans surveyed
would like more time for their passions,
and nearly 40 percent said a lack of time
was standing in the way, the study found.
Instead of partaking in hobbies like adventure
sports, arts, reading, music and gardening,
Americans are spending more time running
errands (41 percent) and even catching up
on much-needed rest (44 percent).
Americans’ Passions
Hobbies aren’t just for fun in the minds
of most Americans, the survey found. In
fact, respondents say their passions help
them maintain happiness and relieve stress.
Fifty-nine percent say engaging in their favorite
activities is a stress-reliever for them.
What’s more, many feel their hobbies help
define who they are; 24 percent of adventure
seekers associate their hobbies with their
self-identity.
What’s Getting in the Way
While a lack of time is a significant obstacle
to Americans’ pursuit of their passions,
it’s not the only one. According to survey
respondents, other factors standing in the
way include:
• Not having enough money (49 percent)
• Other priorities, such as family (39
percent)
• Work obligations (23 percent)
• Resting (44 percent)
• Cleaning and organizing their home
(34 percent)
Sacrificing for Passions
When it comes to finding more time to
pursue their passions, Americans are willing
to go to great lengths. More than a third of
the working Americans surveyed leave work
early to engage in hobbies, and 27 percent
would take a sick day.
Survey respondents say if they could have
more time for their hobbies, they also would
be willing to:
• Sacrifice an hour of sleep every night
for a month (25 percent)
• Give up coffee for a month (25 percent)
• Get a tattoo (15 percent)
• Wear something silly in public (17 percent)
• Spend an extra half hour per day stuck
in traffic (11 percent)
• Give up their cell phones for a month
(12 percent)
Solutions Instead of Sacrifice
Many Americans understand disorganization
can cut into time they would like
to spend on other pursuits, including their
hobbies. Of course, the gear, supplies and
equipment needed for hobbies like outdoor
sports, electronics and arts and crafts often
get stored in garages. Getting help with
garage organization could free up time for
Americans to do the things they really love.
Gladiator recently launched nine new
GearTrack(R) Packs designed to make it
easier for Americans to organize all the
accoutrements that they need to pursue
their passions. Building off the original
GearTrack(R) Pack, each custom kit features
a unique set of hooks, baskets and storage
spaces designed to accommodate items for
different activities such as gardening, bicycling,
basketball, football, baseball, sports bags
and golf gear. Visit GladiatorGarageWorks.
com to learn more.
Study was conducted by Kelton Global, a
leading global insights research firm, between
April 12-16, 2017 among 3,127 Americans
ages 18+ with a margin of error of +/- 1.8. •
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