Research from milkshake brand, Shaken Udder, has revealed as many as eight in ten (80 percent) aren’t living life to the max, with 43 percent saying a lack of confidence holds them back.

In fact, a massive 94 percent believe they would be happier if they could do more of what makes them happy, with one in three (31 percent) admitting that they have NEVER lived life to the full.

Over a quarter (28 percent) admit to not doing the everyday things that make them happy due to ‘fear of judgement’ from others. One in three (29 percent) admit they’re afraid they will fail if they follow their dreams, while a further 28 percent are scared of the unknown.

A fifth (22 percent) are letting embarrassment and their inhibitions hold them back (21 percent) from doing the everyday things that make them happy, with a further 20 percent worrying that they will look silly doing what they want.

But the research revealed a host of things Brits would LOVE to do, if they could throw caution to the wind, and tear up the rule book.

Dancing in public (11 percent) going on holiday alone (27 percent), starting your own company (24 percent), telling people what you really think of them (22 percent), writing a novel (17 percent) and wearing brightly coloured clothes to work (6 percent) are the things that Brits would love to do if nothing was holding them back.

One in six (17 percent) would love to get a tattoo, while a further 16 percent would love to have the courage to talk to strangers. 15 percent would get their kicks being more adventurous in bed or by jumping out of a plane at 14.000 feet (15 percent).

Singing in public (12 percent), learning to ride a horse (12 percent), eating what you want (27 percent), and learning to salsa (10 percent) are all things we’d love to do if we could, while seven percent would dye their hair purple.

It’s no surprise then that three quarters (76 percent) agree Brits are too inhibited as a nation, with people only feeling truly free to do what they want FIVE times a week.

In a bid to help Brits find their inner free spirit and embrace what makes them truly happy, UK’s No1 premium milkshake brand, Shaken Udder, has launched a series of ‘Liberation Lessons’ with ‘Liberation Leaders’ already embracing life to the full.

A spokesperson for Shaken Udder who commissioned the poll said, “One in five Brits AVOID hitting the dancefloor – despite the fact that it makes them happy! We’re keen to encourage people to cast aside their inhibitions, because doing what makes us happy just five times a week is not enough”.
Despite secretly loving to boogie, one in five (18 percent) admit they avoid hitting the dancefloor at a wedding or party because they are scared of looking silly.

Nearly half (48 percent) have been ridiculed for their dancing, leaving three quarters (76 percent) completely put off dancing in public.

And when it comes to belting out a tune, three quarters (74 percent) admit they only have the guts to do it in the shower, even though it makes them feel happy (45 percent), relaxed (33 percent), positive (30 percent) and free (29 percent).

Despite it making us feel good, over half (54 percent) have had the mickey taken out of them for their vocal tones.

Meanwhile, 19 percent hanker after the confidence to be non-conformist with their fashion choices, but play it safe instead, with 28 percent confessing they have had the same style for as long as they can remember.

Worryingly, a third (33 percent) say they are doing less of what makes them happy this year, compared to last year.

88 percent believe that you care less about what people think the older you get, with 52 years old the age that you stop caring.

Behavioural expert and psychologist Anjula Mutunda said “What tends to hold people back from doing simple things that make them happy like; dancing, singing or even just jazzing up their wardrobe is the fear of judgement by others. However, ditching that fear could be one of the most liberating things you could do for yourself. Whether its singing in the shower, or dancing to your favourite tunes, studies show that activities like these could not only help to lower tension, relieve stress, and improve mental health but boost mood too”.

On 8 June, three liberation lessons will take place in Soho, London, where Brits will be given the tools to find moments of joy in each day. These include a ‘Dad Dancing’ class with Outta Puff Daddys artistic director, Paul Dukes, ‘Show(er) Tunes lessons with Julie Miles, vocalist, and a ‘Dopamine Dressing’ session with TikTok fashionista Jay Beech.