Why 2026 is the year we finally say “why not?

More than half of Brits (57%) feel stuck in a rut, with as many as 43% having done the same routine of going to work, coming home, watching telly and then going to bed for YEARS. 

78% feel tired of always playing life safe while a further 46% find the current global landscape overwhelming.

New research by TUI shows that we want a change with 58% wishing they could throw caution to the wind and mix things up. In fact, the brand has predicted a year of ‘never done this before’ holiday firsts where we pack our bags for something completely new.

Aston spoke to Dr Faye Begeti a.k.a The Brain Doctor, neurology doctor and neuroscientist.