Six in 10 Brits put off making life improvements as it's 'too much effort'

Six in 10 Brits put off making life improvements as it's 'too much effort'Six in 10 Brits have put off making improvements to their lives as they feel the ‘effort just isn’t worth it’. ‌When it comes to the home, many have delayed making simple improvements that could have a big impact, such as decluttering (42%), redecorating (41%), carrying out repairs (39%) or even getting a smart meter (10%). This may explain why nearly half (42%) regret putting off making improvements to their home or life. “While seven in 10 households now have a smart meter, some people haven’t yet taken up the offer of an installation. Article continues below“Four in five smart meter owners are already happy with their smart meter, and recent technical fixes and new industry standards introduced in 2026 are helping improve the experience for customers even further.