Want to Live a Longer, Happier Life? Just Think Like an Aussie

When describing happiness, the survey of over 1,000 Brits shows over half (55%) of Brits with AWoT say they ‘feel they could live forever’ compared with just 7% of those without.
Aussie Way of Thinking…struth, what’s that?
The ‘Aussie Way of Thinking’ is a positive attitude or frame of mind that Aussies embody that leads to a unique perspective on the world - the perspective that no matter what is thrown at them, ‘no worries mate’ is the answer.
According to Professor Carl Bridge of the Menzies Centre for Australian Studies, Kings College London, this positive, ‘can do’ approach to life is deeply embedded in the DNA of the Australian psyche; “The first settlers found a vast, dry, inhospitable continent of impenetrable bush and endless desert. Yet, the best of them had the wit not only to survive there, but to thrive. It was those with a positive attitude who struck out to create something new.” He continues; “A sunny positivity and the wonderfully laid-back sense of irony that usually accompanies it are the essential hallmarks of an Australian.”
That’s Gold!
Those with AWoT live longer than those who don’t. Nearly two thirds (60%) confirmed their family members lived beyond the national life expectancy average, compared to 26% without AWoT. Of these, just under a quarter (24%) went as far as to put it down specifically to the Aussie way of thinking.
Good onya mate
AWoT Brits have more mates and are socially savvy – with 68% having both Twitter and Facebook accounts compared to 33% of those who don’t. Of these, just over a fifth (22%) have over 400 Facebook friends, compared to one in 10 (11%) without AWoT.
A further 18% (just under a fifth) with AWoT said they were rich in family and friends, compared to one in 10 (11%) of those without.
That Sheila of yours is a beaut!
In terms of relationships, 48% of Brits with AWoT are happily married compared to 16% of those without.
Life is Sweet!
The research also revealed that AWoT Brits are more likely to deal with life's little obstacles in a positive and ingenious way!
Stung by a jellyfish? No worries mate! 81% of people with AWoT said they’d play the hero and help a mate out by answering the call of nature to sanitise and ease the pain (what a true mate?!) compared to 19% without AWoT.
Love garlic? Love your other half? When it came to getting cosy with a partner who’d just eaten a very garlicky pizza, 82% of AWoT Brits said they’d eat some raw garlic as well and get involved - whereas less than half (40%) without AWoT said they’d do anything but…rubbish!
Emma Sherwood-Smith, Marketing Manager from Foster's commented "Australians are known for their sunny outlook and ability not to let anything get them down. This research shows that embracing an Aussie Way of thinking really can have a positive effect and change your perspective on life! It’s great to see that many parts of Britain are already thinking Aussie – that’s what we call a ‘good call’!”