After a fun-filled summer of festivals, global sporting events and holidays, Brits are officially burnt out from partying.
A new study from Hekla Saunas, found that 87% of people in the UK are now actually worried about hosting a party, after an action-packed three months has taken its toll. In fact, 13% confess they would rather host a daytime gathering that finishes early, with no drinking. A third (33%) claim they won’t be hosting a party until the end of the year.
With just 3% of Brits admitting to not wanting to have a wild party at all right now, Hekla Saunas’ study1 delved into the biggest worries of hosting one.
More than one in five (26%) said the main reason is because they want to prioritise their wellbeing. 18% are worried about being too loud, annoying the neighbours after a busy summer of hosting sports events such as the Euros, whilst 13% are anxious their guests won’t be having a good time.
See the full table below:
| What are your biggest worries about having a party? | Percentage |
| I want to prioritise my wellbeing | 26% |
| Being too loud and annoying the neighbours | 18% |
| Guests not having a good time | 13% |
| Guests outstaying their welcome/us not knowing how to politely tell them to leave | 12% |
| Too much mess to clean up once they’ve left | 11% |
| Stressing about preparing the garden and getting it guest-ready | 10% |
| Guests getting too rowdy/drunk | 9% |
| Guests coming empty-handed | 7% |
| Guests breaking items in the home/garden | 5% |
To help people enjoy a social event without the pressures of partying, experts at Hekla Saunas have revealed their top five ways of hosting a no-stress event:
1. Non-alcoholic theme
It sounds like a simple solution, but finding non-alcoholic based activities can be the starting point to hosting a wellbeing party. Whether you theme it around food and have a healthy dinner party, or something as simple as watching a series or film. Try hosting your event on a weeknight to avoid the temptation of drinking.
2. Host a spa activity
From face masks, to smoothies, relaxing music, dimmed lights and scented candles, create an atmosphere for yourself and your friends to unwind in. If you have a hot tub, a night under the autumnal stars with lots of conversation between your loved ones is an ideal way to find some zen.
3. Healthy dinner party
Invite your friends and family over to make a healthy meal. Whether you cook it together or each bring a plate of choice, the engaging and social element of cooking and eating can bring people together in a fun and productive manner. Opt for themed cuisines, whether that’s centred around healthy choices, or family favourites such as Mexican and Italian to create sharing courses that bring everyone together.
4. Engaging activities
Trying something new can occupy and focus the brain. Talk to your guests before the party to find out which new activities they would like to try. From art and painting, to reviewing books together in a book club, or hosting a quiz night. You could also centre the meet up around fitness, trying different workout videos and sports in the garden.
