A study of 2,000 UK adults has uncovered Brits’ biggest everyday victories, with the majority of people feeling satisfied when they complete a task or get a joke right
A study has pinpointed the little triumphs that Brits cherish most. They range from breezing through a series of green lights to nailing a tricky parallel parking spot. Other cherished moments included cracking a joke at just the right time and waking up naturally before your alarm buzzes. Also featured in the top 30 list was completing a tough crossword or puzzle, and catching something thrown at you without fumbling.
A whopping 80 percent of people will internally celebrate these small victories, whether by grinning to themselves, sharing their success with friends, or even busting out a little victory dance. It turns out, 37 per cent have even received an applause for their so-called ‘mic drop’ moment.
The research was commissioned by Direct Line Insurance, whose spokesperson Lucy Brooksbank said: “These moments show how great it feels when something in life goes exactly right. That whole euphoric feeling of that mic drop moment, which highlights ‘That’s how it’s done’.
“Whether it is a sharp one-liner that lands at the exact right time, a trick shot into the bin from across the room, or pulling off something unexpectedly slick, these little wins can feel like you have momentarily become the main character in your own movie.
“They might be fleeting, but they leave a lasting impression.”
For a third of those who have had such an experience, the buzz can last for hours, and for 21 percent, it can make their entire day.
More than four in 10 (42 per cent) find them extra satisfying when they are unexpected. With three quarters admitting they underestimate how satisfying these small wins can be.
Lucy added: “These moments stick with us because they offer a powerful surge of confidence.
“They make us feel sharper, cooler, more in control – even if just for a few seconds.
“And when someone else witnesses it? That is just the cherry on top.”
TOP 30 MIC DROP MOMENTS:
- Knowing the answer to a quiz show
- Discovering when you go to pay for something it’s actually discounted and cheaper than expected
- Opening a very tight jar
- Making someone laugh with a perfectly timed joke
- They open a new checkout at the supermarket and you go straight to the front
- Getting a compliment from a stranger
- Waking up naturally just before your alarm is about to go off
- Solving a crossword or puzzle clue
- Sailing through multiple green traffic lights in a row
- Ticking off everything on your to-do list
- Catching something which has been thrown at you quickly
- Running for the bus or train and just making it on time
- Phoning the doctor and getting an appointment straight away
- Fixing a tech issue for someone
- Parallel parking to perfection
- Fixing a typo before pressing ‘send’
- Untangling a knot in jewellery or headphones
- Getting the last parking space in the car park
- Remembering someone’s name just in time
- Someone else giving you their parking ticket with time left on it
- Thinking of a genius comeback in conversation – when it was needed
- Making a perfect cup of tea
- Standing up for someone who was being treated unfairly
- Remembering everything you need in the supermarket without a list
- Getting through airport security with no queue
- Predicting a plot twist in a book you are reading or film you are watching
- Throwing something into a bin from a distance in front of others
- Getting song lyrics right without having to Google it
- Winning an argument with a partner
- Nabbing a seat during rush hour on your commute
