Move over, night on the town
There is a new cultural shift taking over and it has a name: Indoorphins. Whether you’re looking to save a few quid or just your sanity, staying in is no longer seen as boring - it’s a prioritised lifestyle choice. In fact, a recent survey found that 72% of people now prefer entertaining friends at home over hitting the red tiles.
The Rise of JOSH (Joy of Staying Home)
For years, we were plagued by FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). Now, we’re embracing JOSH. This shift isn't just about being antisocial, it’s a calculated move toward comfort, wellness and financial prudence. With 61% of people preferring the comfort of their own four walls, the reasons are clear.
For years, we were plagued by FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). Now, we’re embracing JOSH. This shift isn't just about being antisocial, it’s a calculated move toward comfort, wellness and financial prudence. With 61% of people preferring the comfort of their own four walls, the reasons are clear.
Financial Freedom
No more expensive beers, inflated venue prices or taxis.
Intimate Connections
Swap noisy pubs for themed nights, gaming sessions or dinner parties where you can actually hear your friends speak and don't have to shout. Or put cotton wool in your ears at the ludicrously-loud cinema!
Swap noisy pubs for themed nights, gaming sessions or dinner parties where you can actually hear your friends speak and don't have to shout. Or put cotton wool in your ears at the ludicrously-loud cinema!
The Indoorphin Rush
That feeling of pure bliss when you realise that you have zero plans and a 100% controlled environment.
That feeling of pure bliss when you realise that you have zero plans and a 100% controlled environment.
It’s Not Laziness, it’s Self-Preservation
Choosing to stay in is often a response to a world that is increasingly loud and overstimulating. For introverts, creatives and those prone to burnout, the home acts as a restorative sanctuary.
Choosing to stay in is often a response to a world that is increasingly loud and overstimulating. For introverts, creatives and those prone to burnout, the home acts as a restorative sanctuary.
Nervous System Reset
Home allows your body to recover from loud noises and social cues.
Home allows your body to recover from loud noises and social cues.
Control and Comfort
You are the DJ, the chef and the lighting technician. Being able to set the mood reduces anxiety and provides a sense of safety.
You are the DJ, the chef and the lighting technician. Being able to set the mood reduces anxiety and provides a sense of safety.
Deeper Thinking
Quiet environments foster introspection, allowing space for hobbies and personal growth that public spaces simply don't offer.
Quiet environments foster introspection, allowing space for hobbies and personal growth that public spaces simply don't offer.
How to Master the Art of Staying In
If you’re ready to embrace your inner homebody, here is how to do it...
Avoid the Guilt
Reject the social pressure that says you must be out to be living. There is no 'right' way to spend your time if you are happy and fulfilled.
Reject the social pressure that says you must be out to be living. There is no 'right' way to spend your time if you are happy and fulfilled.
Create Your Haven
Invest in your space. Whether it’s specialised lighting, cozy seating or a killer kitchen setup, make your home a place you actually want to be.
Invest in your space. Whether it’s specialised lighting, cozy seating or a killer kitchen setup, make your home a place you actually want to be.
Selective Socialising
When you do decide to leave the house, make sure it’s for something you truly enjoy, not just an obligation.
Check Your 'Why'
While staying in is healthy, do a quick internal check. Ensure it’s because you find it restorative, rather than a symptom of burnout or social anxiety.
When you do decide to leave the house, make sure it’s for something you truly enjoy, not just an obligation.
Check Your 'Why'
While staying in is healthy, do a quick internal check. Ensure it’s because you find it restorative, rather than a symptom of burnout or social anxiety.
Germs and Bugs and Crappy Air
Keep away from them as much as possible! Busy social environments are rife with cross-breeding of germs. Covid taught us this, and before that, the smart 'masked' Japanese folk!
The Bottom Line
As long as you feel energised and happy, staying in isn't just a trend - it’s a valid, healthy preference for the modern age. So it's official - it's not just because I'm an old fart and have 'done all that when I was younger'!
(Credit to Gemini for some of this.)
Keep away from them as much as possible! Busy social environments are rife with cross-breeding of germs. Covid taught us this, and before that, the smart 'masked' Japanese folk!
The Bottom Line
As long as you feel energised and happy, staying in isn't just a trend - it’s a valid, healthy preference for the modern age. So it's official - it's not just because I'm an old fart and have 'done all that when I was younger'!
(Credit to Gemini for some of this.)
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