Brits typically make five excuses a day to get out of doing things - like 'I'm too tired'

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The typical Brit makes five excuses a day to get out of doing things – with “I’m too tired” the most common, according to research.A poll of 2,000 adults found other top reasons for not doing something were “it's too cold”, “I forgot”, and “I'll start tomorrow”.When faced with things they may not want to do, nearly two-thirds (63 percent) admit they tend to “find” other “more important” things to do instead.These “more imperative” tasks include tidying, completing “this level” on a videogame, and checking “important” emails.And January is the time of year when those polled are least inclined to get things done – and also most likely to make excuses.So perhaps it's no wonder the study by Beavertown, makers of Lazer Crush alcohol-free IPA, found 56 percent admit they haven’t exactly started 2022 with a bang.A spokesman for the brewery said: “We all know January is a rubbish month, so we’re encouraging people to let go of excuses and embrace their proactive side to “crush it”.“It’s easy to make up excuses but it’s harder to crush a challenge – that’s why we’re here to help, and are encouraging people to #CrushJanuary.”Other common excuses among those polled include “I've got a headache”, “it’s dark now”, and “I thought you were doing it”.While “it’s not due until tomorrow”, “I’ve got loads of work to do”, and “I’ll be more productive tomorrow” also feature.At one time or another, nearly a quarter (23 percent) admit they have purposely done a task badly – so someone else would finish the job, or so they don’t get asked to do it again.And of those who have employed such a tactic, 32 percent have used it to get out of cleaning, while 27 percent have tried to get out of washing up.The most common obstacles for completing a task.