Former minister Tim Loughton says he starts each day with an hour-long bath, to compose his thoughts for the day ahead. He says he considers it essential to his mental well-being. Where do you do your best thinking?

Former minister Tim Loughton says he starts each day with an hour‑long bath, to compose his thoughts for the day ahead. He says he considers it essential to his mental well-being. Where do you do your best thinking? Published on 19 October 2017 → Survey conducted on 19 October 2017 on 3978 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

In bed, in the morning

In bed, at night

15%

On a walk

20%

While doing chores

In the car or on public transport

In the bath or shower

On the loo

At a place of worship

Sitting quietly

17%

While doing exercise, e.g. running or swimming

Other

Don't know

17%

In bed, in the morning

In bed, at night

15%

On a walk

20%

While doing chores

In the car or on public transport

In the bath or shower

On the loo

At a place of worship

Sitting quietly

17%

While doing exercise, e.g. running or swimming

Other

Don't know

17%

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