Being full of life and experiencing new adventures and experiences might be a thing of the past as new research suggests Brits lose their sense of adventure at the mere age of just 36. In fact, the average Gen Z believes they lose their adventurous spark at around the age of 13, before they’ve even made it to adulthood. To tackle the issue British Explorer and Adventurer Bonita Norris, who is 36-years-old herself and preparing for her next big challenge, is using her experience to encourage others to give something new a go in 2025. Bonita, who was the youngest Brit to reach the summit of Everest in May 2010 believes an adventure is often perceived as having to undertake a grand expedition, but it’s just trying something new.
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00:00Many people enter their 20s with big dreams. Starting a business, travelling the world,
00:07or maybe writing the next great British novel. But by their 30s and 40s, the pressures of
00:11everyday life, rising costs, job demands or family responsibilities often push those ambitions
00:16aside. A recent study by the insurer Scottish Widows found that nearly half of adults in
00:22midlife have abandoned at least one major life goal due to financial or personal pressures.
00:28For some, it's a dream career they never took. For others, it's a passion project that's
00:32been left on the shelf. Experts say this shift isn't just about money. It's also about priorities.
00:39As responsibilities grow, many people begin focusing on security rather than ambition.
00:44But does that mean that those dreams are gone forever? Some say it's never too late to revisit
00:49old aspirations, whether it's picking up a long lost hobby, learning a new skill, or
00:53making a bold career move. Many find that reconnecting with past goals brings a renewed
00:58sense of purpose. So, what's still at the top of your bucket list?