Study Finds Women Spend About Two, a Half Years of Their Lives Getting Ready
New research has revealed that the average woman spends approximately two and a half years of her lifetime on daily preparation routines, including grooming, hair care, makeup, and choosing outfits.
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The findings are based on long-term time-use surveys analyzed by researchers from universities in the United States and Europe. The studies tracked how people allocate their time across workdays, weekends, and social occasions, highlighting how much of daily life is devoted to personal preparation.
Experts say these habits are strongly shaped by social expectations and workplace norms. Researchers from institutions including Oxford and Harvard noted that societal pressure plays a significant role in influencing grooming behavior, often encouraging longer routines.
Scientists studying time management emphasize that these hours add up over a lifetime and can reduce time available for rest, learning, or physical activity. They suggest that understanding these patterns can help individuals make more intentional choices about how they spend their time.
The researchers also point out that simplifying routines may allow people to reclaim valuable hours without sacrificing confidence or self-expression, encouraging a healthier balance between appearance, wellbeing, and personal growth.
Study Finds Women Spend About Two, a Half Years of Their Lives Getting Ready