Virgin Trains have found in a poll of 1,000 local residents in leeds that 72% still have tasks to do on their 2017 to-do list. The average person in Leeds having started the year with at least 3 outstanding tasks from 2017.

Stressed locals are blaming mounting work pressures for putting tasks off.

The top six things people in Leeds will put off doing in 2018 include:

• DIY
• Booking travel and train tickets
• Sorting out bills and finances
• Cleaning the house
• Cleaning out the attic or garage
• Booking doctors’ appointments

When asked how they felt when they were on top of their to-do lists, 60% said it made them feel satisfied and happier (37%).

To explore this research further, Virgin Trains has partnered with writer and psychologist, Corinne Sweet, who revealed the benefits of tackling your to-do list early.

Corinne commented: “Tackling your to-do list has been proven to have significant benefits, in fact, by addressing tasks in a timely manner, we give ourselves the opportunity to do the best possible job of the task at hand – whether that is buying the right products required to tackle your DIY project, signing up to the correct service providers or shopping around for the ultimate travel deals in order to bag a bargain. This, in turn, will aid you in completing tasks more efficiently and leave you with a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment.”

Virgins new low cost tickets

Virgin Trains is helping locals to see the financial benefits of getting ahead with their travel plans. From 5th February, they are introducing a new low-price fare between Leeds and London, capped at £29* each way when bought up to a week in advance.

* £29 guaranteed maximum fare for an advance ticket, Monday-Saturday, on trains departing between 10 am and 3 pm only between Leeds and London if booked up to a week before travel

What did the officials say?

Suzanne Donnelly, Commercial Director for Virgin Trains’ east coast services, said: “Our research shows buying travel tickets is one of the tasks people in Leeds leave until the last-minute, but there’s certainly financial rewards to be had by being wise and getting in early. Whether you’re buying two weeks or more before, there are bargains to be had.

“And now, by taking advantageof our new Standard Advance capped low-price fare between Leeds and London, our customers can reap the financial and emotional benefits of getting in early, while enjoying all the comforts of travelling with Virgin Trains. These include great food, free Wi-Fi**, powersockets, extra leg room***, and our onboard entertainment service, Beam, where you can catch up on your favourite movies and box sets.”

** Free to First Class customers and, when travel is booked direct, for Standard Class customers too

*** In First Class compared to Standard Class

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