Every second person has put off dreams for too long

Helvetia Baloise Holding AG / Key word(s): Study/Study results Every second person has put off dreams for too long 14.10.2026 / 07:00 CET/CEST ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ Media information Basel, 14 October 2026 Three quarters of people in Switzerland believe that they are lucky in life. But almost every second person thinks that they have put off their dreams for too long. A representative survey conducted by the Swiss market research institute Sotomo on behalf of Helvetia shows that 69% of adults would like to have the confidence to do more in their daily lives. And among 18-34-year-olds this even applies to 81%. Everyday situations such as saying “No”, discussing conflicts openly or asking others for help require a particular amount of cour-age. And it is almost always worthwhile to have the confidence to do something. People who dare to make changes in their lives usually look back on them as positive later on. In brief: • 74% of people in Switzerland think that they are lucky in life. This feeling is particularly pronounced among people aged 65 or older and among well-off people. • However, feeling positive about life is