What Twitter thinks you should give up for Lent.

Once again, Lent has arrived on Wednesday March 1 and we’ve gathered data on what Twitter uses want to give up this year. Serious, sarcastic and just plain silly Twitter has taken the market share of discussion for what is usually a quietly observed Christian holiday.

Overall Twitter’s top five Lenten choices have proven consistently popular since being tracked back in 2009.

1. Fast food

2. Shopping

3. Sleep

4. Being mean/swearing

5. Complaining

Take a look at the full table below:

We think although this is an excellent list on all the fun things you shouldn’t enjoy but do anyway… one of the best things you can give up for lent (and permanently) is using your mobile phone whilst driving. If you lock it in the boot or glove box before setting off, you’ll not be tempted to answer a text message or call during the journey.

Several new driving rules came in yesterday affecting car taxes, penalties and passengers. It’s been illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving, or while the engine is on, since December 2003. However, the government is cracking down further, and penalties have just become a lot harsher. From 1 March 2017, the Fixed Penalty Notice for using a hand-held mobile phone while driving will increase to £200 and six points. This means new drivers who get caught using their phone at the wheel could risk losing their licence entirely. That’s because any driver issued with six points within two years of passing their test is automatically disqualified.

Cut off temptation and don’t get caught breaking the law. Lent is the perfect opportunity to kick a bad habit if your New Year’s Resolution failed, so why not make it something important – like safe driving.