Majority of Gen Z and millennials are in a constant state of worry with 10% scheduling daily worrying time: survey

One in 10 young Americans schedules “worry time,” according to new research.The survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed that 10% of younger Americans (Gen Z and millennial respondents) schedule a specific time in their day to worry.That’s compared to just 3% of older Americans (Gen X and baby boomers) surveyed.The survey asked respondents why they schedule “worry time” — or why they would consider doing so (38%) — and revealed a variety of benefits.Respondents said it helps to reduce the time they spend worrying and allows them to manage their anxiety.Having a set time to worry would also help with mental health, as well as limit both the impact of stress on their life and how much they worry about things out of their control.Conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Avocado Green Mattress ahead of Earth Day in April, the survey also looked more generally at “worry” and the impact this has on Americans’ lives.Forty-seven percent of respondents said it feels like they’re in a “constant” state of worry — and this was much more common for younger respondents.Six in 10 (62%) of Gen Z and millennial respondents agreed with this, versus 38% of Gen X and baby boomers surveyed.And results found that the average respondent worries for two hours and 18 minutes per day.When asked when in the day they tend to worry the most, a third said they worry when they’re alone (33%).Thirty percent also find themselves worrying before they fall asleep, while others said their worry tends to hit when they wake up in the morning (17%) or when they’re getting ready for bed (12%).“Worry doesn’t just affect our mindset — it can also take a real toll on our sleep,” said Brooke Witt, VP of Marketing at Avocado Green Mattress.“When our thoughts are preoccupied with finances, family or our to-do lists, it can be harder to fall asleep and stay asleep, which impacts how rested we feel the next day.

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