Answer: Worrying
Clues: “Concern” and “Doubt”
According to a survey, the average American spends 138 minutes worrying every day. That’s a long time, two hours and 18 minutes.
There are a lot of motivational quotes about how worrying is a waste of time and energy but that doesn’t stop people from obsessing over stuff.
10% of young adults schedule dedicated “worry time” in their daily routines. Only about 3% of those 45 and older intentionally make time for it.
Why do they do that? Maybe they think worrying will be productive, or that dedicated times will help reduce it. 62% of Gen Z’ers and Millennials say they’re constantly feeling anxious compared to 38% of older generations.
Many people find themselves worrying when they’re trying to fall asleep.
A ranking of the top things people worry about includes finances, family, health, work, politics and “getting enough sleep.”