Managing Anxiety with Scheduled 'Worry Time'

SOURCE studyfinds.org
Young Americans are actively managing anxiety by scheduling dedicated 'worry time' in their daily routines, with 10% adopting this strategy, unlike older generations. Finances, family, pending tasks, health, sleep, and political uncertainties are top worries. Structured worry time helps limit anxiety impact and improve mental wellness.

Key Points

  • Young Americans are actively managing anxiety with dedicated worry time
  • Top worries include finances, family, pending tasks, health, sleep, and political uncertainties
  • Structured worry time can prevent anxiety from consuming the entire day

Pros

  • Structured approach to managing anxiety
  • Potential to reduce impact of worry on daily life
  • Promotes mental wellness and self-awareness

Cons

  • Limited generalizability due to survey availability only to internet users