A British poll reveals that 86% of the population would describe themselves as anxious. The new research, commissioned by UK herbal company Rescue Remedy, found that people surveyed spend an average of one hour and 50 minutes worrying a day. Work, financial problems, being late, the health of a relative or oneself, are all concerns that preoccupy most of the people questioned by the survey. Additionally, marital issues, missing a train or bus, having an alarm clock, appearance concerns, and family safety were all listed as the most common concerns.
2000 British people were questioned by the survey, and 84% of them assured often suffer from a lack of sleep because of their worries.
Figures show that worries have a negative impact on other aspects of life as well. 60% of participants said they argued with their partner because of their worries, and many even attributed their worries to it. couple breakups or the loss of a job.
To try to overcome their anxieties, 70% of people said they preferred to talk with a loved one or play sports to to calm down. “Learning to better manage your worries is important and would allow us to spend less time worrying, and more time enjoying life without having to think about all the things that could go wrong,” commented a spokesperson for Rescue Remedy, which creates herbal products to combat stress.
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