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Why We Waste Over 2 Hours A Day Worrying

Americans waste 138 minutes a day worrying—about finances, health, work, and even getting enough sleep.

What’s the biggest waste of YOUR time?  Meetings . . . attempting to reason with unreasonable people . . . mindless mobile games . . . social media?  (A belt made of watches?)  (???)

According to a new survey, the average American spends 138 minutes WORRYING every day.  That’s a long time . . . two hours and 18 minutes . . . almost the exact length of the “Star Wars” movie “The Force Awakens”.

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.

In fact, 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 folks.

Many people find themselves worrying when they’re trying to fall asleep.

A ranking of the top things people worry about includes:  Finances, followed by stuff like:  Family . . . things you need to do . . . health . . . work . . . politics . . . and “getting enough sleep.”

(Talker Research)

Scott and Sadie

Meet Scott and Sadie: the anti-heroes of morning radio turned podcast renegades. Scott’s 40 years in broadcasting have left him fluent in snark, while Sadie’s nepotistic origins (thanks, Mom!) brought the unfiltered charm that made them a Northern Colorado favorite. After corporate radio ghosted them harder than a bad Tinder date, the duo ditched FCC babysitters and went full rogue. Now, they’re back with a podcast that’s equal parts wit, sarcasm, and a big middle finger to mediocrity. Loyal fans, curious newcomers, or algorithm strays—welcome to the chaos.

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