Statistically, things are looking peachy in the U.S., theunemployment rate is low, and we’re seeing robust job growth — both cause for celebration. One could assume the challenges ofthe recession that was stressing us outare behind us. But according to a new survey, Americans are more stressed, worried, and angry than they have been in a decade.Gallup’sannual Global Emotions Reportsurveyed more than 150,000 people in 140 countries to capture the global state of emotions. The poll showed that:

While the U.S. numbers are at an all-time high, the report shows a continued trend of rising worry,stress, and anger worldwide.

Why Are Americans Feeling Pessimistic?

Americans are More Stressed, But Also Happier

Gallup’s measure of the world’s positive experiences had been on the decline for a few years, but that trend reversed this year. According to the survey results, more respondents reported good experiences than they did in 2017. The results showed:

Don’t Forget to Take Care of Yourself

Practicing self-care can be difficult— between crazy schedules, stressful jobs, and a host of responsibilities — a bubble bath sometimes doesn’t make the cut. But, there arelittle thingsyou can do to prioritize your self-care to keep your emotions (both positive and negative) in check. For example, you might have the flexibility to wake up 10 minutes earlier than usual to sit with a cup of coffee and practice meditating before the chaos of the day begins. Or, you can make an effort to take a short walk every evening after dinner, focusing on your breathing and freeing your mind at the end of the day.Once you implement what works into your regular routine, you can boost your well-being this year and for the future. And if you’re still feeling stressed, talking to a licensed therapist can be an excellent way to get the world’s burdens off your chest.

Our goal at Talkspace is to provide the most up-to-date, valuable, and objective information on mental health-related topics in order to help readers make informed decisions.

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