{"id":168153,"date":"2025-09-19T18:44:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T18:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/168153\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T18:44:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T18:44:08","slug":"70-of-gen-z-are-so-anxious-about-money-that-they-cant-sleep-theyre-dealing-with-it-by-bed-rotting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/168153\/","title":{"rendered":"70% of Gen Z are so anxious about money that they can\u2019t sleep\u2014they\u2019re dealing with it by bed rotting"},"content":{"rendered":"

Inflation is stubborn, unemployment is rising<\/a> and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has even confirmed<\/a> that Gen Z grads just can\u2019t get a break right now. But the youngest generation of workers already know that. In fact, they\u2019re so anxious about the state of the economy right now that they can\u2019t even sleep.\u00a0<\/p>\n

So what are they doing about it? They\u2019re, perhaps counterintuitively, bed rotting and watching TV.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mattress company, Amerisleep, analysed<\/a> how the economy is impacting America\u2019s sleep and nearly half admitted they\u2019re not getting any because of financial stress. The same percentage, say their sleep has gotten worse since the start of President Trump\u2019s tariff<\/a> hikes\u2014and they\u2019re so worried about the economy that they\u2019re even waking up in the middle of the night.<\/p>\n

But Gen Z have it worst: The bright young minds of tomorrow are the generation most likely to lie awake thinking about money\u2014a staggering 7 in 10 can\u2019t sleep because they\u2019re so stressed about rising prices, rent and job security.<\/p>\n

Yet rather than turning to practical measures, like\u00a0budgeting<\/a> or building an emergency fund, many are opting for passive comfort through screens. Gen Zers report doomscrolling social media\u2014a habit more likely to feed their worries than fix them\u2014or staring at the TV. One in three, amit to bed rotting\u2014staying in bed<\/a> for hours on end\u2014to cope.<\/p>\n

How to stop doom scrolling\u2014and feel more confident about your money<\/p>\n

Avoidance tactics can make you feel more in control when the world feels uncertain. But in reality, avoiding confronting your finances head-on and seeking a quick boost of dopamine instead only delays facing your anxiety.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIt might feel comforting at first, but it can throw off your sleep rhythm and leave you feeling more tired later,\u201d the report warns.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Instead of pushing worrying to the back of your mind\u2014only for it to rear its ugly head at midnight\u2014the experts actually suggest establishing a \u201cworry window\u201d earlier in the day. That is, giving yourself 15-20 minutes to write down your concerns and any potential solutions, \u201cthen remind yourself you\u2019ve already addressed them when they resurface at night.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

For doom scrolling specifically, the report advises setting a \u201cphone curfew\u201d one hour before you go to sleep, or putting all devices in another room entirely to avoid temptation. But, you\u2019ll need to find something else to do with your thumbs while you unwind\u2014or risk relapsing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cReplace the scrolling habit with a more calming activity like reading a physical book, journaling, or doing gentle stretches,\u201d the report warns. \u201cYour brain needs something to fill that time rather than just eliminating the behavior.\u201d<\/p>\n

And when it comes to feeling more confident about your finances? The researchers recommend setting small, achievable financial goals like building an emergency fund or paying off one small debt to build momentum.<\/p>\n

\u201cTrack your income, expenses, debts, and savings for at least a month so you know exactly where you stand rather than operating on assumptions or fears,\u201d the report concludes. \u201cKnowledge often reduces the anxiety that comes from feeling out of control or uninformed about financial decisions.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

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