A quarter of Americans burn out before they turn 30. According to new research.
Survey of 2,000 adults conducted by Talker researchseeing the culmination of stress over the past decade, we found that the average respondent was burned out at around 42 years of age.
For current Gen 18-44 and millennial adults, the best point of their stress is even younger – on average at age 25.
Peak Burnout hits Gen Z and Millennials at age 25
Looking at the way they have reached here through current stress levels, the average person is at half their stress abilities.
However, 42% are even more stressful than this. GenZ and millennials feel this greater than Gen X or above respondents (51% vs. 37%).
When asked what was burning out at the moment, finances were ranked as the most commonly highest factor (30%).
Politics (26%), work (25%) and its physical health (23%) were also important sources of great concern for respondents.
For the parties surveyed, all types of relationships indicate weight. One in six people have one in the top spot in the top spot for whom one in six names their love life and family as stressors (18% each).
Among the younger generations, work is the biggest point of competition (33%), with post-litigation finances (27%) and mental health (24%).
Gen X respondents, baby boomers and silent generations said politics is the most concern (27%), and their physical health is also an area of concern (24%).
Gen Z and Millennials are not interested in social life (12%) and Love Life (14%), but older generations say the balance between their lives and personal growth goals falls on their roadside (13%).
A third of Americans expect 2025 to be worse than the past three years.
Americans expect more stress, but still full of hope
However, we hope that the rest of the year will be more promising than the last (42%).
When it comes to how stress evolves over the years, 83% of those surveyed acknowledge that entering adulthood today is more challenging than 10 years ago.
Additionally, seven in ten agree that adults alone will be challenging (72%), while older Americans recognize the younger generation (75% vs. 63%) within the next decade.
Rebecka Parker, clinical social work and therapists, MSW, LCSW, and writers at Birpnotes shared advice on how to manage stress before respondents of different generations become overwhelming.
- “For Gen Z & Millennials: Digital detox, financial literacy education, and prioritizing real social connections.
- Gen X& [baby] Boomers: Mindfulness practice, boundary setting, and active health screening.
- For all ages: prioritize mental health, seek treatment if necessary, and promote a strong support network. ”
Research method:
The Talker survey looked at 2,000 Americans. The survey was conducted and conducted online by Talker Research February 7th to February 10th, 2025.
