Smartphones and digital technology are supposed to make our lives easier, but for young adults, it seems that things may only be getting tougher - and for a slew of reasons.

According to one recent survey, about 3 out of 5 millennials (58%) feel life is more stressful right now than ever before.

In fact, the survey of 2,000 American millennials, commissioned by CBD oil company Endoca, reveals that one-third of millennials believe their lives are more stressful than the average person's life.

The survey also pointed to numerous causes of the frustration for this young segment. Many feel their overall stress level is caused by the accumulation of daily micro-stressors - seemingly trivial experiences - such as being stuck in traffic, waiting for appointments, or various smartphone issues.

For example, although losing one's wallet or credit card ranked as the top source of stress for respondents, 1 in 5 say they'd be even more apoplectic if their smartphone screen broke. For more than 2 in 5 millennials (41%), a damaged phone screen is worse than seeing their "check engine" light flash on in the car.

Story Date: March 25, 2019