Americans use swearing to deal with stress, data shows

Forgoing yoga, it turns out most Americans use swearing as a useful way of dealing with their stress.

According to new data, the average American utters their first curse word of the day at 10:54 a.m.

A study into the everyday stress and frustration of 2,000 Americans aimed to explore how much stress Americans take on, and how exactly they deal with it.

It turns out one in four Americans can’t get past 9 a.m. without cursing most days, while the majority of respondents swear before 11 am - and finances are likely to blame.

The new survey, conducted by 9Round Kickbox Fitness, found financial worry to be the biggest cause of stress and frustration for 56 per cent of Americans.

Americans are also stressed out by time-honoured stress-contributors like not getting enough sleep (36 per cent), health concerns (35 per cent), and work (30 per cent).

Some Americans are even stressed and frustrated about things that one might not expect - and that they cannot control.

For instance, 9 per cent revealed the environment is a source of stress and frustration for them, and four per cent said the national deficit stresses them out.

And because everything in life is stressful, it turns out even something as mundane as slow wifi is enough to send 52 per cent of Americans into a tizzy of frustration.

Unfortunately, stress is an inescapable part of life it seems - as the average American experiences 1,205 stressful events every year, according to the results, and 57 per cent of Americans believe their life is just always going to be stressful.

However, with a plethora of swear words to choose from, cursing is the most popular way people express their frustration, with 63 per cent saying that’s how it manifests for them most frequently. Yelling is another popular method of relief for 49 per cent, and, sadly enough, 39 per cent admitted crying.

But cursing can't fix everything - so 50 per cent of Americans listen to music to deal.

Another popular option is exercise - with 40 per cent turning to exercise as a way of coping and 64 per cent of the 2,000 respondents revealing physically working out actually helps them think more clearly.

“People of all ages face stress every day and it can be difficult to find effective and healthy ways to cope,” said Shannon Hudson, CEO and founder of 9Round Kickbox Fitness. “While listening to music or watching TV can be relaxing, one of the best ways to reduce tension is through regular exercise because it improves both physical health and overall well-being. When you are physically and mentally strong, you are better equipped to handle life’s frustrations.”

But, because free time does not come easy for many Americans, with 49 per cent saying they don’t have enough time in the day to do everything they want or even need, exercise often takes a back-seat.

Fortunately for the one in four respondents who revealed they don't work out regularly because they simply cannot find the time, swearing is a useful alternative.