In general, are you a glass-is-half-full or a glass-is-half-empty type of person?

Which of these statements are you more likely to think or say?

Roughly equal proportions of respondents thought their lives were more stressful, less stressful, and equally stressful as the lives of other Americans.

Would you say you have more or less to worry about than the average American?

Half of you generally keep silent about your worries, while the other half are more willing to talk through their concerns.

Do you tend to talk about your worries or keep them to yourself?

The overwhelming majority of you reported stress in your lives, supporting the popular criticism that Americans work too much.

Would you say your life is…

Respondents tended to feel that at least some of their worrying was justified.

How much of your worrying would you say is probably unnecessary?

Respondents were willing to admit that they have an imperfect record on keeping problems in perspective.

How good do you think you are at keeping small problems in perspective?

We asked what you worry about the most. Here are some of your responses.

About my career and whether I am making enough progress commensurate with my age and education.

My children, my job, finances, and the economy.

The national/world situation.

I worry about being single the rest of my life!

Taking care of my family and making sure my wife stays in love with me.

Gasoline prices!!!

Everything.