A plurality of the public believe young people aged between 18 and 30 have the toughest time, with work pressure and financial worries the leading cause of stress, according to a survey.

根据一项最新调查显示，许多民众认为18-30岁的年轻人经历着人生最艰难的时期。工作压力和经济方面的烦恼是导致人生艰难的主因。

The study of 2,003 adults of all ages found that work stress and financial worries are significant sources of pressure for 59.8 percent and 55.1 percent of adults respectively.

这项针对2003名各年龄段成年人进行的调查显示，59.8%的人认为工作压力大是重要原因，而55.1%的人则认为经济收入低是主要原因。

Other major sources of stress include feeling anxious and lost (32.6 percent), a lack of promotion¹ opportunities (32.3 percent), and emotional instability (28 percent).

其他的原因还包括：无明确的发展方向、迷茫焦虑（32.6%），缺少晋升的机会（32.3%），感情不稳定（28%）。

Wang Yong, a post-90s salesman, said he is currently experiencing extreme stress over money. "I have got nothing two years after graduating and this uncomfortable situation might last for another two or three years."

90后的王勇认为自己正在经受关于金钱方面的压力。“毕业两年了，我什么都没有得到。这种艰难的情况可能还会持续两到三年。”

The good news is that, on average, 40.3 percent of respondents reported their stress levels are trending downward.

好消息是，平均而言，40.3%的受访者称他们的压力水平呈下降趋势。

Nearly 55.1 percent reported negative emotions and lessening² pressure with more effective mental hints or motivational keywords, according to the report.

调查显示，近55.1%的受访者表示，会采取更有效的心理暗示来克服负面情绪，进行减压。

Some people take other steps to reduce stress. Talking with friends, allowing time to heal, and resorting to parent and professional counseling were reported by about half of respondents as ways to reduce stress.

该调查还显示，约50%的受访者表示还会采用其他方式来减压。比如找朋友倾诉、等待时间治愈、向父母求助和寻求专业咨询来排解压力。

To combat financial stress, He Shanjun, an associate professor at China University of Political Science and Law, noted³ that adults who are feeling squeezed and are out of balance in their life should persevere⁴ with their careers and weather the tough times.

中国政法大学副教授何珊君认为，为了应对经济压力，承受压力、生活被打乱的成年人应该坚持自己的事业，平安的渡过这段艰难的时期。

"It might be the best time for the young, especially between 18 and 30, to experience hardship and build up willpower."

“对年轻人来说，尤其是18到30岁的人，这可能是经历困难和磨练意志力的最佳时间。”