July 13/Los Angeles/PRNewswire -- Despite the current economic climate, and an often gloomy forecast for the immediate future, America continues to be a nation of inspired people. According to a recent survey conducted by Don Francisco's Coffee -- whose "Inspiration Index" asked respondents to rate their level of inspiration on a scale of 0 ("not at all inspired") to 100 ("extremely inspired") -- Americans scored an average of 66, indicating they generally feel inspired. Who among us is most inspired? Coffee drinkers, for one.
The survey, which polled more than 1,000 Americans nationwide, found that those who scored high on the inspiration index cited taking a coffee break as one of their most inspiring activities. Although 40% of those surveyed cited coffee breaks as an inspiring moment, relaxing alone (78%), walking or exercising (73%) and hanging out with family and friends (66%) topped that list -- and even driving (56%) seems to provide inspiration for some.