Handle your stress

Posted by Administrator on Tue, 26 Jan 2010

How many of you have felt stress? All of you.

Some people feel stress occasionally while for some it has become a habit.

By nature, some people know very well to handle stress. Many lose control of their mind and react in eccentric and incomprehensible ways.

The statements below are arranged in groups of three. Select one answer which best reflects your situation, and circle the corresponding point value. When finished, examine your score interpretation at the bottom of the page. Please keep in mind that this is a general assessment of your stress levels. Further and more in-depth assessment may be obtained from your health care or mental health care provider.

  1. I can face changes without getting upset.
    • Mostly- 1
    • Sometimes - 5
    • Rarely - 10
  2. I have time for myself and meditation.
    • Mostly - 1
    • Sometimes - 5
    • Rarely - 10
  3. I have stress-related symptoms (i.e. - headache, racing heart, cold hands or feet, inability to concentrate).
    • Mostly - 10
    • Sometimes - 5
    • Rarely - 1
  4. I love spending time with my family.
    • Mostly - 1
    • Sometimes - 5
    • Rarely - 10
  5. I enjoy my work.
    • Mostly - 1
    • Sometimes - 5
    • Rarely - 10
  6. I have sleeping problems.
    • Mostly - 10
    • Sometimes - 5
    • Rarely - 1
  7. I feel good about myself.
    • Mostly - 1
    • Sometimes - 5
    • Rarely - 10
  8. I'm a perfectionist
    • Mostly - 10
    • Sometimes - 5
    • Rarely - 1
  9. I tend to look on the bright side of life.
    • Mostly - 1
    • Sometimes - 5
    • Rarely - 10
  10. I'm able to talk about my feelings.
    • Mostly - 1
    • Sometimes - 5
    • Rarely - 10
  11. I hate waiting.
    • Mostly - 10
    • Sometimes - 5
    • Rarely - 1
  12. I have control over my food habits.
    • Mostly - 1
    • Sometimes - 5
    • Rarely - 10
  13. I smoke.
    • Yes - 10
    • No - 1
  14. I have time for relaxation.
    • At least 2 times per week - 1
    • 1 times per week - 5
    • Not at all - 10
  15. I have conflicts with others.
    • Mostly - 10
    • Sometimes - 5
    • Rarely - 1
  16. I fall sick.
    • More than three times per year -10
    • Between two and three times per year - 5
    • Less than twice a year - 1
  17. I spend time with friends who are supportive.
    • Most of the time - 1
    • Some of the time - 5
    • Rarely - 10
  18. I'm happy with where I live.
    • Most of the time - 1
    • Some of the time - 5
    • Rarely - 10
  19. I believe in God.
    • Most of the time - 1
    • Some of the time - 5
    • Rarely - 10
  20. I'm a forgiving person.
    • Most of the time - 1
    • Some of the time - 5
    • Rarely - 10
  21. I drink caffeinated coffee and/or tea.
    • Several times a day - 10
    • Once a day - 5
    • Rarely or never - 1
  22. I have a drink of alcohol
    • Five or more times per day - 10
    • Three to four times per day - 5
    • Two times per day or less, rarely, or never - 1
  23. I feel overwhelmed by all that I have to do.
    • Most of the time - 10
    • Some of the time - 5
    • Rarely - 1
  24. I feel calm and relaxed.
    • Most of the time - 1
    • Some of the time - 5
    • Rarely - 10
  25. I manage my time and plan my activities.
    • Most of the time - 1
    • Some of the time - 5
    • Rarely - 10
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