Stop Now! See How to Calculate Your Stress Level
Assess your stress level
Relax and take it one step at a time
Answer YES or NO to the statements below.
- There are many people in my life making demands on my time and energy.
- I am always in a hurry or running late.
- I am often caught off guard by events and demands.
- I feel that I have no control over what’s happening to me.
- I usually keep my feelings to myself
- When someone else is talking, I try to hurry the conversation along. I sometimes finish sentences for others.
- I have trouble going to sleep.
- I eat quickly, and I often eat and do other things at the same time. Sometimes I get indigestion.
- I rarely have any time for myself.
- I know I should exercise more and eat better.
- I like to be busy. I always carry something to do. I take work home.
- I am competitive by nature.
- I can stay alert and suppress fatigue for long
- I’d rather have the admiration of my friends and co-workers than their affection.
- I thrive on deadlines. I like to work at maximum speed.
Total
numbers of times you answered YES
Stress total Score
1-3 10
4-6 8
7-9 6
10-12 4
13-15 2
15+ 1
Now
translate your results into a score using the following scale:
Excellent 10
Above average 8
Average 6
Below Average 4
Poor 2
Very Poor 1
Assess your stress level
- If you scored under average(less than 5), you need to take a good look at what is causing your stress and anxiety, and think about finding ways of coping to avoid having serious health issues in the future.
- Avoid having a stroke or even a heart attack by learning to manage your stress!
Healthy ways to relax
- Go for a walk
- Spend time with nature
- Call a good friend
- Sweat out tension with a good workout
- Write in your journal
- Take a long bath
- Light scented candles
- Savor a warm cup of tea
- Play with a pet
- Work in your garden
- Get a massage
- Curl up with a good book
- Listen to music
- Watch a comedy
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