HOW WELL DO YOU RESIST STRESS?
In order to work out how you manage stress try answering the following questions. Beside each question circle the number corresponding to how much time each statement applies to you…..
During most of my life, I: | Never (circle 1) | Sometimes (Circle 2) | Mostly (Circle 3) | Always (Circle 4) |
Eat at least 2 full balanced meals a da | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Get enough sleep | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Give and receive affection regularly | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Have at least one relative I can rely on | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Exercise at least twice a week | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Don’t smoke or smoke less than half a pack a day | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Do not drink alcohol or abuse drugs | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Am at an appropriate weight for my height | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Feel my basic needs are being met | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Get strength form my values and beliefs | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Regularly attend social activities | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Have a network of friends and acquaintances | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Have one or more close friends | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Am in good physical health | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Am able to speak openly about my feelings with someone when I need to | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Have regular conversations with people I live with about domestic issues | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Have some fun each day | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Organise my time effectively | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Drink 2 or fewer caffeinated drinks per day | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Take quiet time for myself each day | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
During stressful times, I: | Never (circle 1) | Sometimes (Circle 2) | Mostly (Circle 3) | Always (Circle 4) |
Organise my responsibilities and meet the most important ones first | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Refuse to take on too many responsibilities | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Express my feelings at appropriate times | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Use relaxation strategies | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Seek outside help as needed | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
TOTAL SCORE |
Scoring: Add up your scores
81-100 Congratulations. Your defences against daily stressors are strong
64-80 you are well protected against stress but you could still work on improvement
41-60 You are too vulnerable to stress..you need to improve your approach
0-40 You urgently need strategies for managing stress in your life.