Unit 1C Are you stressed?

Are you stressed?
Check your stress levels and find out how you're really coping with the pressure.
1. Which of the following best describes how much time you've got in your daily life to get everything done that you need to?

a. I have enough time to get everything done
b. I rarely have enough time to get things done but I do get most things done
c. I have to prioritise my time very carefully
d. I don't have time to prioritise!

2. Which of the following best describes your ability to get to sleep most of the time?

a. I have no problems sleeping
b. I sometimes have trouble falling asleep or don't feel rested in the morning, but I generally get enough sleep
c. I make an effort to use relaxation and clear my mind before I go to bed
d. I often find that in any given week I have less than 5 nights restful sleep

3. Which of the following is most accurate when describing your ability to deal with difficult, awkward or annoying situations?

a. I rarely lose my temper
b. I do get annoyed a bit more often than I used to
c. I have a shorter fuse than I used to but I am careful not to react to things that annoy me without thinking first
d. I regularly lose my temper at the smallest things

4. Choose the option that best describes how much time you have to do things you like, such as hobbies or relaxing:

a. I spend some time doing things I enjoy
b. I find that I have less and less time to do things I enjoy
c. Though I find time is tight, I make sure I have time to do things I enjoy
d. I don't do things that I enjoy

5. Which of these options best describes how you feel most of the time?

a. I feel fine
b. I sometimes get an ache or pain that gets worse if I get stressed
c. I use relaxation or methods to make sure that I don't get too tense
d. Most days I get headaches or other pains that are made worse by stress


Your stressed score
Mostly A's: You are not under a great deal of stress or at least you are not experiencing any major negative consequences.
Mostly B's: You are experiencing some stress and are also feeling the consequences of this stress in various aspects of your life. Make sure you try to deal with this stress positively.
Mostly C's: You are experiencing some stress but you have developed skills to cope with this. Not everyone is so lucky!
Mostly D's: You are under a great deal of stress. This can affect many aspects of your life in a negative way. How could you reduce your stress levels? Try to talk to someone else about this problem.