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Are you managing your stress? Or, is it managing you?

TAKE THE STRESS TEST

Answer these questions Yes or No. Base your answers on the past 6 months.

    1. Do you frequently neglect your diet?     O Yes     O No    
  2. Do you usually try to do everything yourself?    O Yes    O No  
  3. Do you blow up easily?    O Yes    O No  
  4. Do you seek unrealistic goals?    O Yes    O No  
  5. Are you irritated or moody more than in the past?    O Yes    O No  
  6. Do you frequently make a "big deal" of everything?    O Yes    O No  
  7. Do you often complain that you are disorganized?    O Yes    O No  
  8. Do you typically keep everything inside?    O Yes    O No  
  9. Have you been neglecting exercise?    O Yes    O No  
  10. Do you lack supportive relationships?    O Yes    O No  
  11. Are you often tired? Not getting enough sleep?    O Yes    O No  
  12. Have you noticed an increase or decrease in your appetite?    O Yes    O No  
  13. Do you ignore stress symptoms?    O Yes    O No  
  14. Do you procrastinate and put things off until later?    O Yes    O No  
  15. Have you been feeling depressed? Lethargic?    O Yes    O No  
  16. Are you too busy to include time for relaxation daily?    O Yes    O No  
  17. Do you feel as if you are racing through the day?    O Yes    O No  
  18. Do you feel unable to cope with all you have to do?    O Yes    O No  

Total Your Answers. Each time you answered Yes, score 1.

Score is 0    Congrats, you're amazing in such difficult times
Scores of 1-3   Minimal Stress
Scores of 4-12   Stress Level rising – Life may be difficult for you
Scores of 13-17   Under a lot of stress – consider making changes!
Score of 18   Stressed Out. Danger Zone. Don't ignore!

Our May 2 workshop Staying Sane During Tough Times can help you reduce the stress in your life. Learn more about the workshop.

   
   

Paula Leslie, LCSW, BCD
Essential Life Strategies
415 Cambridge Ave., Suite #22
Palo Alto, CA 94306
650 324-2512
fax 650 365-6610
email: Paula@ELStrategies.com
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