Are You Stressed?
Are You Stressed?
Answer as honestly and swiftly as you can
Answer as honestly and swiftly as you can
In the last two weeks how often have you felt like you haven't had time to get everything done?
In the last two weeks how often have you felt confident in your ability to manage difficult situations?
In the last two weeks how often have you checked your phone in the middle of the night?
In the last two weeks how often have you laid in bed, worrying about the things you need to do?
In the last two weeks how often have you found time to do something just for fun?
In the last two weeks how often have you felt that you are in control of the important things in your life?
In the last two weeks how often have you used drugs or alcohol to take your mind off things?
In the last two weeks how often have you taken a full lunch break away from your work?
In the last two weeks how often have you lost your temper with someone close to you?
In the last two weeks how often have you been able to relax and put any problems to the back of your mind?
In the last two weeks how often have you experienced a physical symptom of anxiety (shaking/trembling, breathlessness, heart racing)?
In the last two weeks how often have you felt satisfied with what you’ve achieved in the day?
You might be experiencing a high level of stress
You might be experiencing a high level of stress
Your score suggests that you might be experiencing a high level of stress. If you are feeling stressed, you might want to take steps to reduce stress in your day to day life, such as restricting how often you check your emails after the end of the working day, or creating a ‘to do’ list of jobs ordered by priority. You might also want to consider stress reduction techniques, such as practicing mindfulness, or exercising regularly. It’s important to remember that most people experience stress at some point in their lives and that stress isn’t always a cause for concern. However, if you do feel burdened by the amount of stress you experience, you can always contact your GP for help and advice.
You might be experiencing an average amount of stress
You might be experiencing an average amount of stress
Your score suggests that you are in the majority of people, who experience an average amount of stress throughout their day-to-day lives. It is important to recognise when you might be feeling stressed and to manage those feelings either by resolving stressful situations in your work or personal life, maintaining a healthy work-life balance, or through practicing stress reduction techniques. Many people find that regular exercise is effective in managing stress. It is important to remember that if you do ever feel burdened by the amount of stress you experience, you can always contact your GP for help and advice.
You might be experiencing a low level of stress
You might be experiencing a low level of stress
Your score suggests that you are experiencing little to no stress in your day-to-day life. If you do experience stress, perhaps you are able to manage it well by maintaining a healthy work-life balance, or by practicing stress reduction techniques. It is important to remember that most people experience stressful situations at some point in their lives and that if you ever feel burdened by the amount of stress you experience, you can always contact your GP for help and advice.
You might be experiencing a high level of stress
You might be experiencing a high level of stress
Your score suggests that you might be experiencing a high level of stress. If you are feeling stressed, you might want to take steps to reduce stress in your day to day life, such as restricting how often you check your emails after the end of the working day, or creating a ‘to do’ list of jobs ordered by priority. You might also want to consider stress reduction techniques, such as practicing mindfulness, or exercising regularly. It’s important to remember that most people experience stress at some point in their lives and that stress isn’t always a cause for concern. However, if you do feel burdened by the amount of stress you experience, you can always contact your GP for help and advice.