How Stressed Are You?

Health Quizzes

Many people ride the rolling waves of stress, clenching their fists and holding on for dear life. Others just breeze calmly through life's ups and downs. The rest of us lie somewhere in the middle, dodging stress storms when we can and using our best coping skills to keep afloat during those inevitable rough tides.

Fact is, stressful situations are a part of life. But how you respond to stress and how it affects your health is all within your hands. Take this quiz to find out how well you manage stress. Answer the following questions as you would typically react in each of the situations listed below, then click Done. Don't worry; there are no right or wrong answers.

Do you try to do as much as possible in the least amount of time?
Always Frequently Sometimes Never

Do you become impatient with delays or interruptions?
Always Frequently Sometimes Never

Do you always have to win at games in order to enjoy yourself?
Always Frequently Sometimes Never

Do you find yourself speeding up the car so you can beat a red light?
Always Frequently Sometimes Never

Are you unlikely to ask for help with a problem?
Always Frequently Sometimes Never

Do you constantly seek the respect and admiration of others?
Always Frequently Sometimes Never

Are you overly critical of the way others do their work?
Always Frequently Sometimes Never

Do you have the habit of looking at your watch or clock often?
Always Frequently Sometimes Never

Do you constantly strive to better your position and achievements?
Always Frequently Sometimes Never

Do you spread yourself too thin in terms of your time?
Always Frequently Sometimes Never

Do you have the habit of doing more than one thing at a time?
Always Frequently Sometimes Never

Do you often get angry or irritable?
Always Frequently Sometimes Never

Do you have little time for hobbies, relaxation or just time by yourself?
Always Frequently Sometimes Never

Do you have a tendency to talk quickly or hasten conversations?
Always Frequently Sometimes Never

Do you consider yourself as someone who is driven?
Always Frequently Sometimes Never

Do your friends or relatives consider you as someone who is driven?
Always Frequently Sometimes Never

Do you have a tendency to get involved in multiple projects?
Always Frequently Sometimes Never

Do you have a lot of deadlines in your work?
Always Frequently Sometimes Never

Do you feel vaguely guilty if you relax and do nothing during leisure time?
Always Frequently Sometimes Never

Do you take on too many responsibilities?
Always Frequently Sometimes Never

Source:

Academic Resource Center, Sweet Briar College

This screening assessment was reviewed and updated June 2007.

Mon, Dec 1, 2008



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