Are You Stressed?
Do you have any of the following signs of stress on a regular basis?
Score each item from 1 [almost always] to 5 [never] according to
how much of the time this statement applies to you:
How You see Yourself
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You have trouble sleeping at night because you are worried
about your future career.
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You feel like you don't have enough time to relax.
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You skip meals or breaks or vacation time because you feel
so much pressure.
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You feel anxious about not having time to get everything done.
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You feel competitive with your co-workers.
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You think what you'll say next while someone else is speaking.
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You have been using more substances like coffee, caffeine,
nicotine and alcohol
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You have been using substances which are illegal to improve
your mood or help you cope
How a Friend sees You
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It seems that you're preoccupied when people speak to you.
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During conversations you usually do most of the talking.
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You're often irritable or impatient over delays which are unavoidable.
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You frequently show a lot of frustration or intolerance.
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You seem to get angry easily even over small problems.
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You often look very tired with dark circles under your eyes.
Excerpted from a book of non-copyrighted tests.
Take note of those items you score the highest. There are a host
of solution oriented techniques to help you relax. You can consult
books on stress reduction and time management, go to workshops,
consult a therapist, have a massage, join a yoga class, laugh at
funnies movies, have fun with your favorite person.... something
YOU find relaxing will help you to manage your stress better...
Sylvia V. Mills, Ph.D.
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