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Try the following quiz to identify your stress level. Think about the last 12 months, not just the present.
I feel overwhelmed and confused.
1. Never
2. Sometimes
3. Often
4. Always
I have difficulty sleeping.
1. Never
2. Sometimes
3. Often
4. Always
I find myself feeling worn out at the end of the day.
1. Never
2. Sometimes
3. Often
4. Always
I have increased digestive problems such as gas, ulcers, heartburn, constipation and diarrhea.
1. Never
2. Sometimes
3. Often
4. Always
I feel self-conscious or inadequate.
1. Never
2. Sometimes
3. Often
4. Always
I have difficulty concentrating, making decisions or remembering things.
1. Never
2. Sometimes
3. Often
4. Always
I feel depressed or I cry uncontrollably.
1. Never
2. Sometimes
3. Often
4. Always
When things don't go my way I get angry and aggressive.
1. Never
2. Sometimes
3. Often
4. Always
I experience shakiness, trembling or nervous laughter.
1. Never
2. Sometimes
3. Often
4. Always
I eat more food or drink more alcohol to make myself feel better or more at ease.
1. Never
2. Sometimes
3. Often
4. Always
I experience eyestrain and/or have dark circles under my eyes.
1. Never
2. Sometimes
3. Often
4. Always
I feel all wound up, tense or nervous.
1. Never
2. Sometimes
3. Often
4. Always
I experience tension or tightness in the muscles of my neck, back or jaw.
1. Never
2. Sometimes
3. Often
4. Always
I have arguments with my colleagues, subordinates or boss.
1. Never
2. Sometimes
3. Often
4. Always
Changes jn my daily routine, living conditions or relationships cause me distress.
1. Never
2. Sometimes
3. Often
4. Always
If you answered 'never' or 'sometimes' to most of the questions, you have no stress or very low stress levels. This probably means that you are handling stress well. If you answered 'sometimes' or 'often' to most of the questions, you have moderate to high stress levels. You need to look at strategies for either reducing stress or coping with it.
If you answered 'often' or 'always' to most of the questions, you have very high stress levels and need some immediate intervention to reduce your stress levels.