60-Second Lifestyle Stress Test


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Stress Relief > Lifestyle Stress Test

In modern society, most of us can't avoid stress. But we can adjust our lifestyle to reduce its effects based on research that has identified a number of factors that affect an individual’s vulnerability to stress.

The following 20 questions are designed to assist you in pinpointing areas that may be causing you stress so you can make some simple lifestyle changes to reduce it.

1)I eat at least one hot, balanced meal a day.

Yes, definitely
Yes, most of the time
Yes, sometimes
No, not much
No, not at all

2)I get seven to eight hours of sleep at least four nights
a week.

Yes, definitely
Yes, most of the time
Yes, sometimes
No, not much
No, not at all

3)I give and receive affection regularly.

Yes, definitely
Yes, most of the time
Yes, sometimes
No, not much
No, not at all

4)I have at least one relative within 50 miles, on whom
I can rely.

Yes, definitely
Yes, most of the time
Yes, sometimes
No, not much
No, not at all

5)I exercise to the point of perspiration at least twice a week.

Yes, definitely
Yes, most of the time
Yes, sometimes
No, not much
No, not at all

6)I limit myself to less than half a pack of cigarettes a day.

Yes, definitely
Yes, most of the time
Yes, sometimes
No, not much
No, not at all

7)I have fewer than five alcohol drinks a week.

Yes, definitely
Yes, most of the time
Yes, sometimes
No, not much
No, not at all

8)I am the appropriate weight for my height.

Yes, definitely
Yes, most of the time
Yes, sometimes
No, not much
No, not at all

9)I have an income adequate to meet my basic expenses.

Yes, definitely
Yes, most of the time
Yes, sometimes
No, not much
No, not at all

10)I get strength from my religious beliefs.

Yes, definitely
Yes, most of the time
Yes, sometimes
No, not much
No, not at all

11)I regularly attend club or social activities.

Yes, definitely
Yes, most of the time
Yes, sometimes
No, not much
No, not at all

12)I have a network of friends and acquaintances.

Yes, definitely
Yes, most of the time
Yes, sometimes
No, not much
No, not at all

13)I have one or more friends to confide in about
personal matters.

Yes, definitely
Yes, most of the time
Yes, sometimes
No, not much
No, not at all

14)I am in good health (including eye-sight, hearing, teeth).

Yes, definitely
Yes, most of the time
Yes, sometimes
No, not much
No, not at all

15)I am able to speak openly about my feelings when
I’m angry or worried.

Yes, definitely
Yes, most of the time
Yes, sometimes
No, not much
No, not at all

16)Domestic problems (i.e. chores and money) are
easily resolved with the people I live with.

Yes, definitely
Yes, most of the time
Yes, sometimes
No, not much
No, not at all

17)I do something just for fun at least once a week.

Yes, definitely
Yes, most of the time
Yes, sometimes
No, not much
No, not at all

18)I am able to organize my time effectively.

Yes, definitely
Yes, most of the time
Yes, sometimes
No, not much
No, not at all

19)I drink fewer than three cups of coffee (or other
caffeine drinks) a day.

Yes, definitely
Yes, most of the time
Yes, sometimes
No, not much
No, not at all

20)I take some quiet time for myself during the day.

Yes, definitely
Yes, most of the time
Yes, sometimes
No, not much
No, not at all