When you put yourself under more pressure than you can handle, you make yourself vulnerable to a host of illnesses that can worsen into life-threatening diseases. Too often, we only notice our problems when they come and not before they do. Remember the old adage: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure - and it's easier on the budget, as well. Take some time off your schedule and check yourself for any signs of mental and/or physical breakdown.
The results of this quiz can serve as a loose guideline when drafting a stress management program, so it's important that you answer the questions honestly. If you find that more than one answer applies to you, choose the one that applies to you best.
Stress Management
1. When forced to work overtime, how do you deal with it?
A: I start working on the things that need to be done.
B: I think first, and then I take my time doing what I need to do.
C: Get annoyed and bored with work.
2. If you suddenly find yourself in debt, you...
A: Try to settle all your financial problems as soon as you can manage.
B: Assess the situation and gradually recover from your financial losses.
C: Brood over the problem.
3. If you were asked to describe your life in one word, it would be?
A: Progressive.
B: Stable.
C: Difficult.
4. When you encounter a problem, you...
A: Take it as a challenge.
B: Think about what necessary steps to take to deal with it.
C: Blame others for the problem.
5. If a person you are waiting for is late, you?
A: Find something to distract myself with while waiting.
B: Read a good book or take in the sights and relax.
C: Get annoyed and angry.
6. When you're given more work than you can deal with, you?
A: Redouble your efforts in order to make ends meet.
B: Trace a course of action and slowly but surely adapt to the pressure.
C: Complain about it.
7. During a vacation you?
A: Go everywhere I can go to.
B: Relax.
C: Find it difficult to relax.
8. You find work?
A: Engaging.
B: Amusing.
C: Difficult.
9. You feel like you're?
A: Ready to tackle anything that comes my way.
B: Calm and open-minded.
C: Not able to make things go my way.
10. When something forces you to change your lifestyle, you?
A: Accept the changes.
B: Learn how to deal with the changes.
C: Complain about it.
If most of your answers are "A," it means that you're a very active and reliable person. You address problems by either dealing with them directly instead of letting things resolve themselves. It's most likely that your stress coping mechanism is turning stress into positive stress (eustress) which allows you to benefit from it while dealing with it at the same time. You usually achieve this by distracting yourself with a hobby or resorting to some form of exercise. The combination of your sound mind and healthy body will enable you to withstand a good degree of stress.
If the majority of your choices end up as "B" you're most likely a very relaxed, laid-back and logical individual. You take your time with things, minimizing the chances of error on your part. It is also this very methodological approach to things that allow you to root out most problems before they even become problems. Chances are you rarely deal with problems, and when you do, it doesn't affect you as much as it normally should, and you perform as though nothing happened. The only drawback to all these traits is you are prone to becoming too passive. You run the risk of overlooking problems or giving yourself too long a time to deal with things and thus you may find yourself facing a problem that you could have nipped at the bud.
Mostly "C" answers would reflect your relatively poor coping mechanisms. You're probably irritable and always want things to go your way, which is never the case in life. You become frustrated because of this and you end up putting unnecessary tension on yourself. Your nature could also be attributed to some life-changing event that may have happened recently. It might be advisable to seek professional help and start changing the way you see problems when they come. It would also be a good idea to start getting into shape, as a physically healthy person will receive stress much more favorably than one in poor health.
Stress Management Questionnaire
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