To gauge your current stress level, take the quiz below. Write the number you believe correctly describes the level of each stressor listed and then add your total.

4—very high (excellent)
3—somewhat (good)
2—average
1—very little (not good)
0—never (none)

1. Rate how satisfied you are with your career.
2. Rate the quality of your diet.
3. How many times a week do you exercise?
4. How do you describe your health?
5. How good are you at expressing your feelings with words?
6. How satisfied are you with your life?
7. How well do you react to stressful situations?
8. Do you have friends or family you can confide in?
9. Rate your energy level.
10. Rate your overall sleep patterns.

The following questions are rated on a different scale. Write the number you believe correctly describes your answer.

4—never (none)
3—not often
2—average
1—somewhat (often)
0—very high or very often

11. How stressful is your job or daily routine?
12. How often do you have headaches?
13. How often do you experience shortness of breath?
14. How often do you experience pain in your shoulders?
15. How often do you lose your temper or become angry each day?
16. Are you a restless sleeper?
17. Are you worried about your financial situation?
18. How often are you irritable or impatient?
19. Do you have bad memories that haunt you?
20. How often do you feel confused or have difficulty concentrating?
21. How often do you feel depressed or apathetic?
22. Do you have extreme personality changes?
23. How many changes have you made in your life this year?
(This includes marriage, changed jobs, death in family, divorce, moved to new area.)
(4=none 3= one 2= two 1= three 0= four or more major changes)
24. When did you last do something for fun?
4-Today
3- Within the last few days
2-Within the last month
1- I don’t remember
0- I don’t do anything for fun anymore
25. Are you “in love” right now?
4-Yes and I’m deliriously happy
3-Yes, but in a quiet, sedate way
2-Not right now, but I have been in the past
1-No, but I am hopeful
0-No and I don’t think I will ever be

Total Stress Score:____________

0-30 High Stress—You need to make some major changes in your life. Your health is being affected by your stress levels.For a more detailed description of your stress level, click here.

31-59 Moderate Stress—You need some way to release stress in your life. Consider dietary changes, more exercise, meditation. For more tips on how to deal with stress, click here. Then scroll to the bottom of the page. If you are interested in healing the effects of stress on your body, click here.

60-100 Low Stress—You are doing an excellent job at keeping down your stress levels. Keep up the good work!!

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