- There are many people in my life making demands on my time and energy
- I’m always in a hurry, and I’m often running late
- I’m quick to notice loud noises and they irritate me a lot
- I’m often caught off guard by events and demands
- I often feel that I have no control over what’s happening to me
- I usually keep my feelings to myself; it’s more important to get on with the job at hand
- When someone else is talking, I try to hurry the conversation along. I sometimes finish sentences for others
- I get impatient when I see something being done more slowly than I thin it can be done
- I get very irritable if I am delayed or have to wait. I hate lineups and slow drivers
- I do one (or all) of the following often: fiddle with my hair, scratch, touch my nose, shake my legs, tap my foot, or doodle
- I like to be busy. I always carry something to do. If nothing’s’ planned for the evening or the weekend, I take work home
- I am competitive by nature. People who know me well think of me as a hard-driving individual
- I can stay alert and suppress fatigue long after most other people I know have packed it in
- I thrive on deadlines. I like to worry at maximum speed and will do anytning to make a delivery
- I’d rather have the admiration of my friends and coworkers than their affection
- I rarely have any time to myself
- I know I should exercise more and eat better, but I don’t have time
- When I’m under stress, I often have a cramp or a headache. Other times I’ve felt nauseated, dizzy, or faint, or broken out in a rash
- I have trouble going to sleep. I can’t turn off my mind after a busy day
- I eat quickly, and I often eat and read at the same time. On workdays, I either eat at my desk or skip lunch altogether. Sometimes I get indigestion.
If you answered yes fewer than 10 times: It is unlikely stress in dominating your life at the moment.
If you answered yes between 11 and 15 times: We recommend you adopt some new stress management techniques.
If you answered yes more than 15 times: Stress is likely having a negative effect on your life and we recommend you adopt some new stress management techniques.
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