Each of us has stress in our life. Some people seem to thrive on lots of stress, others seem to be calm and able "to roll with it" no matter what, and some crumble in the face of seemingly little stress. We have more control in this than we may realize. While that may seem untrue, it is true.
Our ability to tolerate and function with this stress depends on a variety of factors, such as our support network, exercise levels, diet, sleep, sense of control, attitude and outlook, ability to deal with our emotions, and knowledge and preparation. One way to gain more control is to determine the stress coping skills we do have and then step by step develop add more to our skill set. Below is a stress quiz I found it on HelpGuide.org. It will us help know where we are now, then we can choose what or if we want to add other stress coping skills.
Stress Quiz
How well do you handle stress in your life?
- I have people I confide in when I'm feeling under pressure who make me feel better.
- I feel comfortable expressing how I feel when something is bothering me.
- In general, I fell in control of my life and confident in my ability to handle what comes my way.
- I feel reasons to laugh and feel grateful, even when going through difficulties.
- No matter how busy I am, I make it a priority to sleep, exercise, and eat right.
- I'm able to calm myself down when I start to feel overwhelmed.
Each "yes" answer represents an important stress coping skill. Each "no" represents an area to work on to become more resilient.
Remember: We have more control in this than we may realize.
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