Stress+Management+Assessment

= Sure, we're all stressed out-it comes with the territory, right? But can you MANAGE your stress? Take the following assessment and see for yourself! =

How often do you....

 * 1) **I work off stress when angry or upset by blowing off steam physically with activities such as running, walking, lifting weights, etc.**
 * 2) **I have learned to accept what I cannot change.**
 * 3) **I avoid self-medications such as alcohol and prescription drugs.**
 * 4) **I get enough sleep and rest (More than 8 hours!)**
 * 5) **I do something for others when I am distressed.**
 * 6) **I give in once in a while rather than trying to always be right.**
 * 7) **I evaluate myself on a regular basis ("self check-in")**
 * 8) **I have learned to prioritize my goals and focus my energies on the most important ones.**
 * 9) **I organize my day to do those things I really want or need to do.**
 * 10) **I concsiously slow down a daily task.**
 * 11) **When something worries me, I talk it out (verbally or through writing) rather than bottle it up.**
 * 12) **I do not try to be a superperson!**
 * 13) **I try cooperation instead of competition.**
 * 14) **I have learned to love myself a little more each day.**
 * 15) **I take at least 20 minutes to eat a meal,**
 * 16) **I take the time to relax everyday!**
 * 17) <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**I avoid working more than 10 hours a day (it's not impossible!)**
 * 18) <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**I have learned to recoginze early warning signs of stress.**
 * 19) <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**I get plenty of exercise every week.**
 * 20) <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**I take off at least one and a half days each week just for relaxation and fun.**
 * 21) <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**I try to change my attitudes and mind when faced with a difficult problem.**

<span style="color: #35128c; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">74-84 EXCELLENT 63-73 GOOD 53-62 AVERAGE 43-52 FAIR 33-42 POOR 32 and below UH OH......you better //keep reading!!//