Is it time to take stress seriously? (Short Quiz)

(Taken from ‘Stress-Free Living’ by Wilson, E.)

You’re stressed. But how stressed? Here are some statements worth addressing. Do you agree or disagree with the following?



Take a pen and paper and write down ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to the following statements:

by Elia Strange

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1) You fantasise a lot about your perfect life that doesn’t include your dull/annoying/ partner/job. (Score 1 for a yes).


2) You say ‘I can’t take it anymore’ at least once a week. (Score 2 for a yes).


3) You feel unappreciated. (Score 3 for a yes).


4) Tension is beginning to affect your health. (Score 3 for a yes).


5) You wake up dreading the day ahead. (Score 3 for a yes).


6) All you want to do in the evening is slump in front of the TV and/or sleep. (Score 1 for a yes).

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Results:

A score of 4 or under

Mild level of dissatisfaction. This indicates that the present situation is stressful but potentially can be improved.

9 or under

Life is not good and you know you need to start looking after yourself and making changes soon.

10 or over

Burnout is unavoidable. Make beating stress your priority!

Have a look at the following articles if you haven't done it already:

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Stress and our Health

How to get a good night sleep (Article)

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Reference:

Wilson, E. (2009). The Feel Good Factory on stress-free living, calm-spreading, mind-soothing, strain-slaying ideas for a happy life. Oxford, UK: Infinite Ideas Limited.

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