Stress Monitor
The Tribunal thought it might be a good idea for us to keep a track of our stress levels and so sent out this questionnaire to all staff members (posted for your benefit MJY!). It is better than a Cosmo quiz! Please let me know how you do! Hee hee hee! Made my day this morning! I however, fall into the "Men in white coats approaching. Take cover!" category... hee hee hee! I love this place!
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STRESS; HOW TO GO ABOUT IT?
Every one of us finds himself /herself stressed at one time or another; especially considering the nature of work we do here, which in itself subjects people to a lot of stress. Do you have the necessary stamina to stand stress?
There are several ways to manage stress; much of it can be done by an individual on self. The following Stress-Prone Personality Questionnaire can assist to determine whether or not you are prone to stress. Take your time to go through it and answer the questions.
Do you find it difficult to hide your feelings when you are annoyed or distressed about something?
Looking ate second hand of your watch; do you take more than eight breaths a minute when you are resting?
Do you often feel dizzy or breathless even though you have not exceeded yourself?
Do you tend to finish other people’s sentences for them?
Do you often interrupt others while they are speaking?
Do you react physically to stressful events?
When you hear unwelcome news, do you feel as though someone had punched you in the stomach?
Do you feel very strong for others?
Does it generally take you a long time to take positive action about a stressful situation?
Would you do anything for a quite life?
Do hesitant or insecure people drive you nuts?
Do you prefer it when other people take the lead when it comes to making decisions?
Do you easily get confused or frightened?
Do you frequently have arguments with other people?
Do you find it nearly impossible to say ‘no’?
Do other people seem to ignore it when you say ‘no’?
Does it frighten you when others disagree with you?
Do you frequently suffer from a racing heart, even though there is nothing wrong with your heart?
Do even ordinary chores make you feel tired?
Are you very concerned what others think of you?
Do you fidget or bite you nails?
Do you experienced frequent headaches or persistent pains in your back and neck?
Do you have problems sleeping?
Do you lost interest in sex?
Do you often feel indecisive?
Do feel like a failure?
Are you worried that something dreadful might happen in your life?
Have you lost your sense of humor?
Do you have problems concentrating and remembering?
Are you personal standards very high and demanding?
Does it throw you when your daily routine is disrupted?
Do you feel awkward when with new people?
Do you find it difficult to leave a situation when you have had enough?
Do you usually put yourself last?
Do imperfections upset you?
Do you often not finish what you started?
Do you find it difficult to switch off at the end of you day?
Do you neglect your relationships over your work commitments?
Do you neglect your own needs because you are wrapped up in your work or looking after someone else?
Does the amount of work you have to do every day seem to overpower you?
Do you feel undervalued by your boss, your family or your partner?
Please add up how many times you said‘yes’. Below is an interpretation of your results.
0-3
You are a personality type who is quite robust when it comes to stress. You are not easily thrown and are likely to handle difficult situations in a constructive manner. You might as well recommend the book ‘Total stress relief’ to someone who really needs it!
4-10
You are not doing too badly, especially if you are at the lower end of the scale. If you are nearer the 10-point mark, you need to start watching out a little. You have a certain streak of vulnerability in your emotional make-up, maybe as a result of what has happened previously in your life. This vulnerability could lay you open to unwelcome stress reactions when the going gets tough. Work with the exercises to make yourself more stress-resilient.
11-20
Alarm bells are ringing! Your emotional make-up makes you susceptible to stress responses on all levels- mental emotional and physical. Are there events in the past that have knocked your confidence? What is it that has made you feel you are not good enough? Working through the exercises is a must. Please don’t delay getting to work. The quality of your life can improve dramatically if you are prepared to put some work into it.
Over 20
You have lived through a lot of things in your life that have severely affected your esteem and confidence. In all likelihood there is some unfinished business in your past. In addition to doing the exercises in this book, you may want to consider seeking professional help from a good therapist or counselor.
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STRESS; HOW TO GO ABOUT IT?
Every one of us finds himself /herself stressed at one time or another; especially considering the nature of work we do here, which in itself subjects people to a lot of stress. Do you have the necessary stamina to stand stress?
There are several ways to manage stress; much of it can be done by an individual on self. The following Stress-Prone Personality Questionnaire can assist to determine whether or not you are prone to stress. Take your time to go through it and answer the questions.
Do you find it difficult to hide your feelings when you are annoyed or distressed about something?
Looking ate second hand of your watch; do you take more than eight breaths a minute when you are resting?
Do you often feel dizzy or breathless even though you have not exceeded yourself?
Do you tend to finish other people’s sentences for them?
Do you often interrupt others while they are speaking?
Do you react physically to stressful events?
When you hear unwelcome news, do you feel as though someone had punched you in the stomach?
Do you feel very strong for others?
Does it generally take you a long time to take positive action about a stressful situation?
Would you do anything for a quite life?
Do hesitant or insecure people drive you nuts?
Do you prefer it when other people take the lead when it comes to making decisions?
Do you easily get confused or frightened?
Do you frequently have arguments with other people?
Do you find it nearly impossible to say ‘no’?
Do other people seem to ignore it when you say ‘no’?
Does it frighten you when others disagree with you?
Do you frequently suffer from a racing heart, even though there is nothing wrong with your heart?
Do even ordinary chores make you feel tired?
Are you very concerned what others think of you?
Do you fidget or bite you nails?
Do you experienced frequent headaches or persistent pains in your back and neck?
Do you have problems sleeping?
Do you lost interest in sex?
Do you often feel indecisive?
Do feel like a failure?
Are you worried that something dreadful might happen in your life?
Have you lost your sense of humor?
Do you have problems concentrating and remembering?
Are you personal standards very high and demanding?
Does it throw you when your daily routine is disrupted?
Do you feel awkward when with new people?
Do you find it difficult to leave a situation when you have had enough?
Do you usually put yourself last?
Do imperfections upset you?
Do you often not finish what you started?
Do you find it difficult to switch off at the end of you day?
Do you neglect your relationships over your work commitments?
Do you neglect your own needs because you are wrapped up in your work or looking after someone else?
Does the amount of work you have to do every day seem to overpower you?
Do you feel undervalued by your boss, your family or your partner?
Please add up how many times you said‘yes’. Below is an interpretation of your results.
0-3
You are a personality type who is quite robust when it comes to stress. You are not easily thrown and are likely to handle difficult situations in a constructive manner. You might as well recommend the book ‘Total stress relief’ to someone who really needs it!
4-10
You are not doing too badly, especially if you are at the lower end of the scale. If you are nearer the 10-point mark, you need to start watching out a little. You have a certain streak of vulnerability in your emotional make-up, maybe as a result of what has happened previously in your life. This vulnerability could lay you open to unwelcome stress reactions when the going gets tough. Work with the exercises to make yourself more stress-resilient.
11-20
Alarm bells are ringing! Your emotional make-up makes you susceptible to stress responses on all levels- mental emotional and physical. Are there events in the past that have knocked your confidence? What is it that has made you feel you are not good enough? Working through the exercises is a must. Please don’t delay getting to work. The quality of your life can improve dramatically if you are prepared to put some work into it.
Over 20
You have lived through a lot of things in your life that have severely affected your esteem and confidence. In all likelihood there is some unfinished business in your past. In addition to doing the exercises in this book, you may want to consider seeking professional help from a good therapist or counselor.
posted by Snapshots of ... at 9:08 PM
2 Comments:
Hmmm 11-20. I am not surprised though:) How many did you get Wambui?
let us just say i got over 20! white coated men on their way.... hee hee hee
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