Did you know that you can assess your own stress level in just one minute?
We all experience stress in different situations throughout life. Today, let’s find out what your stress level is like.
Stress Self-Assessment
Answer the following 10 questions and score yourself as follows:
- 3 points: Happens almost always or most of the time
- 2 points: Happens quite often
- 1 point: Happens occasionally
- 0 points: Never happens
Add up your total score after answering all 10 questions.
The 10 Questions
- Do you find it difficult to take the first step when starting a task?
- Have you noticed trembling or shaking in your hands, legs, or face?
- Do you worry about situations where you might become the subject of ridicule?
- Do you feel sad or depressed for no obvious reason?
- Have activities that once made you happy stopped bringing you joy?
- Do you feel that you overreact to personal or professional situations?
- Do you become irritated or angry over small things?
- Do you have difficulty sleeping or falling asleep?
- Do you repeatedly engage in activities or thoughts that disturb or worry you?
- Do even minor, insignificant things upset you?
Understanding Your Score
- Less than 10: You generally do not experience significant stress.
- 10–20: You experience stress only occasionally.
- 20–25: You experience stress from time to time, though not constantly.
- Above 25: You are highly sensitive to stress and may become stressed even by small issues.
If your stress level is high, it can affect both your physical and mental health.