The Stress Scale

Indicate how strongly you agree with
the following statements on a scale
from 0 to 3:

0 = never
1 = sometimes
2 = often
3 = always

0-1-2-3 I have trouble relaxing.

0-1-2-3 I get frustrated when people are incompetent.

0-1-2-3 I feel tense and rushed.

0-1-2-3 I worry about work and other problems.

0-1-2-3 I have difficulty falling asleep.

0-1-2-3 I feel grief or loss.

0-1-2-3 I am exhausted by daily demands at work and home.

0-1-2-3 I feel struck in a rat race.

0-1-2-3 No matter how hard I try, I never feel caught up.

0-1-2-3 I feel burdened by financial obligation.

0-1-2-3 I am under strain at work.

0-1-2-3 I feel lonely and unloved.

0-1-2-3 I am embarrassed to ask for assistance.

0-1-2-3 I feel overwhelmed by my responsibilities.

0-1-2-3 I can't stand criticism.

0-1-2-3 I'm afraid I'll lose my job or livelihood.

0-1-2-3 People let me down.

0-1-2-3 No matter what I achieve, I feel dissatisfied.

0-1-2-3 I stew in my anger rather than express it.

0-1-2-3 I feel apprehensive about the future.

0-1-2-3 My stress is caused by forces beyond my control.

0-1-2-3 I feel pressured by my commitments.

0-1-2-3 I have difficulty delegating.

0-1-2-3 I feel like running away.

0-1-2-3 My mind is churning and busy.


TOTAL_______

SCORING:
57-75 High stress. Life feels like one
crisis after another. You may want to seek professional counseling. (Not coaching)
38-56 Moderate stress. You often feel
trapped but not totally out of control. A success coach may be just the person to assist you in getting your life back on track.
19-37 Mild stress. You have some apprehension and struggle. Perfect match for a success coach.
0-18 You are resilient and feel in charge
of your life. Maybe you should be a coach!




PERFORMANCE 2000, Inc.
People Development Resources

Source:
HEALING ANXIETY NATURALLY
Copyright 1998 Dr. Harold H.  Bloomfield