{"id":59060,"date":"2025-04-23T13:36:21","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T13:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"\/aivyotl\/how-well-do-you-respond-to-stress\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T14:40:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T14:40:53","slug":"how-well-do-you-respond-to-stress","status":"publish","type":"product-content","link":"https:\/\/www.mindtools.com\/aivyotl\/how-well-do-you-respond-to-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"How Well Do You Respond to Stress?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p><div class=\"ew-note\" data-type=\"default\"><div class=\"ew-note-body\"><p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Stress arises when we feel we lack control because we don&#8217;t have the time, resources or knowledge to handle a situation.<\/li><li>Pressure can be a good thing, but when it turns into stress it can have a negative impact. Recognizing what causes stress and how to manage it will maintain optimal pressure for productivity.<\/li><li>Encourage positive thoughts to reduce stress and enhance overall well-being.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Test Your Stress Management Skills<\/h2>\n\n<p>Stress kicks in when we feel overwhelmed and out of control. But guess what? We can conquer stress and build resilience. Psychologist Richard Lazarus defines stress as a feeling when demands exceed our resources. We typically respond in two ways:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Fight-or-flight: our immediate instinct to tackle threats.<\/li><li>General Adaptation Syndrome: our reaction to prolonged stress.<\/li><\/ol><p>Let&#8217;s uncover what sparks these responses and how to manage them both physically and emotionally.<\/p><p>We\u2019ve used research from the Mind Tools Impact and Insights Team to create a 14-question assessment tool, to help you assess how well you manage stress.<\/p><p><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Self-Assessment<\/h2>\n\n<p>Coming up are 14 questions that ask you about your stress management skills. To answer them, consider your experiences <strong>over the past three months<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Be as honest with yourself as you can. There are no right or wrong responses, and you\u2019ll have a chance to review and change your answers before you submit them.<\/p><p>Look at the statements below and choose how much you agree with each by selecting the most appropriate answer.<\/p><p>When you have completed the diagnostic, press \u201cCalculate My Total.\u201d<\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"ew-quiz\" id=\"ew-quiz-NGBIrudIx\"><form action=\"javascript:void(0);\" name=\"ew-quiz-NGBIrudIx\"><div class=\"ew-quiz-body\"><fieldset class=\"ew-quiz-question\"><legend>1. I have felt able to control the stimuli in my life.<\/legend><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choices\"><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-W4GBTHpV-SW5Mjtf9\" name=\"question-W4GBTHpV\" type=\"radio\" value=\"1\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-W4GBTHpV-SW5Mjtf9\">Strongly disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-W4GBTHpV-RIrV1dH4\" name=\"question-W4GBTHpV\" type=\"radio\" value=\"2\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-W4GBTHpV-RIrV1dH4\">Disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-W4GBTHpV-L7qWbfAj\" name=\"question-W4GBTHpV\" type=\"radio\" value=\"3\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-W4GBTHpV-L7qWbfAj\">Neither agree nor disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-W4GBTHpV-ivuID9Uj\" name=\"question-W4GBTHpV\" type=\"radio\" value=\"4\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-W4GBTHpV-ivuID9Uj\">Agree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-W4GBTHpV-9z8tTZXA\" name=\"question-W4GBTHpV\" type=\"radio\" value=\"5\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-W4GBTHpV-9z8tTZXA\">Strongly agree<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset class=\"ew-quiz-question\"><legend>2. I have felt confident in my ability to cope with personal problems.<\/legend><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choices\"><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-GyNRjIZX-8oiKEXcd\" name=\"question-GyNRjIZX\" type=\"radio\" value=\"1\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-GyNRjIZX-8oiKEXcd\">Strongly disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-GyNRjIZX-CZQoOltP\" name=\"question-GyNRjIZX\" type=\"radio\" value=\"2\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-GyNRjIZX-CZQoOltP\">Disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-GyNRjIZX-Rz4gcYCw\" name=\"question-GyNRjIZX\" type=\"radio\" value=\"3\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-GyNRjIZX-Rz4gcYCw\">Neither agree nor disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-GyNRjIZX-MbbLq9Cm\" name=\"question-GyNRjIZX\" type=\"radio\" value=\"4\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-GyNRjIZX-MbbLq9Cm\">Agree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-GyNRjIZX-8nWqZzl1\" name=\"question-GyNRjIZX\" type=\"radio\" value=\"5\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-GyNRjIZX-8nWqZzl1\">Strongly agree<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset class=\"ew-quiz-question\"><legend>3. I have felt in control of the important things in my life.<\/legend><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choices\"><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-gV9VNli2-fIKWlk70\" name=\"question-gV9VNli2\" type=\"radio\" value=\"1\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-gV9VNli2-fIKWlk70\">Strongly disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-gV9VNli2-36lWF8jg\" name=\"question-gV9VNli2\" type=\"radio\" value=\"2\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-gV9VNli2-36lWF8jg\">Disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-gV9VNli2-dFmqkEBV\" name=\"question-gV9VNli2\" type=\"radio\" value=\"3\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-gV9VNli2-dFmqkEBV\">Neither agree nor disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-gV9VNli2-QK5u8FMx\" name=\"question-gV9VNli2\" type=\"radio\" value=\"4\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-gV9VNli2-QK5u8FMx\">Agree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-gV9VNli2-gQbbVkhw\" name=\"question-gV9VNli2\" type=\"radio\" value=\"5\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-gV9VNli2-gQbbVkhw\">Strongly agree<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset class=\"ew-quiz-question\"><legend>4. I have felt able to cope with all the things I had to do.<\/legend><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choices\"><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-1Jjrq3B7-RaB79sB1\" name=\"question-1Jjrq3B7\" type=\"radio\" value=\"1\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-1Jjrq3B7-RaB79sB1\">Strongly disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-1Jjrq3B7-ZZaSdLVW\" name=\"question-1Jjrq3B7\" type=\"radio\" value=\"2\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-1Jjrq3B7-ZZaSdLVW\">Disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-1Jjrq3B7-see1zJq3\" name=\"question-1Jjrq3B7\" type=\"radio\" value=\"3\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-1Jjrq3B7-see1zJq3\">Neither agree nor disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-1Jjrq3B7-IcW2J4HE\" name=\"question-1Jjrq3B7\" type=\"radio\" value=\"4\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-1Jjrq3B7-IcW2J4HE\">Agree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-1Jjrq3B7-fxZLbJ5o\" name=\"question-1Jjrq3B7\" type=\"radio\" value=\"5\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-1Jjrq3B7-fxZLbJ5o\">Strongly agree<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset class=\"ew-quiz-question\"><legend>5. I have felt on top of my game.<\/legend><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choices\"><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-DJ66pxow-eJxRiv3y\" name=\"question-DJ66pxow\" type=\"radio\" value=\"1\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-DJ66pxow-eJxRiv3y\">Strongly disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-DJ66pxow-UE97iX2u\" name=\"question-DJ66pxow\" type=\"radio\" value=\"2\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-DJ66pxow-UE97iX2u\">Disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-DJ66pxow-llYZHs7Y\" name=\"question-DJ66pxow\" type=\"radio\" value=\"3\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-DJ66pxow-llYZHs7Y\">Neither agree nor disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-DJ66pxow-fBIcKX97\" name=\"question-DJ66pxow\" type=\"radio\" value=\"4\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-DJ66pxow-fBIcKX97\">Agree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-DJ66pxow-E4sbnWFy\" name=\"question-DJ66pxow\" type=\"radio\" value=\"5\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-DJ66pxow-E4sbnWFy\">Strongly agree<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset class=\"ew-quiz-question\"><legend>6. I have felt in control of how I spend my time.<\/legend><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choices\"><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-proxoX5Z-kZLtWoFe\" name=\"question-proxoX5Z\" type=\"radio\" value=\"1\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-proxoX5Z-kZLtWoFe\">Strongly disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-proxoX5Z-I4lZ4irG\" name=\"question-proxoX5Z\" type=\"radio\" value=\"2\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-proxoX5Z-I4lZ4irG\">Disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-proxoX5Z-kqQQn0ov\" name=\"question-proxoX5Z\" type=\"radio\" value=\"3\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-proxoX5Z-kqQQn0ov\">Neither agree nor disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-proxoX5Z-krpuJeO9\" name=\"question-proxoX5Z\" type=\"radio\" value=\"4\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-proxoX5Z-krpuJeO9\">Agree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-proxoX5Z-4TGbyNdd\" name=\"question-proxoX5Z\" type=\"radio\" value=\"5\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-proxoX5Z-4TGbyNdd\">Strongly agree<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset class=\"ew-quiz-question\"><legend>7. When difficult things have happened, I felt like I could overcome them.<\/legend><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choices\"><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-qoEmsbGe-SGmjWXOm\" name=\"question-qoEmsbGe\" type=\"radio\" value=\"1\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-qoEmsbGe-SGmjWXOm\">Strongly disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-qoEmsbGe-evtOAYOU\" name=\"question-qoEmsbGe\" type=\"radio\" value=\"2\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-qoEmsbGe-evtOAYOU\">Disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-qoEmsbGe-T2YRWIa9\" name=\"question-qoEmsbGe\" type=\"radio\" value=\"3\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-qoEmsbGe-T2YRWIa9\">Neither agree nor disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-qoEmsbGe-PWLxtKIK\" name=\"question-qoEmsbGe\" type=\"radio\" value=\"4\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-qoEmsbGe-PWLxtKIK\">Agree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-qoEmsbGe-LyCN3rMR\" name=\"question-qoEmsbGe\" type=\"radio\" value=\"5\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-qoEmsbGe-LyCN3rMR\">Strongly agree<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset class=\"ew-quiz-question\"><legend>8. I haven&#8217;t dwelled on how much I have to do.<\/legend><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choices\"><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-IGLtcu5g-XWdL8Ocg\" name=\"question-IGLtcu5g\" type=\"radio\" value=\"1\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-IGLtcu5g-XWdL8Ocg\">Strongly disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-IGLtcu5g-C0BMmvJf\" name=\"question-IGLtcu5g\" type=\"radio\" value=\"2\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-IGLtcu5g-C0BMmvJf\">Disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-IGLtcu5g-Co8JWOdd\" name=\"question-IGLtcu5g\" type=\"radio\" value=\"3\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-IGLtcu5g-Co8JWOdd\">Neither agree nor disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-IGLtcu5g-jdmFEA2v\" name=\"question-IGLtcu5g\" type=\"radio\" value=\"4\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-IGLtcu5g-jdmFEA2v\">Agree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-IGLtcu5g-zjN5lHfI\" name=\"question-IGLtcu5g\" type=\"radio\" value=\"5\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-IGLtcu5g-zjN5lHfI\">Strongly agree<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset class=\"ew-quiz-question\"><legend>9. I have dealt effectively with important changes.<\/legend><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choices\"><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-vXqa6nC3-DdRyKoy9\" name=\"question-vXqa6nC3\" type=\"radio\" value=\"1\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-vXqa6nC3-DdRyKoy9\">Strongly disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-vXqa6nC3-bWbqPbim\" name=\"question-vXqa6nC3\" type=\"radio\" value=\"2\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-vXqa6nC3-bWbqPbim\">Disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-vXqa6nC3-M5l1Z3PJ\" name=\"question-vXqa6nC3\" type=\"radio\" value=\"3\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-vXqa6nC3-M5l1Z3PJ\">Neither agree nor disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-vXqa6nC3-WhdbIwTI\" name=\"question-vXqa6nC3\" type=\"radio\" value=\"4\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-vXqa6nC3-WhdbIwTI\">Agree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-vXqa6nC3-wRgulCPC\" name=\"question-vXqa6nC3\" type=\"radio\" value=\"5\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-vXqa6nC3-wRgulCPC\">Strongly agree<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset class=\"ew-quiz-question\"><legend>10. I felt like everything was going my way.<\/legend><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choices\"><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-NgS1rn3Z-70hcP1sb\" name=\"question-NgS1rn3Z\" type=\"radio\" value=\"1\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-NgS1rn3Z-70hcP1sb\">Strongly disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-NgS1rn3Z-H72pl5sf\" name=\"question-NgS1rn3Z\" type=\"radio\" value=\"2\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-NgS1rn3Z-H72pl5sf\">Disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-NgS1rn3Z-nvIjoJB8\" name=\"question-NgS1rn3Z\" type=\"radio\" value=\"3\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-NgS1rn3Z-nvIjoJB8\">Neither agree nor disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-NgS1rn3Z-NX3nnw4q\" name=\"question-NgS1rn3Z\" type=\"radio\" value=\"4\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-NgS1rn3Z-NX3nnw4q\">Agree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-NgS1rn3Z-GOp7syPa\" name=\"question-NgS1rn3Z\" type=\"radio\" value=\"5\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-NgS1rn3Z-GOp7syPa\">Strongly agree<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset class=\"ew-quiz-question\"><legend>11. I have successfully dealt with pesky life problems.<\/legend><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choices\"><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-U0VF4qkG-6jE8baFe\" name=\"question-U0VF4qkG\" type=\"radio\" value=\"1\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-U0VF4qkG-6jE8baFe\">Strongly disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-U0VF4qkG-CHNHMzun\" name=\"question-U0VF4qkG\" type=\"radio\" value=\"2\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-U0VF4qkG-CHNHMzun\">Disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-U0VF4qkG-lUujKvZc\" name=\"question-U0VF4qkG\" type=\"radio\" value=\"3\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-U0VF4qkG-lUujKvZc\">Neither agree nor disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-U0VF4qkG-zCYYUedp\" name=\"question-U0VF4qkG\" type=\"radio\" value=\"4\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-U0VF4qkG-zCYYUedp\">Agree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-U0VF4qkG-SMLy4WCm\" name=\"question-U0VF4qkG\" type=\"radio\" value=\"5\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-U0VF4qkG-SMLy4WCm\">Strongly agree<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset class=\"ew-quiz-question\"><legend>12. When things have happened unexpectedly, I haven&#8217;t felt too upset about them.<\/legend><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choices\"><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-wAsaXjB0-9Fgp58hV\" name=\"question-wAsaXjB0\" type=\"radio\" value=\"1\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-wAsaXjB0-9Fgp58hV\">Strongly disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-wAsaXjB0-mDabosAc\" name=\"question-wAsaXjB0\" type=\"radio\" value=\"2\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-wAsaXjB0-mDabosAc\">Disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-wAsaXjB0-E8CExrPB\" name=\"question-wAsaXjB0\" type=\"radio\" value=\"3\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-wAsaXjB0-E8CExrPB\">Neither agree nor disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-wAsaXjB0-mBDkLTCr\" name=\"question-wAsaXjB0\" type=\"radio\" value=\"4\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-wAsaXjB0-mBDkLTCr\">Agree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-wAsaXjB0-fjoY0epU\" name=\"question-wAsaXjB0\" type=\"radio\" value=\"5\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-wAsaXjB0-fjoY0epU\">Strongly agree<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset class=\"ew-quiz-question\"><legend>13. I haven&#8217;t felt too nervous or stressed.<\/legend><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choices\"><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-aIJibmff-Mbse2OaK\" name=\"question-aIJibmff\" type=\"radio\" value=\"1\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-aIJibmff-Mbse2OaK\">Strongly disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-aIJibmff-YiXRThAY\" name=\"question-aIJibmff\" type=\"radio\" value=\"2\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-aIJibmff-YiXRThAY\">Disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-aIJibmff-he45fyHH\" name=\"question-aIJibmff\" type=\"radio\" value=\"3\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-aIJibmff-he45fyHH\">Neither agree nor disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-aIJibmff-csceBn9U\" name=\"question-aIJibmff\" type=\"radio\" value=\"4\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-aIJibmff-csceBn9U\">Agree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-aIJibmff-QQ7qlVFP\" name=\"question-aIJibmff\" type=\"radio\" value=\"5\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-aIJibmff-QQ7qlVFP\">Strongly agree<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset class=\"ew-quiz-question\"><legend>14. When things have happened out of my control, I haven&#8217;t felt too angry about them.<\/legend><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choices\"><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-dnXScZ7q-pWln9RQp\" name=\"question-dnXScZ7q\" type=\"radio\" value=\"1\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-dnXScZ7q-pWln9RQp\">Strongly disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-dnXScZ7q-agTF5u52\" name=\"question-dnXScZ7q\" type=\"radio\" value=\"2\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-dnXScZ7q-agTF5u52\">Disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-dnXScZ7q-wa7VimO4\" name=\"question-dnXScZ7q\" type=\"radio\" value=\"3\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-dnXScZ7q-wa7VimO4\">Neither agree nor disagree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-dnXScZ7q-7mcHEUc8\" name=\"question-dnXScZ7q\" type=\"radio\" value=\"4\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-dnXScZ7q-7mcHEUc8\">Agree<\/label><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\"><input class=\"ew-quiz-question-choice\" id=\"quiz-question-dnXScZ7q-s8IgaD9L\" name=\"question-dnXScZ7q\" type=\"radio\" value=\"5\"\/><label for=\"quiz-question-dnXScZ7q-s8IgaD9L\">Strongly agree<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><p><button class=\"ew-quiz-submit\" type=\"submit\">Calculate results<\/button><\/p><div class=\"ew-quiz-results\"><div class=\"ew-quiz-results-my-score\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-results-body\"><div class=\"ew-quiz-results-classification\" data-from=\"14\" data-to=\"34\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"ew-quiz-results-classification-title\">Low<\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-results-classification-description\">Based on your score, it means you are performing at a low level in terms of your approach to stress management. In the assessment we asked you about how you react to stress, how well you cope with stress, and the confidence you have in your ability to handle stressful events in your life.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-results-classification\" data-from=\"35\" data-to=\"56\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"ew-quiz-results-classification-title\">Medium<\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-results-classification-description\">Based on your score, it means you are performing at a medium level in terms of your approach to stress management. In the assessment we asked you about how you react to stress, how well you cope with stress, and the confidence you have in your ability to handle stressful events in your life.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-results-classification\" data-from=\"57\" data-to=\"70\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"ew-quiz-results-classification-title\">High<\/div><div class=\"ew-quiz-results-classification-description\">Based on your score, it means you are performing at a high level in terms of your approach to stress management. In the assessment we asked you about how you react to stress, how well you cope with stress, and the confidence you have in your ability to handle stressful events in your life.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/form><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Result<\/h2>\n\n<p>Take a few moments to reflect on your result. Does it surprise you or confirm what you already know? Now give yourself a few minutes to think about what you\u2019d like to get out of this experience.<\/p><p>If your result shows that you\u2019re experiencing a high or moderate level of stress, you can learn to understand whether it\u2019s a short- or long-term issue \u2013 and then equip yourself with strategies for combating it.<\/p><p>If you scored well, this resource will help you to make further improvements.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let&#8217;s Act<\/h2>\n\n<p>Having reflected on your score, pick one of the following areas to take action on in the next week or two:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Take time to really notice how you <strong>react to stressful situations <\/strong>or stress triggers when they occur. (See questions 12, 13 and 14.)<\/li><li>Explore to what extent you <strong>have felt that everything will be OK<\/strong>, even during a stressful period. (See questions 8, 9, 10, and 11.)<\/li><li>Assess your level of <strong>confidence in your ability to effectively manage stress<\/strong> and take action within your control. (See questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take Your Learning Further<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Discover more about stress responses<\/strong><\/p><p>Read the article on <a class=\"ew-link\" data-url=\"a71eb15\/managing-stress\" href=\"\/a71eb15\/managing-stress\" target=\"_blank\">Managing Stress<\/a> to learn more about fight-or-flight and General Adaptation Syndrome \u2013 two common types of response to stress.<\/p><p><strong>Identify your stress triggers<\/strong><\/p><p>Daily stress from various sources can impact our productivity and health if left unchecked. Keeping a <a class=\"ew-link\" data-url=\"ag3ueu7\/stress-diaries\" href=\"\/ag3ueu7\/stress-diaries\" target=\"_blank\">Stress Diary<\/a> can help you identify stress triggers, understand your reactions, and determine your optimal levels of pressure for peak performance.<\/p><p><strong>Learn the power of positive thinking<\/strong><\/p><p>How stressed we feel depends on how much damage we think a situation can cause us, and how far our resources meet the demands of the situation. Actively being <a class=\"ew-link\" data-url=\"au3crwx\/positive-thinking-thought-awareness-and-rational-thinking\" href=\"\/au3crwx\/positive-thinking-thought-awareness-and-rational-thinking\" target=\"_blank\">aware of our thoughts, and thinking positively<\/a> can reduce how stressed we feel.<\/p><p><strong>Implement strategies to actively manage stress<\/strong><\/p><p>We experience stress when we believe that we don&#8217;t have the time, resources or knowledge to handle a situation. 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