The following test will indicate your positive coping skills. It will also give you some clues as to what you can improve upon in order to deal with your stress or to decrease your stress load.
Manually score each item from 1 (almost always true) to 5 (never true), according to how much of the time each statement applies to you.
I eat 3 balanced meals per day
I get seven hours of sleep per night
I give and receive affection regularly
I am happy with my career/job
I exercise to the point of perspiration at least three times a week
I do not smoke
I do not drink alcohol
I am the appropriate weight for my height
I have an income adequate to meet basic expenses
I get strength from my beliefs
I regularly tend to hobbies or activities
I have a network of friends/acquaintances and co-workers
I welcome change
I take care of my personal hygiene and am in good health (sight, hearing, teeth)
I am able to speak openly about my feelings
I have regular conversations with the people I live with about domestic issues
I can praise myself and acknowledge my successes
I set goals and organize my time effectively
I do not drink coffee (tea or cola)
I take quiet time for myself during the day
TOTAL
Total your score.
50+
indicates a vulnerability to stress
70-95
seriously vulnerable
95+
extremely vulnerable
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