Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Measuring Your Stress

So, are you ready to take a test or two? Does the mere mention of taking a test set off your stress response?




Don't worry - you are the only one who will see these results. These tests will help you to assess your stress level and let you see a measurable effect. There are many tests like these. Some only focus on the major stressors, while others look more at the day-to-day stressors and your attitude. Attitude is linked with resiliency and coping skills, which you learned about earlier. Having a positive attitude is the first step toward solving the issue causing stress. Of course it is not easy having a positive attitude about everything all the time. In that case, allow yourself to be human and experience the emotion of the stress, but then move on.

Click on the links below to learn about your personal stress levels.



http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress-assessment/SR00029  (This is an excellent website that provides links to a wealth of stress-related topics including symptoms, chronic stress, identifying the sources of stress, the relationship between food and mood, and resiliency, just to name a few.)

Begin thinking about the various ways you relieve your stress, as I just may choose one of your ideas to share more in depth in the final blog postings. To get you started, please see the video link below:

Stress Management: Changing Your View of a Stressor - Healthy Lifestyles courtesy of Healthclips - Healthclips Videos :: NurseTogether


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