Check off the physical signs of stress that you are experiencing regularly: o Headaches o Muscle pain, especially back pain o Indigestion o Diarrhea o Appetite changes o Jaw tightening, tooth grinding, TMJ o Weakness and fatigue o Insomnia Check off the emotional signs of stress that you are experiencing regularly: o Become irritable or grouchy over little things o Are easily angered o Feel anxiety that you cannot resolve o Feel as if everything that might have been fun is now a burden to do o Frequent loss of concentration o Making more mistakes at work than usual o Becoming accident prone o Feeling frozen about where to start each day or activity Check off the signs of poor self-care that you are experiencing regularly: o Stopped exercise regimens o Eating more food or more junk food o Experiencing weight gain, especially around your middle o Drinking more alcohol to relax o Drinking more caffeine for energy to get going in the morning o Not dressing with as much care o Paying less attention to personal appearance, like tidy clothing or makeup o Decrease in leisure time and pleasant contact with friends or family Total Items Checked:______ 0-3 = You are sailing along without serious effects of stress and should teach others how you do it! 4-5 = Stress is starting to interfere with health or wellbeing. Take some self care steps. 6-7 = Reevaluate now! Stress is affecting your wellbeing. 8 or more = Talk to someone immediately about how to diminish stress today. Taken from “The 10 Best-Ever Anxiety Management Techniques Workbook” by Margaret Wehrenberg
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