{"id":742,"date":"2010-12-05T14:12:21","date_gmt":"2010-12-05T21:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/practicalmentor.com\/?p=742"},"modified":"2010-12-08T12:28:18","modified_gmt":"2010-12-08T19:28:18","slug":"how-to-measure-your-stress-level","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/practicalmentor.com\/?p=742","title":{"rendered":"How To Measure Your Stress Level."},"content":{"rendered":"
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Happy Holidays<\/p><\/div>\n

As the year gallops towards the finish line, professional and personal stress seems to increase. All of a sudden it seems like everything needs done, and everyone wants it now.<\/p>\n

Everyone reacts to situations and stress differently. In most cases it is personal perception that causes stress more than actual events. In other words it is the way we think about things that causes stress. Some stress is healthy and necessary for most of us to achieve our potential. On the other hand too much stress may cause both physical and mental problems. It is important to deal effectively with stress to keep functioning on an even keel.<\/p>\n

Perhaps the most useful and widely accepted definition of stress was defined mainly by the work of Richard S. Lazarus: Stress is a condition or feeling experienced when a person perceives that “demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual is able to mobilize.” In less formal terms, we feel stressed when we feel that “things are out of control”. Since the key phase \u2026when we feel that \u201cthings are out of control\u201d is subjective, stress is really a personal experience. While most individuals experience stress from similar situations, it is the individual\u2019s perception that determines their stress level. The ability to deal with stress is based on several factors, but one of the key elements is how we view ourselves and our ability or responsibility to meet demands that are beyond our capabilities. The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS), more commonly known as the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, was created to estimate an individual\u2019s level of stress.<\/p>\n

Below is a copy of the test and scoring. (retrieved 12\/05\/2010 from http:\/\/chipts.cch.ucla.edu\/assessment\/Assessment_Instruments\/Assessment_files_new\/assess_srrs.htm)<\/p>\n

Assessment:
\n1. Death of a spouse\t100
\n2. Divorce\t73
\n3. Marital Separation\t65
\n4. Jail term\t63
\n5. Death of a close family member\t63
\n6. Personal injury or illness\t53
\n7. Marriage\t50
\n8. Fired at work\t47
\n9. Marital reconciliation\t45
\n10. Retirement\t45
\n11. Change in health of family member\t44
\n12. Pregnancy\t40
\n13. Sex difficulties\t39
\n14. Gain of a new family member\t39
\n15. Business readjustments\t39
\n16. Change in financial state\t38
\n17. Death of a close friend\t37
\n18. Change to different line of work\t36
\n19. Change in no. of arguments with spouse\t35
\n20. Mortgage over $ 50,000\t31
\n21. Foreclosure of mortgage\t30
\n22. Change in responsibilities at work\t29
\n23. Son or daughter leaving home\t29
\n24. Trouble with in-laws\t29
\n25. Outstanding Personal achievements\t28
\n26. Wife begins or stops work\t26
\n27. Begin or end school\t26
\n28. Change in living conditions\t25
\n29. Revision of personal habits\t24
\n30. Trouble with boss\t23
\n31. Change in work hours or conditions\t20
\n32. Change in residence\t20
\n33. Change in school\t20
\n34. Change in recreation\t19
\n35. Change in religious activities\t19
\n36. Change in social activities\t18
\n37. Loan less than 50,000\t17
\n38. Change in sleeping habits\t16
\n39. Change in no. of family get- together\t15
\n40. Change in eating habits\t15
\n41. Vacation\t13
\n42. Holidays\t12
\n43. Minor violation of laws\t11<\/p>\n

SCORING
\nEach event should be considered if it has taken place in the last 12 months. Add values to the right of each item to obtain the total score.
\nYour susceptibility to illness and mental health problems:
\nLow\t< 149 Mild\t= 150-200 Moderate\t= 200-299 Major\t>300<\/p>\n

This is only an estimate of your stress level and should not be used for anything more than to bring your awareness it your current stress level. If your stress level is moderate to major you should consider taking steps to reduce or cope with your stress level. Good luck and relax. The PracticaL Mentor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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