76 Succeeding in Life and Career Workbook Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. May not be reproduced or posted to a publicly accessible website. Stress and Your Health Activity B Name______________________________________________ Section 12-2 Date_ ___________________________________ Period____________________________ The following exercise will help you evaluate your ability to handle stress. As you read each of the statements, place a check in the column that indicates how often the statement describes you: most of the time, sometimes, or seldom. (There are no right or wrong answers.) See the next page to evaluate your score. Most of the time Some- times Seldom 1. I am able to recognize my strengths. 2. I am able to accept my faults. 3. I feel good about myself. 4. I feel good about other people. 5. I enjoy life. 6. I can laugh at myself when things go wrong. 7. I see myself as a confident person. 8. I am flexible and find it fairly easy to change when necessary. 9. When I have trouble solving a problem, I talk it over with a responsible person. 10. When I fail, I still feel good about myself. 11. I feel in control of my life. 12. I can usually pinpoint the cause of my problems. 13. I see my problems as an opportunity for personal growth. 14. I plan my time so I will not have to rush at the last minute. 15. I allow time in my schedule for relaxation. 16. I am happy when my friends are recognized for their achievements. 17. I allow time for regular meals. 18. I get regular physical activity. 19. I get an adequate amount of sleep. 20. I only make promises I can comfortably keep. 21. I am careful to set realistic goals. 22. I perform my most important chores first, in case I do not have time to finish everything. 23. I refuse to worry about things that are beyond my control. 24. I take pride in my accomplishments. 25. I see myself as a healthy person. 26. When someone takes advantage of me, I tend to forgive and forget. 27. When I lose something of value, I get over it quickly. 28. I can say no to others without fear of losing their friendship. Totals (Continued)