DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO FIGHT STRESS?
Find out with this quiz designed for both managers and individuals by Dr. Robert Epstein. The quiz is based on Dr. Epstein's competencies approach to stress management and is designed to help you determine what skills you need to fight stress and live a happy, stress-free life! NOTE: This is a "mini" version of the ESMI-i (Epstein Stress Management Inventory for Individuals). The full test, which yields an overall score plus subscale scores in four specific competency areas, is available here . An abridged, self-scoring version of the ESMI-i is included in two of Dr. Epstein's recent books: The Big Book of Stress Relief Games and Stress Management and Relaxation Activities for Trainers. The ESMI-i focuses on the skills you need to manage stress. Dr. Epstein has also developed a test, the ESMI-m, that measures eight different competencies that managers and teachers need to help others manage stress. Both of the books mentioned above include exercises that help build specific competencies. Read each of the following statements and click the button next to the answer that best applies to you: 1. I have constructive outlets for my aggression: Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Strongly Agree 2. I frequently visualize soothing scenes to relax: Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Strongly Agree 3. I'm aware that some of my beliefs are probably irrational: Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Strongly Agree 4. I keep an up-to-date list of things I'm supposed to do: Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Strongly Agree 5. I spend a few moments each morning planning my day: Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Strongly Agree 6. I keep an up-to-date list of things I love to do: Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Strongly Agree 7. I try to avoid destructive ways of dealing with stress: Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Strongly Agree 8. I try to make sure that my meetings end early or on time: Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Strongly Agree 9. I'm comfortable asking other people for help: Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Strongly Agree 10. I try to fight stress before it starts: Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Strongly Agree 11. I try to keep my desk clear of junk: Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Strongly Agree 12. I frequently use special breathing techniques to help me relax: Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Strongly Agree 13. I keep my files and documents well organized: Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Strongly Agree 14. I regularly use massage or self-massage to help me relax: Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Strongly Agree 15. I often try to use humor to diffuse tension: Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Strongly Agree Give yourself 1 point for each Strongly Disagree, 2 points for each Disagree, 3 points for each Neither, 4 points for each Agree and 5 points for each Strongly Agree. Now total up your score, check the rating scale below to find out how well you are fighting stress. 15-27 Chernobyl 28-39 Mount St. Helen's 40-51 Old Faithful 52-63 Partially Clogged Radiator 64-75 Tranquil Mountain Stream
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