Welcome to week 1 of your stress management programme! Over the next 8 eight weeks, we’ll help you boost your stress management skills and take control of the sources of your stress.
Step 1: Find out how you react to stress
Truth is, we all deal with stress in different ways. So you need to understand how you deal with stress, in order to know how to best handle it. To find out, simply take this short quiz. We’ll then guide you through the stress management techniques that best suit your stress personality type.
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Question 1
Your deadline is coming up at work and you are running short on time. What do you do?
A) I physically write down what I have to do, find out which are the most urgent tasks and work on those first.
B) I talk it through with my colleagues and find out what they’d do in my shoes.
C) I finish whatever I am working on first. The longer I wait, the more stressed I’ll get.
Pick One
Question 2
Your friends are coming over tonight and there’s nothing for dinner. What do you do?
A) I go online to find a list of quick and simple recipes.
B) I let my friends know that I haven’t got time to prepare, and ask for suggestions.
C) I use whatever ingredients I already have on hand to whip up something. As long as it’s edible, it’s a party!
Pick One
Question 3
Traffic is bad and you’re late for work. What do you do?
A) I search Google Maps for an alternate route to the office.
B) I give my boss a call to let him know that I will be late, complete with a detailed explanation of traffic conditions.
C) I drive faster.
Pick One
Question 4
There are rumours of retrenchment floating around the office. What do you do?
A) I go to a recruitment website to see what’s on offer and take notes of relevant vacancies.
B) I talk it over with my colleagues during lunchtime, since we are all in the same boat.
C) I make sure I work harder to prove to my bosses that I deserve to stay.
Pick One
Question 5
After an intense argument with your partner, what do you do?
A) I reflect on how that argument could have been avoided, then talk to him/her about it.
B) I call someone to hear his/her opinion about the situation first.
C) I tackle the issue together logically, because actions speak louder than words.
Pick One
Question 6
All your bills are coming in at the same time and you feel overwhelmed. What is your first reaction?
A) I’ll look for the source of the spike and find out whether this is a long-term issue.
B) I will discuss it with my spouse or family members to see how we can lower our bills.
Pick One
Question 6
Your parents are calling you for the seventh time this week, telling you to visit them. Which is your preferred solution?
A) I talk to them and let them know why I’ve been so busy of late.
B) I drop by this very evening for an impromptu dinner.
Pick One
Question 6
Your child isn’t doing so well at school. What will be your first reaction?
A) I narrow down the reasons why he or she isn’t doing well, be it subject-related troubles or distractions at home.
B) I plan and set aside more time every day to work with my child on his/her weaker subjects.
Pick One
Quiz Result
Result is A
You are a PROBLEM-SOLVER
To avoid stressful situations, you prefer to work a problem out before taking action. This may be time-consuming, and you are well aware of that. However, taking your time and planning your every move is calming to your nerves. (Doesn’t sound like you? Take the quiz again)
Download week 1 of the COPING WITH STRESS guide and turn to Page 2. You’ll find the tips and tricks of stress management that work best for you.
Please note that this does not replace medical or other professional advice. For full Terms and Conditions, please click here.
Endorsed by: Glenn Graves, Psychologist at Counselling Perspective
Quiz Result
Result is B
You are a SOCIAL-NETWORKER
When dealing with a stressful situation, you prefer to hear what others have to say before consolidating their advice and considering what you need to do. Receiving advice and different perspectives from others is what calms you down in a stressful scenario.
Download week 1 of the COPING WITH STRESS guide and turn to Page 2. You’ll find the tips and tricks of stress management that work best for you. (Try again)
Please note that this does not replace medical or other professional advice. For full Terms and Conditions, please click here.
Endorsed by: Glenn Graves, Psychologist at Counselling Perspective
Quiz Result
Result is C
You are an ACTION-TAKER
"Less talk, more action" is how you prefer to deal with stress. To you, planning every move in detail not only complicates the situation, it actually makes you more stressed! Focusing on the task at hand and doing something right now is how you work your way out of a rough corner.
Download week 1 of the COPING WITH STRESS guide and turn to Page 2. You’ll find the tips and tricks of stress management that work best for you. (Try again)
Please note that this does not replace medical or other professional advice. For full Terms and Conditions, please click here.
Endorsed by: Glenn Graves, Psychologist at Counselling Perspective
Quiz Result
Result is D
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What you'll find inside:
The different types of stress
The most common ways we react to it
Stress management techniques to try out immediately
Ways to spot telltale signs that your loved one might be stressed
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