It's a wrap! After seven weeks of stress busting, let's end your 8-week stress management programme with a stress relief skill you’ll take with you for life -- learning to embrace changes and stay happy, no matter what life throws at you.
Focus on making small, simple changes -- right now. Find out what matters to you, how to let go of the rest, and map out your road to happiness with this week's toolbox essentials!
Step 1 : Find out how you respond to change
Take this quiz to see whether you are a dynamic embracer, a cautious adaptor or a change resistor.
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Question 1
Your colleague suggests that you work out at the gym to de-stress. You have never stepped into a gym before. What is your response?
A) That’s a great idea! Why haven’t I thought of it before?
B) I’ll go on a one-day trial. If the gym’s really effective, I’ll sign up for a one year-membership.
C) No thanks, I’ll stick to my daily jog in the park.
Pick One
Question 2
The company you work for is going to be restructured, affecting all business processes and employees. You are one of the decision makers that are being consulted – what is your response?
A) I need to ensure a central role in the process and ensure my opinion will be heard.
B) I discuss with colleagues and management about how it will affect future business and decide whether it would benefit me.
C) Previous experience has proven that a change like this involves a lot of risks. I'd rather show that everything's working fine as is.
Pick One
Question 3
You are an English teacher. You are given textbooks and lesson plans for each week. What is your preferred teaching style?
A) I introduce slides, movie clips, acting skits and songs. I have a different theme for every week.
B) I utilise both teaching tools provided. However, I am open to trying out any new teaching methods suggested by the students
C) I follow the plan and book. This is the best way to teach.
Pick One
Question 4
Your company has just taken on a new client, and the demands of the large project are stressing out the team. Your attitude is:
A) It’s a good opportunity to learn something new.
B) It might be a bit stressful at first, but it will get easier as we go.
C) It’s never going to be a success.
Pick One
Question 5
Two years ago, you installed new furniture and fittings. Now, your partner has proposed renovating your apartment again. What is your response?
A) Constant creativity and adaptation is the way to go! When do we start?
B) As long as the renovation proposal proves its weight in gold, I will support it fully.
C) Here we go again, wasting time, energy and money. Why can’t we just stick to what we did earlier?
Pick One
Question 6
You friend surprises you with an offer – he has signed you up as a movie extra! The pay is good and it promises to be great fun. However, the filming dates aren’t fixed and the casting company will only inform you one day before. What is your most probable response?
A) I’ve never been a movie extra before! I’ll take leave, no worries!
B) I’ll try out the role first, but if it gets too demanding for my schedule, I’ll back out.
Pick One
Question 6
Your company has recently introduced a professional development and stress relief workshop. You are required to commit for the next six weeks. What is your most probable response?
A) I will do background research on the effectiveness of the course, before arriving at an informed decision.
B) I have no interest in taking courses.
Pick One
Question 6
You are holding a birthday party for your child and the clown you hired cancels at the last minute. You have no entertainment. What is your preferred approach?
A) Blow up balloons, apply makeup, and surprise the kids! Here comes Daddy/Mummy, the resident clown!
B) Cross out “entertainment” on the list. I continue on to the next event: Cutting the cake.
Pick One
Quiz Result
Result is A
You are THE CHANGE EMBRACER
You love change in your routine; you thrive in a dynamic environment. You constantly adjust your plans to make way for spontaneity; you embrace new ideas and propose “out-of-the-box” initiatives. As the result of a flexible and adaptable attitude, you are non-resistant to change and view change as opportunities. Stress relievers which operate on a short-term basis, i.e. the incorporation of novel activities and alternative lifestyle habits, may be ideal for you. (Take the quiz again)
Download week 8 of the programme for your toolbox essentials to stay stress-free and happy.
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 THE CHANGE ADAPTOR
You are cautious about change in your routine. You are careful to analyse the change and decide for yourself if the change is warranted. If the change can be justified, you champion the cause. You then adapt to live with any potential discomfort and ambiguity that change entails. However, if you think the change initiative isn’t based on sound logic and reasoning, you may show signs of resistance. Stress relievers which operate on a long-term basis, i.e. psychological techniques which help you adopt healthy thought processes, may be ideal for you. (Take the quiz again)
Download week 8 of the programme for your toolbox essentials to stay stress-free and happy.
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 THE CHANGE RESISTOR
You have an emotional resistance to change in your routine, even when it is inevitable and might be potentially beneficial. You tend to react negatively to proposed changes and you experience increased stress as a result. Stability and predictability are highly valued. You would rather know what to expect than deal with the potential chaos that change brings. Stress relievers which work quickly to relieve stress caused by external disruptions, i.e. techniques that help you maintain balance in your life, may be ideal for you. (Take the quiz again)
Download week 8 of the programme for your toolbox essentials to stay stress-free and happy.
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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