Stress Test

Generally, how are your sleeping habits?

1. I do not sleep well.
2. I am sleeping okay.
3. I sleep very well.

How do you feel when you wake up?

1. I am usually still tired.
2. l feel okay.
3. I wake up energized.

Are you experiencing weight gains or fluctuations?

1. I am gaining weight, especially around my belly.
2. My weight is consistent, though higher than I’d like.
3. I am at, or steadily working toward, a healthy weight.

How often do you get sick? 

1. All the time!
2. I fall ill a few times a year.
3. I am rarely sick.

Do you experience food cravings?

1. I often give in to cravings for junk foods.
2. My cravings for unhealthy foods are balanced.
3. I satisfy my body’s cravings with healthy foods.

How often do you experience backaches and headaches?

1. I often suffer from them.
2. I get an occasional headache or backache.
3. I rarely have a headache or backache.

How is your sex drive?

1. It is very low or nonexistent.
2. It is okay, but could be better.
3. I am satisfied with my sex drive.


How often does your gut act up?

1. My gut often troubles me.
2. I sometimes experience digestive upsets.
3. I have a healthy digestive system that doesn’t act up.


How are your levels of anxiety?

1. I often feel anxious.
2. I occasionally feel anxious.
3. I am content and rarely anxious.


How would you describe your general moods?

1. I feel blue pretty often.
2. I am doing okay.
3. I generally feel happy.

Each answer is worth the number of points to its left. Tally up your points, and gauge your stress level on the following scale:
26–30 points: You are doing pretty well and experience low levels of stress.
20–25 points: You are dealing with a moderate amount of stress.
10–19 points: You are suffering from a high buildup of stress.