Find Your Stress Vulnerability Quotient

Not surprisingly, scientists and medical personnel are already predicting a dramatic health cost to today's ongoing increased stressors. The American Heart Association says that heart disease is the number one killer of Americans, with cancer number two and stroke number three. All have strong relationships to too much stress. What we also know, is that even though most of us can't avoid stress, there are better ways than others to respond to it. And, there are many ways that our own (often controllable) behaviors can affect our degree vulnerability to the ravages of stress.

Consider the statements below to predict your own vulnerably. Rate each item, being very honest, from 1 (always) to 5 (never), fill in your name, email address and select "Get Score".

*Source: University of California Wellness Letter. Scale developers: Lyle Miller and Alma Dell Smith of Boston University

I eat at least one hot, balanced meal each day

Always - 1 2 3 4 5 - Never

I get seven to eight hours of sleep at least four nights a week

Always - 1 2 3 4 5 - Never

I have at least one relative within 50 miles on whom I can rely

Always - 1 2 3 4 5 - Never

I exercise to the point of perspiration at least twice each week

Always - 1 2 3 4 5 - Never

I avoid smoking or other tobacco products

Always - 1 2 3 4 5 - Never

I drink fewer than five alcoholic drinks per week

Always - 1 2 3 4 5 - Never

I am the appropriate weight for my height

Always - 1 2 3 4 5 - Never

I have income which is adequate to meet my basic needs

Always - 1 2 3 4 5 - Never

I get strength from my spiritual or religious beliefs

Always - 1 2 3 4 5 - Never

I regularly attend club or social activities

Always - 1 2 3 4 5 - Never

I have a network of friends and acquaintances

Always - 1 2 3 4 5 - Never

I have one or more friends to confide in about personal matters

Always - 1 2 3 4 5 - Never

I am in good health (including eyesight, hearing and teeth)

Always - 1 2 3 4 5 - Never

I am able to speak openly about my feelings when I am angry or worried

Always - 1 2 3 4 5 - Never

I have regular conversations with people I live with about domestic problems (for example, chores or money)

Always - 1 2 3 4 5 - Never

I am able to organize my time effectively

Always - 1 2 3 4 5 - Never

I drink fewer than three cups of coffee or other caffeinated beverages daily

Always - 1 2 3 4 5 - Never

I take some quiet time for my self every day

Always - 1 2 3 4 5 - Never

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