How stressed are you in the workplace?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  This quiz is adapted from The Workplace Stress Scale™ by The Marlin Company and the American Institute of Stress. Ready?

  • A.
    I'm game!
  • B.
    Bring it on!
• 2.
  Conditions at work are unpleasant or sometimes even unsafe.

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  • A.
    Never
  • B.
    Rarely
  • C.
    Sometimes
  • D.
    Often
  • E.
    Very Often
• 3.
  I feel that my job is negatively affecting my physical or emotional well being.

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  • A.
    Never
  • B.
    Rarely
  • C.
    Sometimes
  • D.
    Often
  • E.
    Very Often
• 4.
  I have too much work to do and/or too many unreasonable deadlines.

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  • A.
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    Never
  • B.
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    Rarely
  • C.
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    Sometimes
  • D.
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    Often
  • E.
    Very Often
• 5.
  I find it difficult to express my opinions or feelings about my job conditions to my superiors.

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  • A.
    Never
  • B.
    Rarely
  • C.
    Sometimes
  • D.
    Often
  • E.
    Very Often
• 6.
  I feel that job pressures interfere with my family or personal life.

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  • A.
    Never
  • B.
    Rarely
  • C.
    Sometimes
  • D.
    Often
  • E.
    Very Often
• 7.
  I have adequate control or input over my work duties.

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  • A.
    Never
  • B.
    Rarely
  • C.
    Sometimes
  • D.
    Often
  • E.
    Very Often
• 8.
  I receive appropriate recognition or rewards for good performance.

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  • A.
    Never
  • B.
    Rarely
  • C.
    Sometimes
  • D.
    Often
  • E.
    Very Often
• 9.
  I am able to utilize my skills and talents to the fullest extent at work.

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  • A.
    Never
  • B.
    Rarely
  • C.
    Sometimes
  • D.
    Often
  • E.
    Very Often

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You’re Chill!

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  Stress isn't much of an issue for you. You are relatively calm and easily believe that all is well. Whatever works for you, keep it up! Do you want extra resources to help you maintain this mindset?
• 2.
  You are coping well!

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  Although you experience stress once in a while, coping is a breeze. You are able to handle hurdles that are thrown in your way and manage to still stay grateful.Do you want extra resources to help you maintain this mindset?
• 3.
  You are moderately stressed.

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  There are some things about your job that makes you pretty stressful. But, you still believe that some or most of your colleagues experience pretty much the same and that you are still able to rise above the challenges. Focus on things that you can control to better manage your time and inner resources.Need help?
• 4.
  You are struggling a lot.

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  You feel like you're slowly getting under the water, and you can definitely feel the stress and the pressure. Even if you try to kick up to get some air, your effort seems futile. You might be in the wrong job or with an unsupportive team or work environment and nothing is serving you well at the moment. You might benefit from coaching or counseling.Need help?
• 5.
  You are certainly stressed out.

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  You stress level is approaching or has even reached its limit and you are in the verge of a burn-out. When stress is chronic or is experienced over a long period of time, it can be dangerous for your health. But, know that there is help and that you don't have to go through this alone! You can definitely explore options on how you can move forward.Need help?