After taking the Life Stress Inventory, Coping and Stress Management Skills Test, and the Type A Personality Survey, I learned a lot about how I handle stress. My Life Stress score was just over 250 which means there’s a 50/50 chance I could face health problems if I don’t manage my stress well. Some of the things that added to my score were changes at home, family, and dealing with stress in my daily life.
The coping skills test showed that I already do a few good things to manage stress like staying organized and talking to people I trust. But it also showed that I sometimes overthink things, which is something I need to work on. The Type A Personality Survey told me that I’m driven and like to get things done fast, but I can also be too hard on myself. I need to relax more and learn to not take things as serious.
To handle stress better in the future, I’m going to focus on three things: First staying active by going on walks exercising, Second writing down my thoughts when I feel overwhelmed, and Lastly setting boundaries so I’m not always thinking about work. Knowing how I respond to stress will help me take care of myself and look for jobs at companies that care about mental health too.
