Taking the Life Stress Inventory, Coping and Stress Management Skills Test, and Type A Personality Survey helped me to learn a lot about my personal level of stress.
The Coping and Stress Management Skills Test indicated that my Problem-Focused Coping was a 79. This means that I use problem-focused strategies in situations that are changeable. These same skills are not as useful for me when faced with situations that cannot be removed or controlled. I need to work harder to use problem-focused strategies in these areas.
I scored an 88 on the Life Stress Inventory. Since I scored less than 150, the inventory indicates that I have a rather low amount of life change. As a result, there is a very low chance that I will have any type of stress-induced health issues.
The Type A Personality Survey rated me as a 34 in regard to impatience and Irritability. This survey indicated that I work well with others. I am typically characterized by warmth and tolerance but that slight bit of impatience and hostility. I would say this is very true of how I interact with others. The survey also indicates that while rarely when I am extremely stressed or frustrated, I have two modes – lashing out at others or stewing in my frustrations. I am trusting of others which allows me to open up to people. I also value personal connections over what people can do for me. I have very low Type A Behavior Patterns and as a result, it is not likely that I will have an elevated risk of heart disease.
From my personal experience within my company, It is obvious that employee emotional health and work-life balance are top priorities. During this past year with the COVID-19 global pandemic, my company has made large efforts to ensure that our employees have access to needed support groups. There has been a weekly email campaign to promote time away from the desk to stretch and recharge during the day. We have implemented exercise challenges that take place during the workday to help build community and allow employees to get needed breaks.
