Stress Levels*

Name:
   
Always
Sometimes
Never
1. I feel as if I don't have enough time in a week to get everything done.
2. Having at least one healthy meal per day at which I can sit down and relax is unusual.
3. I worry about money regularly.
4. I have recently begun to smoke or use alcohol, or I have increased my use of either.
5. I have more conflicts and disagreements with friends than I used to.
6. I am having difficulty staying involved with social or religious activities.
7. I seem to get colds and other minor illnesses (headaches, upset stomachs) more frequently.
8. I find myself confused or listless more than usual.

9. I resent the time I have to spend with routine chores.
10. My usual level of physical activity or exercise has decreased.
11. I am losing or gaining weight.
12. I seldom get six to eight hours of sleep at night.
13. I am having difficulty staying in contact with friends and family.
14. I seldom find time to confide in friends.
15. Small problems seem overwhelming.
16. I seldom find time to do some fun things each week.
17. I find myself unable to meet deadlines and am losing track of details (appointments, chores, promises to friends, and so on).
18. I have difficulty concentrating on my assignments.
19. I spend time worrying about grades.
20. I am more short-tempered or more impatient than I used to be.



* This questionnaire is from Study and Critical Thinking Skills in College (4th Ed.) by Kathleen T. McWhorter. Longman Press. 2000.

This questionnaire was prepared by Michael Swierczek as part of his participation in the SE 515 course in Fall 2000.