Stress Monitoring Worksheet:
Monitor Your Stress Numerically
How do you know when your stress level is high enough to warrant self-improvement efforts?
It can be very helpful to monitor your stress level numerically.
Here’s an easy way to do this:
- Use a number-based rating system to keep track of how much stress you’re experiencing. Some people use a simple ranking of 0-10 (or we suggest a scale of 0-100 to be more precise, where 0 means you’re experiencing absolutely no stress, and 100 means you’re “stressed to the max!”). Obviously, your number will likely fall somewhere in between these two extremes.
- Determine your “number” under a variety of circumstances during the day so you’ll develop a good basis of comparison.
- At any time that you see your number increasing, or see it remaining high for extended periods of time, this may encourage you to take action and use coping strategies to help reduce your stress.
To use this strategy:
Start using this strategy at least three times a day, every day for two weeks. Rate your level of stress on a scale ranging from 0 (no anxiety) to 100 (worst anxiety possible). Base your rating on how much stress you’re feeling at that moment. Vary the times each day. As you become more familiar with your numerical levels, you’ll know when to use specific stress management techniques to keep this level within an appropriate range.
In your chart, include: 1) the date, 2) time, 3) source of stress, 4) stress number (from 0 to 100), and 5) any other notes that will help you:
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