Are You
Stressed?
I am most likely to get stressed by... (√ and be specific)
___Academics _________________________________________________________________
___Family_________________________________________________________________
___Friends_________________________________________________________________
___Other Relationships_____________________________________________________
___Clubs/Activities_________________________________________________________
___Work___________________________________________________________________
___Internship______________________________________________________________
___Finances_______________________________________________________________
___Health_________________________________________________________________
___Thinking about the future_______________________________________________
___Other__________________________________________________________________
I know I’m feeling stressed when I ... (√)
___Cry more than usual
___Don’t feel like eating
___Can’t sleep
___Fidgety, on the move all the time
___Eat more than usual
___Feel overly sensitive
___Am irritable
___Don’t feel like doing anything
___Increase use of alcohol/drugs
___Increase use of social media
___Experience physical symptoms
___Experience more worry or anxiety
___Have difficulty concentrating/focusing
___Feel depressed, sad
___Sleep more than usual
___Other________________________
When I see these symptoms, I will… (√ and be specific)
___Go for a walk to______________________________________________for ___ mins.
___Read a good book:____________________________________________ for ___mins.
___Go shopping at_______________________________________________for ____mins.
___Exercise_____________________________________________________for ____mins.
___Listen to music__________________________________________________________
___Watch TV or a movie_________________________________________ for ____mins.
___Take a nap__________________________________________________for____mins.
___Use relaxation techniques/yoga____________________________________________
___Take some time for myself by______________________________________________
___Go to my favorite place____________________________________________________
___Talk to friends and/or family members______________________________________
___Seek extra support (e.g., therapist/advisor/professor)________________________
___Say “No” to______________________________________________________________
___Confront the situation by_________________________________________________
___Limit certain behaviors___________________________________________________
___Pay attention to my nutrition by___________________________________________
___Take a shower___________________________________________________________
___Journal__________________________________________________________________
___Change negative self-talk by_______________________________________________
___Prioritize my responsibilities #1___________________________________________
#2___________________________________________
#3___________________________________________
___Other____________________________________________________________________
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