The 3 Minute Stress Test Results
How did you go? How many ticks have you counted?
0-3 Low stress
You’re going great! Want to keep things this way? Pick one of the 3 Secrets that jumps out at you, and go for it! (see the list below)
4 – 7 Medium stress
Time to stop and reassess your lifestyle. Take on two of the Secrets below that resonate with you the most.
8-10 High stress
Woah! You’re getting some strong hints and good on you for listening! Get cracking with all the 3 Secrets below.
3 Simple Secrets for Stress-Busting
‘YOU’ time
Even if it’s just 5 minutes of nothing-time initially
Exercise
Start with a brisk 15 minute walk
Slow deep breaths
Deep breathing delivers oxygen to your cells, removes carbon dioxide and helps bring your mind into the present. This is a perfect one to fit into ‘YOU’ time.
Add in one new thing at a time. This is about gradually building healthy habits into your LifeStyle.
How many times does it take to solidify a new habit? Believe it or not, it’s over ninety!
So it’s worth pacing yourself, you’ll get there by keeping it simple, and remembering one step at a time.
How people experience stress
*Source: American Psychological Association, American Institute of Stress, NY. Research Date: 7.28.2013
77%
Regularly experience physical symptoms caused by stress = fatigue, headache, upset stomach, muscle tension, change in sex drive, feeling dizzy.
48%
Time to stop and reassess your lifestyle. Take on two of the Secrets below that resonate with you the most.
73%
Regularly experience psychological symptoms caused by stress.