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.

48%

Report lying awake at night due to stress.