What is causing the stress?
Choose from the list below and rate them on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the strongest. Identify the ones with the strongest ratings and consider whether anything can be done to reduce the stress and lower their score. Stress has a cumulative effect so anyone who is experiencing multiple problematic situations from different areas of their lives, are more likely to be affected by higher levels of stress.
Insufficient time.
Complexity of task.
Pressure to achieve very high standards.
High levels of frustration.
Insufficient resources.
Disrupted or chaotic environment.
Excessive demands or task overload.
Not allowed to make decisions.
Lack of control.
Lack of clarity regarding what is required.
Continuous criticism.
Doing stressful work involving conflicts.
Relationship or behaviour difficulties.
Argumentative, threatening or violent environment.
Powerlessness.
Unresolved problems piling up.
Fear of failure or success.
Communication difficulties.
Disagreements or conflicts with people.
Multiple problematic situations in the person’s life.