Take Action to Control Stress

1. I will practice using positive self-talk at least once a day.	Yes	No	Maybe
2. I will remember to use emergency stress stoppers when I face stressful situations.	Yes	No	Maybe
3. I will spend at least 15 minutes every day doing something that I enjoy.	Yes	No	Maybe
4. I will practice deep breathing or another relaxation technique every day.	Yes	No	Maybe
5. I will add one of the 10 healthy habits to my life this week. The habit is: __________________________.	Yes	No	Maybe

How many “Yes” answers do you have?

3 or more	That’s terrific! Take a week or two to get used to these habits, then think of more healthy habits you can practice to manage stress.
1 or 2	Good! Work on these habits for a week, then take the quiz again. Maybe you will be able to add another “Yes” answer.
0	Don’t worry. You can create your own goal. Think of stress management techniques that work for you and practice them as often as you need to.

This content is reviewed regularly. Last updated 02/04/09.