Miss O's very own, Dr. Swanson, put together some questions to help you understand if you are stressed. Check it out!

1. I worry about my friendships.
    
2. My homework stresses me out.
    
3. I get into trouble at home.
    
4. My friends pressure me to do things I know are wrong.
    
5. I’m disappointed in my grades.
    
6. My parents and I argue about things.
    
7. Other kids tease me or spread rumors about me.
    
8. I get into trouble at school.
    
9. I feel like my parents are disappointed in me.
    
10. I feel left out when I’m around other kids my age.
     
11. I have a hard time understanding things in school.
     
12. I have too many activities after school.

Response Option:
a. Not usually b. Sometimes c. Often/ A lot d. Almost always

Outcomes:
Count how many A’s, B’s, C’s and D’s you’ve circled.

If you’ve circled mostly A’s, you probably don’t feel too stressed out and most things in your life are going well right now. You may not have a lot of stressful situation in your life right now or it may be that you’re handling things well (and before they get out of control.) Good for you!

If you’ve circle mostly B’s, you probably experience a normal level of stress in most areas of your life and can handle it fairly well. You’ll have to be careful that stress doesn’t get out of control in any one area or that it doesn’t keep you from enjoying your life if things start to pile up. Keep making good choices and surround yourself with people who are good to you.

If you’ve circled more than four C’s or D’s (combined), you are feeling way too much stress! You need some help to feel better and get things under control – ask for help right away. Depending on what is stressing you out the most (ex: friendships, schoolwork, family issues) look for help from someone who can really help you make some changes in your life – friends can be good listeners and that might be helpful but the type of help you need requires an adult like a teacher, a counselor, a parent. You don’t have to handle it alone, and you’ll feel so much better when you get the help you need.