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Stress Quiz: How Do You React to Stress?

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Stress Quiz How Do You React to Stress (1)

 

Life can get a lil’ spicy sometimes! 🌶️ We all deal with stress differently – take this quiz to find out how you handle pressure.

Do you get overwhelmed or angry when things get tough? 😣 Or are you a pro at going with the flow? 😎 Share your reactions to these stressful sitchies to unveil your true stress style!

At the end, we’ll summarize how you respond to stress and offer tips to make you more chill when life gets crazy. Namaste! 🙏🏼

So grab some tea ☕️, get cozy 😌, and get ready to learn if you’re a Stress Head, Cool Cucumber, or somewhere in between! Let’s dive in.

  • Question of

    You’re running late to an important meeting. Traffic is backed up for miles. What do you do?

    • Turn on relaxing music and just chill. What happens happens.
    • Get increasingly anxious and frustrated as you sit in traffic.
    • Try backroads and creative routes to get there faster.
    • Call/text to let them know you’ll be late.
    • Pull over and take 10 deep breaths to calm down.
  • Question of

    You have a big project due tomorrow and you’ve barely started. How do you react?

    • Procrastinate more because the stress is too much.
    • Panic and work in a frenzy to try and finish.
    • Buckle down and work efficiently to get it done.
    • Ask for an extension or help finishing it.
    • Make a plan and tackle it one step at a time.
  • Question of

    You notice your heart racing and mind racing when stressed. How do you cope?

    • Listen to music or watch TV to distract yourself.
    • Vent to friends and family about what’s stressing you.
    • Exercise or go for a walk to burn off the stress.
    • Journal your thoughts and worries to process them.
    • Practice breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Question of

    Your boss just gave you tough feedback at work. How do you respond?

    • Shut down and avoid your boss.
    • Lash out in anger about the “unfair” feedback.
    • Listen calmly and take notes on what to improve.
    • Break down in tears from feeling overwhelmed.
    • Thank them politely and say you’ll reflect on it.
  • Question of

    You have a tense disagreement with your partner. What happens next?

    • Pretend nothing’s wrong and ignore the issue.
    • Yell and fight more to get your feelings out.
    • Take space to cool off, then talk it through.
    • Apologize and back down, even if you’re right.
    • Suggest a compromise or agree to disagree.
  • Question of

    Your friend cancels plans with you last minute. What goes through your mind?

    • They must not enjoy spending time with me.
    • I can’t believe they bailed again! So annoying.
    • Hopefully everything is okay. I’ll check in with them later.
    • This ruined my whole day…now what do I do?
    • Plans change sometimes. No big deal!
  • Question of

    You have a big presentation to give tomorrow. How do you prepare?

    • Stay up all night stressing and making slides.
    • Rehearse like crazy until you know it perfectly.
    • Visualize giving it successfully and get a good night’s rest.
    • Ask someone else on your team to present instead.
    • Practice to feel prepared but accept you might mess up.
  • Question of

    Your inbox is overflowing with unanswered emails. How do you tackle it?

    • Freeze up and ignore it, feeling too overwhelmed.
    • Blast through replies quickly just to get it done.
    • Methodically answer them one at a time.
    • Ask for an extension on replying if you need it.
    • Write a quick reply now, schedule time to write thoughtful responses later.
  • Question of

    You have a tense family dinner where people are arguing. What’s your go-to coping mechanism?

    • Drink lots of wine to numb the tension.
    • Get sucked into the drama and fight with everyone.
    • Mediate and encourage people to find common ground.
    • Go silent and internalize the hurtful comments.
    • Redirect the conversation to lighter topics.
  • Question of

    The scale says you gained a few pounds. How do you respond?

    • Fall into an shame spiral about your body.
    • Double down on extreme dieting to quickly lose the weight.
    • Acknowledge it but know your worth isn’t tied to your weight.
    • Have a good cry and vent to someone about feeling fat.
    • Remind yourself weight fluctuates naturally and focus on healthy habits.
  • Question of

    You get some unexpected medical bills in the mail. What do you do?

    • Toss them aside and pretend they don’t exist.
    • Panic about how you’ll pay them with your current budget.
    • Call the provider to see if you can set up a payment plan.
    • Vent on social media and crowdsource advice.
    • Remind yourself it will work out eventually, then make a budget.
  • Question of

    Your phone dies while you’re out and you can’t access it for hours. How do you cope?

    • Constantly borrow friends’ phones to check for updates.
    • Feel anxious not knowing what you’re missing out on.
    • Enjoy the digital detox time. Out of sight, out of mind.
    • Leave the event early to go home and charge your phone.
    • Feel mildly annoyed but make the best of the situation.
  • Question of

    You sleep through your alarm and wake up late. What do you do?

    • Go back to bed and call out of work – too stressed to go in late!
    • Rush out in a frenzy, skipping breakfast and your routine.
    • Adjust your routine quickly to still make it work – multi-tasking!
    • Sheepishly call your boss to say you’ll be late because you slept in.
    • Take a few breaths, move at a brisk pace, and know it’ll be okay.

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