How well do you currently manage stress?

To assess your present ability to manage stress, ask yourself the following questions:

• When I feel agitated, do I know how to quickly calm myself?
• Can I easily let go of my anger?
• Can I turn to others at work to help me calm down and feel better?
• When I come home at night, do I walk in the door feeling alert and relaxed?
• Am I seldom distracted or moody?
• Am I able to recognize upsets that others seem to be experiencing?
• Do I easily turn to friends or family members for a calming influence?
• When my energy is low, do I know how to boost it?

Source: The Language of Emotional Intelligence  by Jeanne Segal