Stress & Overload Self-Assessment
A general check-in for current stress load, pressure and signs that day-to-day demands may be exceeding available capacity.
This self-assessment is an educational wellbeing tool only. It is not a validated diagnostic instrument and does not replace professional assessment, diagnosis, treatment or emergency care.
I have felt under pressure for much of the day.
It has been difficult to switch off from responsibilities.
Small problems have felt harder to manage than usual.
I have felt physically tense or keyed up.
My concentration has been affected by stress.
I have felt rushed even when there was no immediate deadline.
I have had less patience than usual.
My sleep or rest has been affected by worry or pressure.
I have postponed tasks because they felt overwhelming.
I have felt that too many people or tasks need something from me.
I have had difficulty making decisions because of overload.
I have had too little time for recovery or enjoyable activities.
Stress has affected how I communicate with other people.
I have relied more heavily on avoidance or unhelpful coping habits.
I have felt that my current pace is difficult to sustain.
Recommended next steps
Use your result as a starting point for reflection. If you would like to explore the pattern further, consider speaking with Joe's Counselling or another appropriate qualified professional.
Keep or share a copy of your result
You can email a copy of this result to yourself. You can separately choose whether Joe's Counselling may receive an anonymous copy of your responses and result for quality improvement and research.
This self-assessment is an educational wellbeing tool only. It is not a validated diagnostic instrument and does not replace professional assessment, diagnosis, treatment or emergency care.