Your score is 0 out of 48, which suggests that you experience very little stress and anxiety in your life.
You find it easy to relax, which allows you to be calm and engage positively with daily challenges. When certain situations make you anxious, you show good control over your physical reaction.
Your ability to cope with life’s stresses has positive benefits for both the body and the mind. Here are some suggestions for continuing to lead a life low in stress and anxiety.
- Work through difficult feelings. The practice of Expressive Writing allows you to give voice to your deepest emotions and thoughts surrounding a challenge you’re going through, which can help reduce stress and boost happiness in the long term.
- Find the Silver Lining. Although it might be cliche, the habit of looking on the bright side of a situation may actually counter pessimism and depression.
- Take care of yourself. Practicing self-compassion rather than self-criticism in the face of difficult situations leads to better outcomes. Consider writing a Self-Compassionate Letter to help you develop compassion, understanding, and acceptance toward a part of yourself that you dislike. If you have trouble, ask yourself: How would you treat a friend?
- Find activities to de-stress. Spend time in nature, exercise, or meditate.
- Lower stress at home with Christine Carter’s tips.
- Overcome a Fear. If a mild, everyday fear is at the heart of your anxiety, this practice of slowly confronting it may help you cope.
