Empower yourself by taking actions to control your stress level. Set goals that are reasonable to achieve.

Confirm the actions you will take, starting this week.

I will practice using positive self talk at least once a day.

Yes | No |  Maybe

I will remember to use emergency stress stoppers when I face stressful situations.

Yes | No | Maybe

I will spend at least 15 minutes every day finding pleasure in something that I enjoy.

Yes | No | Maybe

I will practice daily relaxation, such as deep breathing or another relaxation technique.

Yes | No | Maybe

I will add one of the 10 healthy habits to my life this week. The habit is: __________________________.

Yes | No | Maybe 

How many "Yes" answers do you have?

• 3 or more That's terrific! Take a week or two to get used to these habits, then think of more healthy habits you can practice to manage stress.
• 1 or 2 Good! Work on these habits for a week, then take the quiz again. Maybe you will be able to add another "Yes" answer.
• 0 Don't worry. Work toward one of these goals or you can create your own goal. Think of stress management techniques that work for you and practice them as often as needed.