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Symptoms of Job Related Stress
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Step 1: Identify Your Symptoms of Job Stress

 

Instructions: Rate each of the following in terms of how often the symptom is true for you during the past 3 months using the following scale:

 

0 = Never    1 = Occasionally    2 = Often   3 = Frequently    4 = Almost Always

 

Symptom

0

1

2

3

4

I do not feel enthusiasm for doing my job.

 

 

 

 

 

I feel tired when I am at work, even with adequate sleep.

 

 

 

 

 

I feel frustrated when carrying out my responsibilities at work.

 

 

 

 

 

I am eating more/less, drinking more coffee/tea/soda, smoking more often or using alcohol/drugs to cope with my job stress.

 

 

 

 

 

I feel physically and/or emotionally depleted at work.

 

 

 

 

 

I feel a sense of dissatisfaction that something is wrong or missing in my professional life.

 

 

 

 

 

My decision making ability seems lower than usual.

 

 

 

 

 

My resistance to illness is lower than normal.

 

 

 

 

 

My communication with my boss and coworkers seems strained.

 

 

 

 

 

I am forgetful and having difficulty concentrating.

 

 

 

 

 

When I ask myself why I get up and go to work in the morning, the answer is “a paycheck”.

 

 

 

 

 

I feel over qualified or under qualified for the work that I do. 

 

 

 

 

 

Subtotals:

 

 

 

 

 

Score:

 

 

 

  • If you scored 0-15 you are probably coping effectively with job related stress. 
  • If you scored 16-24 it would be wise to take preventative action to deal with job related stress.
  • If you scored 25 to 33 you need to take immediate action to prevent job burnout. 
  • If you scored 34 to 48 you are burning out and must develop and comprehensive job stress management plan. 

 

 

The information contained on this site is not a substitute for professional healthcare. If you are having thoughts of suicide or if you feel you might be a danger to those around you, seek professional counseling immediately.
 
Before you start taking any new medication, change your diet or start an exercise program, please consult your family doctor first.