University Counseling Services
Dearmont Hall, Room B1 - (573) 986-6191
One University Plaza, MS 2030 - Cape Girardeau, MO 63701		 Southeast Missouri State University

Measure Your Stress Level

One way to measure the amount of stress in your life is to examine the demanding events which have occurred recently.  Mark all events that have occurred within the last six months or that you expect to occur within the next six months.

1. Death of a close family member
2. Death of a close friend
3. Divorce between parents
4. Jail term
5. Major personal injury or illness
6. Marriage
7. Fired from job
8. Failed important course
9. Change in health of family member
10. Pregnancy
11. Sex problems
12. Serious argument with close family member
13. Change in financial status
14. Change of major
15. Trouble with parents
16. New girl or boyfriend
17. Increased workload at school
18. Outstanding personal achievement
19. First quarter/semester in college
20. Change in living conditions
21. Serious argument with instructor
22. Lower grades than expected
23. Change in sleeping habits
24. Change in social habits
25. Change in eating habits
26. Chronic car trouble
27. Change in number of family get-togethers
28. Too many missed classes
29. Change of college
30. Dropped more than one class
31. Minor traffic violations