NO STRESS
Bored or depressed
I think I will stay in bed today
INCREASED INTEREST
A tiny amount of stress
I am really trying hard to get motivated.
A GOOD AMOUNT OF STRESS
A good amount of stress
I feel good and motivated. I’m getting lots done and it’s some of my best work.
VERY ANXIOUS
A lot of stress
I feel really stressed, my heart is racing and I can’t concentrate. This is a good time to seek help.
COMPLETE MELTDOWN
Too much stress
This is all too much, I am not doing this – I feel overwhelmed. If you haven’t already it’s important to reach out and ask for help.
NO STRESS
Bored or depressed
I think I will stay in bed today
INCREASED INTEREST
A tiny amount of stress
I am really trying hard to get motivated.
A GOOD AMOUNT OF STRESS
A good amount of stress
I feel good and motivated. I’m getting lots done and it’s some of my best work.
VERY ANXIOUS
A lot of stress
I feel really stressed, my heart is racing and I can’t concentrate. This is a good time to seek help.
COMPLETE MELTDOWN
Too much stress
This is all too much, I am not doing this – I feel overwhelmed. If you haven’t already it’s important to reach out and ask for help.
Remember:
Sometimes when we get stressed it’s our bodies’ way of letting us know we care about something a lot. For example if we are stressed about a netball game it’s because we want to play well and win.