Stress is mental, physical, and emotional tension which limits your potential and keeps you from "feeling good." This evaluation measures your current level of stress your personal stress index (PSI). It is essential that you answer these statements according to how you actually feel or behave, rather than according to any concepts you have about how you "should" or "shouldn't" feel or behave.

Very strongly agree (VA) Strongly agree (SA) Agree (A)
Somewhat agree (WA) Disagree (DA)

	VA	SA	A	WA	DA
1. I am easily angered by others' undesirable attitudes and behavior.
2. I feel trapped by circumstances, demands and obligations.
3. I have a compulsive need to do "more" and "better."
4. I often put off doing things that I feel I ought to do now.
5. I experience insecurity and anxiety about my future.
6. I have an intense need for appreciation, love, and caring.
7. I have a strong need for recognition and respect.
8. I have a compulsive need to meet others' requests, demands, and expectations.
9. I deeply resent unfair situations and events.
10. I do not get the recognition and credit I feel I deserve.
11. I have an intense need for attention and approval.
12. I find responsibility difficult to handle.
13. I have an intense need for the confirmation and agreement of others.
14. I find my life unfulfilling and meaningless.
15. I often feel inadequate, inferior, unworthy and guilty.
16. I am extremely impatient and easily frustrated.
17. I have a compulsive need to prove my worth.
18. I find it difficult to make decisions and stick to them.
19. I am harsh and demanding with myself.
20. I have a strong need to control people, situations, and events.
21. I blame myself for mistakes, defeats, and failures.
22. I experience anxiety about undertaking new endeavors.
23. I worry a great deal about my work and my loved ones.
24. I have a driving need to win -- to be the "best."
25. I am very critical of people and displeasing behavior.