challenge for you, but you have the potential to achieve great rewards. Good luck!
b) One or two
(6 points)
Although you are probably like most people you know when it comes to feeling rushed and stressed, that doesn’t help the fact that you are potentially at some risk for the adverse effects of stress. The list of possible stress-related diseases is extensive and includes heart disease, depression, some cancers, gastrointestinal disorders, and even dementia. Since most stress is, in fact, self-induced, you have the opportunity to lower your risks substantially. This is important not only for disease prevention but for quality of life and relationships. Please consult Tips Five and Seven for an understanding of the role of stress and for some stress-reduction recommendations. As you attempt to make changes, remember the approach outlined in chapter 3 .
c) None
(8 points)
Congratulations! If this represents your usual day, you are unusual compared to your peers. Chronic stress is rampant throughout our society, as we accept over-scheduling and overstimulation as a part of normal life. You realize that most stress is self-induced and is therefore something we can control through our lifestyle decisions. I’m hopeful you can continue your mindful approach to life, your realistic expectations, and your mindful use of technology. Tips Five and Seven can provide some validation of your current lifestyle. Keep up the great work!
My Score (question 7) ______________
My Cumulative Score (questions 1–7) ______________
8. How much do you worry?
a) A lot
(3 points)
Welcome to a very large group, yet one with high risk for a long list of stress-related disorders and associated lower quality of life. You may feel that you have reason to worry, but in truth, worry accomplishes no good, instead potentially causes much bad, and is for the most part aself-induced phenomenon. Honestly, it is. It is essential that we all learn that when confronted with a difficult situation, we fix it, walk away, or accept it. There are no other solutions. Chronic worry about situations is a major threat. Please consult Tips Five and Seven. Tips Eight, Nine, and Ten will also offer some assistance in your search for peace. Chapter 3 will guide you in your journey of change. I wish you success.
b) Some, but it’s under control
(6 points)
Clearly you recognize the potential deleterious effects of worry on health and aging. It’s true: none of us are free of worry, even though that freedom is possible and an important part of authentic health and successful aging. Even a little worry is potentially harmful. Don’t worry about it. Rather, consult Tips Five and Seven for guidance. Remember the advice in chapter 3 regarding making change.
c) Very little. It’s a waste of time.
(8 points)
Congratulations! I’d like to give you more points. You have broken the code for authentic health, successful aging, and a high quality of life. Fix it. Walk away. Or accept it. Those are the options. Worry is a waste of time. I applaud your lifestyle choice—for indeed, it is a choice. I hope your choice has a positive effect on those you come in contact with. It’s a rare quality that we need more of. Keep up the good work!
My Score (question 8) ______________
My Cumulative Score (questions 1–8) ______________
9. How often are you thinking about things other than what you’re currently doing?
a) Often
(3 points)
Of course, you are not alone, but this disease of chattering mind puts you at high risk for a long list of stress-related disorders, for lower-quality relationships, for lower quality of life, and for an absence of peace. Runaway thoughts prevent us from making good decisions and appreciating what is important in our lives. Some would call this the scourge of our age. If you were to work on any of your problem areas, I recommend you consider this one a very high priority. It is not easy. I recommendyou review Tips Seven and Five.
b) One or two
(6 points)
Although you are probably like most people you know when it comes to feeling rushed and stressed, that doesn’t help the fact that you are potentially at some risk for the adverse effects of stress. The list of possible stress-related diseases is extensive and includes heart disease, depression, some cancers, gastrointestinal disorders, and even dementia. Since most stress is, in fact, self-induced, you have the opportunity to lower your risks substantially. This is important not only for disease prevention but for quality of life and relationships. Please consult Tips Five and Seven for an understanding of the role of stress and for some stress-reduction recommendations. As you attempt to make changes, remember the approach outlined in chapter 3 .
c) None
(8 points)
Congratulations! If this represents your usual day, you are unusual compared to your peers. Chronic stress is rampant throughout our society, as we accept over-scheduling and overstimulation as a part of normal life. You realize that most stress is self-induced and is therefore something we can control through our lifestyle decisions. I’m hopeful you can continue your mindful approach to life, your realistic expectations, and your mindful use of technology. Tips Five and Seven can provide some validation of your current lifestyle. Keep up the great work!
My Score (question 7) ______________
My Cumulative Score (questions 1–7) ______________
8. How much do you worry?
a) A lot
(3 points)
Welcome to a very large group, yet one with high risk for a long list of stress-related disorders and associated lower quality of life. You may feel that you have reason to worry, but in truth, worry accomplishes no good, instead potentially causes much bad, and is for the most part aself-induced phenomenon. Honestly, it is. It is essential that we all learn that when confronted with a difficult situation, we fix it, walk away, or accept it. There are no other solutions. Chronic worry about situations is a major threat. Please consult Tips Five and Seven. Tips Eight, Nine, and Ten will also offer some assistance in your search for peace. Chapter 3 will guide you in your journey of change. I wish you success.
b) Some, but it’s under control
(6 points)
Clearly you recognize the potential deleterious effects of worry on health and aging. It’s true: none of us are free of worry, even though that freedom is possible and an important part of authentic health and successful aging. Even a little worry is potentially harmful. Don’t worry about it. Rather, consult Tips Five and Seven for guidance. Remember the advice in chapter 3 regarding making change.
c) Very little. It’s a waste of time.
(8 points)
Congratulations! I’d like to give you more points. You have broken the code for authentic health, successful aging, and a high quality of life. Fix it. Walk away. Or accept it. Those are the options. Worry is a waste of time. I applaud your lifestyle choice—for indeed, it is a choice. I hope your choice has a positive effect on those you come in contact with. It’s a rare quality that we need more of. Keep up the good work!
My Score (question 8) ______________
My Cumulative Score (questions 1–8) ______________
9. How often are you thinking about things other than what you’re currently doing?
a) Often
(3 points)
Of course, you are not alone, but this disease of chattering mind puts you at high risk for a long list of stress-related disorders, for lower-quality relationships, for lower quality of life, and for an absence of peace. Runaway thoughts prevent us from making good decisions and appreciating what is important in our lives. Some would call this the scourge of our age. If you were to work on any of your problem areas, I recommend you consider this one a very high priority. It is not easy. I recommendyou review Tips Seven and Five.
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