Handling stress in your life

Stress is a fact of life. It is a normal response that can come from any life change or unexpected event, even a happy one such as a promotion. You need a certain amount of stress to keep you focused and motivated. But when the stress level gets too high, it has the opposite effect - you can feel upset and have trouble concentrating. If your stress level is elevated over a long period of time, it can increase your risk of health problems, including heart disease, depression, infections, and sleep problems.

It’s easy to lose track of how stress is affecting your life over time. Stress can impact you in a variety of situations, from your mood to how you’re going about your daily activities. Use this quiz to better understand how stress is affecting you and ways to manage it.