Hardiness Test
I recently completed Kobasa’s hardiness test to determine how well I deal with everyday stress. It focuses on three areas: Control, Commitment and Challenge. Out of a possible score of 18, I scored 1! This was a real eye opener. If you find yourself struggling with everyday stress, I suggest you give this test a go.
1. Trying my best at work makes a difference. 0 1 2 3 2. Trusting to fate is sometimes all I can do in a relationship. 0 1 2 3 3. I often wake up eager to start on the day's projects. 0 1 2 3 4. Thinking of myself as a free person leads to great frustration and difficulty. 0 1 2 3 5. I would be willing to sacrifice financial security in my work if something really challenging came along. 0 1 2 3 6. It bothers me when I have to deviate from the routine or schedule I have set for myself. 0 1 2 3 7. The average citizen can have an impact on politics. 0 1 2 3 8. Without the right breaks, it is hard to be successful in my field. 0 1 2 3 9. I know why I am doing what I am doing at work/school/office. 0 1 2 3 10. Getting close to people means I am then obligated to them. 0 1 2 3 11. Encountering new situations is an important priority in my life. 0 1 2 3 12. I really do not mind when I have nothing to do. 0 1 2 3
Scoring: Numbers in brackets refer to scores for question numbers: Control = (1+7) – (2+8) Max = 6; min = 0 Commitment = (3+9) – (4+10) Max = 6; min = 0 Challenge = (5+11) – (6+12) Max = 6; min = 0 Hardiness = control score + commitment score + challenge score The higher your score, the hardier you are - The better you deal with stress.
