Everyone gets stressed at sometime, and there are lots of ways to take the steam out of the situation. The things that will help you most, depend on what stress type you are.
a physical type
a feeling type
an action or behaviour type
a reasoning or thinking type
To find out which one you are, fill in this questionnaire. From this, we will show you what is going to be best for you to do. Then try out our tips.
Boy
Girl
I am
3 years old
4 years old
5 years old
6 years old
7 years old
8 years old
9 years old
10 years old
11 years old
older than 11 years old
White
Black
Asian
Chinese
Other
Yes
No
Sometimes my body goes shaky/tingly/stiff when I'm worried
My feelings go up and down a lot
I like doing and making things
I think about things a lot
I notice when I get hot or cold
Sometimes I get very angry about things
I am an action person
I plan things out in my head
I often get headaches/tummy aches/sore throats/earaches
Sad films or stories make me want to cry
I like to join in games and sports
I like puzzles and brainteasers
I suck my thumb/have a comfy/like having my forehead stroked
Some things make me so happy I could jump for joy
I like to fix things or to help grown ups fix things
I mentally talk to myself to sort things out
I like to be alone watching others play
A lot
Sometimes
Hardly ever
Never
Get butterflies in my tummy/feel sick/go pale/have a headache
Feel it must be my fault and feel bad
Slam the door and stomp around noisily
Write about it/draw it/think about it until the feeling goes away
Feel hot and bothered
Get muddled and can't think straight
Go and play outside/ride your bike/play football/tidy your room
Think hard about it and try to figure it out
I wonder about what other people are thinking
Yes
No
Mum or Dad
Friend
Nobody
Other
(please fill in this box)
Great, you have got to the end of the questionnaire. If you want to find out what stress type you are and what things to try out then click here