EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 2010

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International Stress Risk Score

37% of Americans suffer from financial loss, major illnesses or a divorce as a result of excessive stress. You owe it to your loved ones to get your stress risk score right now and so you can make an informed decision to reverse the debilitating effects of stress. Reclaim your life before it's too late!

HOW THE 'STRESS TEST' WORKS

Everyone has a specific threshold for stress, and their average 'breaking points' can be measured using 15 key stress warning signs.

TAKE THE STRESS QUIZ - IN JUST 90 SECONDS

Answer the questions below to discover how your stress level compares to the international averages. You'll also learn what (if any) precautions you can take to avoid future complications.

1)	Each year stress is costing me (in terms of absenteeism, addiction abuse, divorce, excess food consumption, etc.): <$500 $500 - $1,000 $1,000 - $5,000 $5,000 - $10,000 $10,000+
2)	I commonly relax by: Taking a warm bath or going for a massage Exercising or engaging in a hobby Going on a weekend getaway or vacation Watching television Emotional indulgences (junk foods, alcohol, cigarettes, risky sexual activity)
3)	My cholesterol level is: Less than 200 mg/dL 200-239 mg/dL 240-255 mg/dL 256+ mg/dL I don't know
4)	If I lost my job tomorrow, I could survive on savings alone for: 1 month or less 2 months 3 months 4-6 months 7 or more months
5)	At least once per week, I take: No medications or drugs of any kind Over-the-counter medicines (for any condition) Prescription drugs (for any condition) Over-the-counter and presciption drugs Other drugs
6)	Each week, I work: 40 hours or less 41-50 hours 51-60 hours 61-70 hours 71+ hours
7)	My outstanding credit card balance right now is: Less than $1,000 $1,000-2,500 $2,500-4,000 $4,000-5,500 $5,500+
8)	My house-to-earnings percentage is: STEP 1 Divide your net monthly salary (what you earn after taxes and deductions) by your monthly mortgage or rent payment. Example: $1875 mortgage/$4525 net salary = .41 STEP 2 Multiply the resulting number by 100% Example: .41 x 100% = 41% Less than 20% 20-25% 26-31% 32-37% 37+%
9)	Pinching my belly with my index finger and thumb, I can easily pinch (use a ruler): Less than 1 inch of fat 1 inch of fat 1-2 inches of fat 2-3 inches of fat 3+ inches of fat
10)	When it comes to my diet, I: Often eat meals on the go Skip meals frequently Eat fast food or take-out several times a week Strive to make healthy choices most of the time Eat three well-balanced meals, sitting comfortably, without rushing
11)	How satisfied am I with my job? Very satisfied Satisfied but would be happy to change I�m not satisfied, but it pays the bills I have daily thoughts of quitting I�m not at all fulfilled or satisfied with any job I�ve had
12)	In the average night I get ___ hours of sleep: <5 hours 5-6 hours 6-7 hours 7-9 hours 9+ hours
13)	I argue with others (family, spouse, friends, colleagues): Rarely Maybe once a month Probably once a week More than once a week Constantly
14)	My blood pressure is: 120 systolic/80 diastolic (or lower) 120-140 systolic/80-90 diastolic 140-160 systolic/90-100 diastolic 160-180 systolic/100-120 diastolic 180+ systolic/120+ diastolic
15)	When I am angry about something I: Detach myself from the situation Implement positive thinking and visualization techniques (count to 10, etc) Notice physiological changes in my body (sweaty palms, faster heart rate) Lash out at others Lose control and my thoughts and actions are no longer rational