Time and Stress at Work

Please rate the extent to which each of the following statements is typical of you
most of the time. Focus on your general way of behaving and feeling. Your answers should
reflect your attitudes and behaviour as they are now, NOT as you would like them to be.
Be honest with yourself. There are no right or wrong answers.

1.
My greatest satisfaction comes from doing things better than others.
 
2. I tend to bring the theme of a conversation around to things I'm interested in.
 
3. In conversations, I frequently clench my fist, bang on the table or pound one fist into the palm of another for emphasis.
     
4. I move, walk and eat rapidly.
     
5. I feel as though I can accomplish more than others.
     
6. I feel guilty when I relax or do nothing for several hours or days.
     
7. It doesn't take much to get me to argue.
     
8. I feel impatient with the rate at which most events take place.
     
9. Having more than others is important to me.
     
10. One aspect of my life (eg., work, family care, school) dominates all others.
     
11. I frequently regret not being able to control my temper.
     
12. I hurry the speech of others by saying "Uh huh," "Yes, yes," or finishing their sentences for them.
     
13. People who avoid competition have low self-confidence.
     
14. To do something well, you have to concentrate on it alone and screen out all distractions.
     
15. I feel others' mistakes and errors cause me needless aggravation.
     
16. I find it intolerable to watch others perform tasks I know I can do faster.
     
17. Getting ahead in my job is a major personal goal.
     
18. I simply don't have enough time to lead a well-balanced life.
     
19. I take out my frustration with my own imperfections on others.
     
20. I frequently try to do two or more things simultaneously.
     
21. When I encounter a competitive person, I feel a need to challenge him or her.
     
22. I tend to fill up my spare time with thoughts and activities related to my work (or school or family care).
     
23. I am frequently upset by the unfairness of life.
     
24. I find it anguishing to wait in line.
 
When faced with stressful or time-pressured situations:
25. I use effective time-management methods such as keeping track of my time, making to-do lists and prioritising tasks.
     
26. I maintain a programme of regular exercise for fitness.
     
27. I maintain an open, trusting relationship with someone with whom I can share my frustration.
     
28. I know and practice several temporary relaxation techniques such as deep breathing and muscle relaxation.
     
29. I frequently affirm my priorities so that less important things don't drive out more important things.
     
30. I maintain balance in my life by pursuing a variety of interests outside of work.
     
31. I have a close relationship with someone who serves as my mentor or advisor.
     
32. I effectively utilise others in accomplishing work assignments.
     
33. I encourage others to generate recommended solutions, not just questions, when they come to me with problems or issues.
     
34. I strive to redefine problems as opportunities for improvement and learning.
 
 
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