QUIZ: 13 questions to know if you are stressed

S-T-R-E-S-S. This six letter word can extract happiness from your life and leave you in melancholy. Ask yourself these questions to know if stress has become a part of your life. If you answer YES to more than ten questions, you really need to do something to throw this grievous word out of your life. (Picture Courtesy- ShutterStock Images)

If trivial things leave you irritated and annoyed, you are suffering from stress. The best way to avoid this situation is to meditate. It’ll help you soothe your mind and destress. (Picture Courtesy- ShutterStock Images)

If waiting for an elevator, bus or even a friend annoys you, you are suffering from stress. Try doing meditation. It’ll help you stay calm in such irritable situations. (Picture Courtesy- ShutterStock Images)

People have a habit of drinking a cup of tea/coffee twice a day. But when it goes beyond that, it can do a lot of harm and can be a sign of stress. Your caffeine-intake must be reduced as much as possible. (Picture Courtesy- ShutterStock Images)

If you have ever found yourself in a situation when you experience difficulty in breathing, it might be because of stress. Incorporate breathing exercises in your daily routine to release your tension any time of the day. (Picture Courtesy- ShutterStock Images)

Not taking proper sleep will make your body stressed, both physically and mentally. It can act as a cause as well as a symptom. So make sure you get ample sleep no matter what you are going through to make your day a jubilant one. (Picture Courtesy- ShutterStock Images)

If you are one of those who thinks a lot, and which eventually leaves you in anxiety, you are suffering from stress. You start panicking about something, which has not even happened. So stop that over-thinking right away. (Picture Courtesy- ShutterStock Images)

We often react to a statement without even understanding it properly. But when in stress, you over react to things, which are trivial in nature. Keeping calm is something you can do to avoid this situation. (Picture Courtesy- ShutterStock Images)

People suffering from stress often end up in a situation where they sweat without doing any physical work. If you are amongst them, you need to stop thinking unnecessarily and stay calm.
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If you get annoyed when interrupted by someone in the course of something, you might be suffering from stress. You need to stay calm in such situations and let the other person has his say as well. (Picture Courtesy- ShutterStock Images)

If you refrain from discussing your worries, stress can be the reason. After all, sharing always help. So when you are anxious, tell your friend about it. You will feel better. (Picture Courtesy- ShutterStock Images)

‘All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy’. No second thoughts to the fact that that Jack can be you. So indulge in fun activities, which make you happy. It’ll help you destress. (Picture Courtesy- ShutterStock Images)

We often indulge in drinking alcohol when stressed. You must be unaware of the fact that alcohol will eventually make this state of stress prolonged. So, go for drinks like green tea, they’ll revitalize your body mentally and physically. (Picture Courtesy- ShutterStock Images)

Smoking does no good to your body. You might not know but stress is also a side effect of smoking. So don’t delay and get rid of this habit ASAP. (Picture Courtesy- ShutterStock Images)


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