Identify your Urban Stress factors

The 1st thing in dealing/coping with STRESS in your Urban environment is 2 Recognise the Causes. Using a system where 0 = No stress, 1 = minor stress, and 3 = I think I am going to have a nervous break down (Major Stress), Rate how stressful you find the list of items that follow. Then add up your total to determine your overall STRESS level.

NOW BE HONEST 2 YOURSELF WHEN SCORING YOURSELF AS YOU WANT AN ACCURATE RESULT!!!

• crime


• danger


• noise


• graffiti


• dirty streets


• bad smells


• polluted air


• high cost of living


• fast pace


• overcrowding


• inconsiderate neighbours


• rude people


• lack of privacy


• cramped living space


• foul language


• unfriendliness


• the homeless


• Hectic traffic


• road ragers


• lack of parking


• waiting at the check out whilst shopping


• children's safety


• limited places for kids to play

Your Urban Stress TOTAL IS =

Your Score

0 - 9 = much below average

10 - 39 = below average

40 - 69 = average

70 - 99 above average

100 + = Much above average.

Info on how to deal with your results soon.............................