Stress Level Assessment Tool

Stress Level Assessment Tool
Corporate Wellness
✦ Evidence-Based Assessment

Workplace Stress
Level Assessment

A 10-question science-backed tool to help you understand your current stress patterns and take action.

Progress Question 1 of 10
How often do you feel overwhelmed by your workload?
Consider the past two weeks.
Never — my workload feels manageable0
Rarely — occasional heavy days1
Sometimes — a few times per week2
Often — most days feel overwhelming3
Always — constant sense of overload4
How is your sleep quality on work nights?
Think about how rested you feel waking up.
Excellent — 7–9 hrs, wake refreshed0
Good — mostly solid with minor disruptions1
Fair — restless or too short several nights2
Poor — frequently tired at work3
Very poor — chronic insomnia or exhaustion4
How much control do you feel over your daily priorities?
Your ability to influence your schedule and decisions.
High control — I own my day0
Mostly in control with some external demands1
Mixed — split between autonomy and directives2
Little control — mostly reactive all day3
No control — feel powerless over my work4
How would you describe your workplace relationships?
Managers, peers, direct reports.
Supportive and collaborative0
Generally positive with minor friction1
Neutral — professional but not supportive2
Strained — some conflict or tension3
Toxic or isolating4
Rate your physical stress symptoms (0 = none, 10 = severe).
Headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, GI issues, etc.
NoneModerateSevere
0
How often do work demands spill into personal time?
Emails after hours, weekend catch-up, mental preoccupation.
Rarely — I disconnect cleanly0
Occasionally — once or twice a week1
Often — most evenings2
Very often — weekends included3
Always — no real boundary exists4
How effectively are you managing stress with healthy coping strategies?
Exercise, mindfulness, hobbies, social connection.
Very effectively — consistent healthy habits0
Mostly — some gaps but generally good1
Sometimes — inconsistent routines2
Poorly — rarely making time for recovery3
Not at all — using unhealthy coping4
How clear are you on your role expectations and success metrics?
Ambiguity in job expectations is a key stressor.
Very clear — goals and KPIs are well defined0
Mostly clear — minor ambiguities1
Somewhat unclear — shifting expectations2
Unclear — frequent confusion about priorities3
Very unclear — no sense of what “good” looks like4
Do you feel psychologically safe to speak up at work?
Sharing ideas, raising concerns, or admitting mistakes without fear.
Completely — my voice is respected0
Mostly — occasionally self-censor on sensitive topics1
Sometimes — depends on the audience2
Rarely — often hold back to avoid judgment3
Never — fear of retaliation or ridicule4
Overall, how would you rate your current emotional wellbeing?
Your general mood and sense of life satisfaction.
Thriving — energized, positive, fulfilled0
Good — generally content with minor ups and downs1
Neutral — going through the motions2
Struggling — more low than high3
Depleted — running on empty4
0
Low

📊 Stress by Category
Workload & Demands—
Sleep & Recovery—
Control & Clarity—
Workplace Relationships—
Physical Wellbeing—
Coping Effectiveness—
💡 Personalized Recommendations

This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing significant distress, please reach out to a licensed professional or your company’s EAP.