The following list describes time-related difficulties people sometimes experience. Please indicate how often each is a difficulty for you, using numbers shown:

Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	My time is directed by factors beyond my control
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Interruptions
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Chronic overload—more to do than time available
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Occasional overload
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Chronic underload—too little to do in time available
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Occasional underload
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Alternating periods of overload and underload
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Disorganization of my time
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Procrastination
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Separating home, school, and work
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Transition from work or school to home
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Finding time for regular exercise
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Finding time for daily periods of relaxation
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Finding time for friendships
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Finding time for family
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Finding time for vacations
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Easily bored
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Saying "yes" when I later wish I had said "no"
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Feeling overwhelmed by large tasks over an extended period of time
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Avoiding important tasks by frittering away time on less important ones
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Feeling compelled to assume responsibilities in groups
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Unable to delegate because no one to delegate to
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	My perfectionism creates delays
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	I tend to leave tasks unfinished
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	I have difficulty living with unfinished tasks
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Too many projects going at one time
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Getting into time binds by trying to please others too often
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	I tend to hurry even when it's not necessary
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Lose concentration while thinking about other things I have to do
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Not enough time alone
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Feel compelled to be punctual
Select... Seldom or never a difficulty for me Sometimes a difficulty for me Frequently a difficulty for me	Pressure related to deadlines
	Your Score

Scoring

Compare your score to the ratings below.

0-9	Low difficulty with time-related stressors
10-19	Moderate difficulty with time-related stressors
20 or more	High difficulty with time-related stressors

Now go back and underline the five most significant time-related stressors for you. Identify two concrete strategies you can take to help relieve each of these key stressors.

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