STRESS

Mac Kotecha & Co.

Lichfield House

2 Lichfield Grove

London N3 2JP

Tel: 020 8346 0391

Fax: 020 8343 4227

E-mail:

mac.kotecha@virgin.net (Mac) anil.kotecha@virgin.net (Anil) priya.kotecha@virgin.net (Priya)

M5/OM5 - STRESS-How do you rate?

Here are 43 possible life changes. To rate yourself on the scale, add up the scores for all the events you have experienced during the past year.

Over 150 - you should make changes to your lifestyle to avoid developing a stress related illness.

Over 300 - Take immediate steps to reduce the amount of stress in your life. Consider some form of therapy to reduce the effects of stress.

Death of spouse	100
Divorce	73
Marital separation	65
Jail term	63
Death of close family member	63
Personal injury or illness	53
Marriage	50
Loss of job	47
Marital reconciliation	45
Retirement	45
Change in health of family member	44
Pregnancy	40
Sexual problems	39
Gain of new family member	39
Business readjustment	39
Change in financial state	38
Death of close friend	37
Change to different type of work	36
Change in number of arguments with spouse	35
High mortgage	31
Foreclosure of mortgage or loan	30
Change in responsibilities at work	29
Son or daughter leaving home	29
Trouble with in-laws	29
Outstanding personal achievement	28
Spouse begins or stops work	26
Beginning or ending education	26
Change in living conditions	25
Changed personal habits	24
Trouble with boss	23
Change in working hours or conditions	20
Moving house	20
Changing schools	20
Change in leisure pursuits	19
Change in church activities	19
Change in social activities	18
Low to medium mortgage or loan	17
Altered sleeping habits	16
Change in number of family get-togethers	15
Change in eating habits	15
Going on holiday	13
Approaching Christmas season	12
Minor violations of the law	11

We take great pride in our service, and would be delighted to invite you for a free 1 hour, no obligation meeting at our comfortable offices. Simply call us on 020 8346 0391 to arrange a mutually convenient time.

This web-site was last updated on 13/06/2008

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