Coping with Stress and Anxiety Quiz

Which of the following is a common physical symptom of stress?

• Feeling hungry all the time

• Headaches

• Improved memory

• Increased energy

What is one way anxiety can affect your daily life?

• Making you feel sleepy after exercise

• Helping you remember everything perfectly

• Causing you to worry about things that might not happen

• Making you laugh more often

Which of the following is a mindfulness technique?

• Multitasking while watching TV

• Eating quickly without noticing the taste

• Paying close attention to your breathing

• Ignoring your feelings

How can regular physical activity help with stress?

• It increases your stress levels

• It helps your body release endorphins, which improve mood

• It makes you feel more tired and grumpy

• It causes you to forget things

What is a healthy sleep habit?

• Using your phone right before bed

• Going to bed at a different time every night

• Having a regular bedtime routine

• Drinking fizzy drinks before sleeping

Which breathing exercise can help reduce anxiety?

• Holding your breath for as long as possible

• Taking slow, deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth

• Breathing very quickly

• Only breathing through your mouth

Which of the following is NOT a sign of stress?

• Sweaty palms

• Feeling calm and relaxed

• Trouble sleeping

• Upset stomach

How many hours of sleep do most students your age need each night?

• 4-5 hours

• 6-7 hours

• 8-10 hours

• 12-14 hours

Which of these activities is most likely to help you feel less anxious?

• Going for a walk in the park

• Staying indoors all day

• Drinking lots of fizzy drinks

• Playing video games all night

What is the main purpose of practising mindfulness?

• To ignore your feelings

• To focus on the present moment and reduce stress

• To remember everything you did yesterday

• To make you run faster