This questionnaire is designed to help you discover how resilient you are. People who are more resilient are less inclined to suffer problems associated with stress because they simply “bounce back” from them without experiencing harm.

Directions Using the following scale, respond to each of the items by indicating how often you do what is indicated.

Questions for Discussion

1. How does the score you earned compare to what you would have imagined before you took this test? Was it higher or lower? Are you surprised?
2. What do these items reveal about the factors that contribute to resiliency? Did you notice that this is essentially a checklist of things to do to reduce or avoid stress?
3. What did completing this questionnaire show you about what you might be able to do to become more resilient and, therefore, harmed less by stressors?

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1 = never 2 = sometimes 3 = half the time 4 = usually 5 = always 1. I am able to "forgive and forget" whenever someone has hurt me. 2. Overall, I am more of an optimist than a pessimist. 3. I take some time out each day for quiet rest. 4. I am satisfied with the amount of time I spend having fun. 5. I find it easy to keep everything in my life organized and under control. 6. If I'm upset about something, I am able to speak about it openly. 7. I can confide in friends whenever something troubles me. 8. I usually get enough sleep to feel fully rested. 9. I make it a point to exercise regularly. 10. I eat a well-balanced diet most of the time.