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Time Stress Questionnaire

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

0 = Seldom or never a difficulty for me
1 = Sometimes a difficulty for me
2 = Frequently a difficulty for me

____ 1. My time is directed by factors beyond my control
____ 2. Interruptions
____ 3. Chronic overload—more to do than time available
____ 4. Occasional overload
____ 5. Chronic underload—too little to do in time available
____ 6. Occasional underload
____ 7. Alternating periods of overload and underload
____ 8. Disorganization of my time
____ 9. Procrastination
____ 10. Separating home, school, and work
____ 11. Transition from work or school to home
____ 12. Finding time for regular exercise
____ 13. Finding time for daily periods of relaxation
____ 14. Finding time for friendships
____ 15. Finding time for family
____ 16. Finding time for vacations
____ 17. Easily bored
____ 18. Saying “yes” when I later wish I had said “no”
____ 19. Feeling overwhelmed by large tasks over an extended period of time
____ 20. Avoiding important tasks by frittering away time on less important ones
____ 21. Feeling compelled to assume responsibilities in groups
____ 22. Unable to delegate because no one to delegate to
____ 23. My perfectionism creates delays
____ 24. I tend to leave tasks unfinished
____ 25. I have difficulty living with unfinished tasks
____ 26. Too many projects going at one time
____ 27. Getting into time binds by trying to please others too often
____ 28. I tend to hurry even when it’s not necessary
____ 29. Lose concentration while thinking about other things I have to do
____ 30. Not enough time alone
____ 31. Feel compelled to be punctual
____ 32. Pressure related to deadlines

Scoring
Add your scores and find your rating 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

Source: Adapted from Stress Management for Wellness, 3rd edition by W. Schafer. © 1996 Wadsworth, a part of Cengage Learning, Inc.