You can make yourself more stress resilient by improving your health behaviors, modifying your lifestyle, and building up your financial, social, personal & spiritual resources for coping with stress.
Indicate how often each of these statements is true of you. 1 is for NEVER, 5 is for ALWAYS. 2, 3 and 4 are in between. Be sure to answer every item.

1 = Never    5 = Always How Often? 1 2 3 4 5 I eat at least one hot, balanced meal per day. I get 7-8 hours of sleep at least 4 nights per week. I give and receive affection regularly. I have at least one relative within 50 miles on whom I can rely. I exercise to the point of perspiration at least twice per week. I avoid tobacco use (cigarettes, pipe, cigars, snuff, chewing tobacco). I consume fewer than 5 alcoholic drinks per week. I am the appropriate weight for my height. I have an income adequate to meet basic expenses. I get strength from my religious beliefs. I regularly attend club or social activities. I have a network of friends and acquaintances. I have one or more friends to confide in about personal matters. I am in good health (including eyesight, hearing, teeth). I am able to speak openly about my feelings when angry or worried. I have regular conversations with the people I live with about domestic problems, e.g. chores, money, and daily living issues. I do something for fun at least once a week. I am able to organize my time effectively. I drink fewer than 3 cups of coffee (or tea or cola drinks) per day. I take quiet time for myself during the day. I have an optimistic outlook on life. I am able to forgive old hurts, embarrassments, and insults.