CNB Quiz: What do your choices say about your stress-coping style?

What's your stress-coping style?

Avoid the problem, vent about it to friends or give up? What would you do when faced with stressful situations?
Take this easy quiz to find out how you deal with stress and get tips on healthy ways to cope.

Scenario 1 of 5

Your family members are quarrelling every day. It stresses you out, so you decide to:

Vent your feelings by talking to your friends Find out the root of the problem and suggest a solution that works for everyone Remove yourself from the situation and avoid coming home until it’s settled

Scenario 2 of 5

You have a big assignment due very soon. The amount of research required is overwhelming. You choose to:

List down what you need to do and come up with a schedule Hype yourself up and see this as an opportunity to test your time-management skills Relax first, worry later – play the latest computer game or catch up on a TV show

Scenario 3 of 5

You don’t seem to fit in well with your new group of friends and you feel lousy. You decide to:

Turn to retail therapy to lift your mood Find out why you feel this way and analyse if you need to change certain habits or if it's just because you have different interests Tell yourself that this is part of the process of making new friends, and that sometimes, opposites attract

Scenario 4 of 5

A drastic change in daily routines as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic made you anxious. To cope, you choose to:

Order your favourite bubble tea and listen to music while trying not to think about change and uncertainty Socialise with friends via video calls to let off steam Come up with a schedule to structure your life, including time to exercise, read or cook

Scenario 5 of 5

You are having trouble falling asleep at night. After several sleepless nights, you decide to:

Stop browsing social media before bed Browse through social media first instead of sleeping Share your frustration with family members or friends who may relate to this problem