Everyone copes with pressure differently. Answer honestly to discover whether you’re Task-Focused, Emotion-Oriented, Social, or Avoidant under stress.
When a deadline looms, you…
Create a to-do list and tackle tasks one by one
Notice your feelings and journal or meditate on them
Call a friend or colleague to vent and get support
Put it off and distract yourself with other activities
After a heated argument, you…
Plan a step-by-step fix to resolve the issue
Reflect on why you felt angry or hurt
Reach out to someone you trust for comfort
Ignore it and hope it blows over
When work and life collide, you…
Block off focused work time and get through it
Take a moment to breathe and center yourself
Plan a group activity or coffee break with friends
Scroll social media until you feel better (or forget)
Faced with unexpected bad news, you…
Look for practical next steps you can take
Sit quietly and process your emotions
Seek a hug, call, or chat with someone supportive
Distract yourself with a show or hobby
When you feel overwhelmed, you tend to…
Break tasks into small, manageable pieces
Notice the tension in your body and breathe deeply
Invite a friend over or join a group activity
Put your headphones on and tune out the world
Before a big presentation, you…
Rehearse until you know every detail cold
Use affirmations or mindfulness to calm nerves
Chat with colleagues or friends for encouragement
Delay prep until the last minute and hope for the best
After a long stressful day, you…
Plan tomorrow’s tasks so you feel prepared
Spend time with your thoughts, maybe meditate
Text or meet up with friends to unwind
Binge-watch a series or play games until late
When pressure hits, you find relief by…
Structuring your day with clear goals
Checking in on how you feel and calming your mind
Sharing your stress with someone who cares
Escaping into distractions until you “reset”
Task-Focused
You cope by organizing and tackling stressors head-on. Structure and plans help you feel in control.
Emotion-Oriented
You pay close attention to your feelings, using reflection or mindfulness to process stress.
Social
You lean on others, friends, family, colleagues—for support and reassurance during tough times.
Avoidant
You prefer to shift your focus away, using distractions or postponement to manage stress.
