Life Change Scale: The Stress Test

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Life Change Scale

After completing Life Change Index Scale (The Stress Test) I received my score added up to 506 points. I am not surprised that my score was high because I am the type of person that does not like change. Every time I perceive that there is going to be changes in my life my stress level becomes high. I get worried about what might happen and how I will have to change my behavior towards the new change. I begin to worry about the future and what will happen and it makes me feel uncomfortable. I am also aware that there will always be changes in my life because that is simply how life is. I feel that what I am afraid of is the unknown and I like to always feel safe and know what is going to happen next I do not like surprises.

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