What's in Your Stress Bowl? 

Your body has a bowl. 
I call it the Stress Bowl.

Everything your body has to deal with gets added to that bowl. Hormonal changes, poor sleep, blood sugar ups and downs, emotional stress, pain, busy days and digestive issues all add to your body's overall workload.

As the bowl becomes fuller, your body has to work harder to keep everything working well. 
That's often when symptoms begin to appear.

This quick quiz will help you recognise the pressures that may be filling your Stress Bowl, including some you might not think of as stress.
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Let’s start with a few quick questions....

Just go with what feels most like you — there are no right or wrong answers.




1. I often feel worse after eating... even when I've eaten something healthy.*
2. My energy dips or crashes during the day *
3. I rely on caffeine, sugar, or snacks to keep me going *
4. I feel responsible for everyone else and rarely put myself first *
5. I struggle to switch off, even when I have time to relax*
6. I feel overwhelmed but keep pushing through *
7. I feel tired but wired, especially in the evenings*
8. I’m constantly on screens or feel mentally “on” all the time *
9. I wake up feeling stiff, achy, or tense *
I carry tension in my body, especially in my shoulders, neck or jaw.*

© Jo Hayns