Awareness begins with a mirror, a collection of self-tests.
The Perceived Daily Stress Assessment is a self-report questionnaire designed to measure how individuals experience and appraise stress in their everyday lives. The assessment focuses on the subjective perception of stress, rather than on objective stressors, capturing how unpredictable, overwhelming, or manageable daily situations are experienced.
This assessment was self-developed and inspired by the structure and theoretical foundation of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10). It adapts this framework to evaluate day-to-day stress experiences, making it suitable for use in coaching, personal development, workplace settings, and reflective practices.
Participants are asked to reflect on their experiences over a recent time period (e.g., the past week or month) and indicate how often they have felt stressed, in control, overloaded, or able to cope with daily demands. The items assess key components of perceived stress, including:
The assessment is not intended as a diagnostic instrument, but as a self-reflection tool to increase awareness of stress levels and stress-related patterns. Results can be used as a starting point for discussion, stress management interventions, coaching trajectories, or further psychological assessment when needed.