A stress log can help you identify your major stressors, and it can help you identify trends in those stressors. Identifying the cause of stress can help you reduce the number and impact of stressors in your life, and it can help you manage the stress that does occur.
A basic stress log is pictured below:
We suggest that you copy this form into a three-ring binder or a spiral notebook. You can modify this form to suit your needs, but we recommend keeping the basic fields intact, as it will help with the next steps.