ClearBreathsWhat is the stress test?
This check is modelled on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), one of the most widely used measures of how unpredictable, overloaded and out of control life has felt to you recently. It doesn’t measure events — it measures how stressed you feel about them, which is what actually affects your body and mind.
You’ll answer ten questions about the past month on a simple 0–4 scale. Your answers are added up (some are reverse-scored) into a 0–40 result with a low, moderate or high band. Nothing is sent anywhere — the scoring happens entirely on your device.
How to use it
- Set aside two quiet minutes and answer about the last month, not just today.
- Pick the option that’s most true on average — first instinct is usually right.
- Answer all ten questions to get a valid score.
- Read your stress band and what it suggests.
- Try the recommended breathing technique, then notice how you feel.
Why people use it
- A clear, research-based number instead of a vague “I’m stressed”
- See which areas of stress are weighing on you most
- Private — scoring happens on your device, nothing is stored
- Get a breathing technique matched to your result
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What is the Perceived Stress Scale?
The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is a classic self-report questionnaire that asks how unpredictable, overloaded and uncontrollable your life has felt over the last month. It’s used widely in research because how stressed you feel predicts health outcomes better than counting stressful events.
What’s a normal stress score?
On a 0–40 scale, roughly 0–13 is low, 14–26 is moderate, and 27–40 is high perceived stress. Most people sit in the moderate band. A higher score isn’t a diagnosis — it’s a signal to build in more recovery.
Is this stress test accurate?
It’s based on a validated questionnaire and gives a reliable snapshot of your perceived stress, but it’s a wellbeing self-check, not a clinical assessment. If stress is affecting your sleep, health or relationships, talk to a professional.
How can breathing lower stress?
Slow breathing with a longer exhale shifts you out of “fight or flight” and into “rest and digest,” lowering heart rate and the felt intensity of stress within a couple of minutes. The tool matches a technique to your score.
Is my result private?
Yes. The questions are scored right in your browser. Nothing you select is sent to a server or saved, so you can answer honestly.