Stress Resources- Mental Stress
| Symptoms of Cognitive Stress | Symptoms of Spiritual Stress |
| lethargy | Lost of Connection |
| confusion | cynicism |
| whirling mind | loss of meaning |
| forgetfulness, dull senses | looking for magic |
| poor concentration, low productivity | doubt |
| negative self-talk, poor memory | feelings of emptiness |
| negative attitude, no new ideas | needing to “prove” oneself |
| boredom, spacing out | loss of direction |
| daydreaming, indecisive | apathy |
| preoccupied, poor judgment | martyrdom |
| difficult to fall asleep | |
| convinced all turns out for the worst | unforgiving |
Adapted from Structured Exercises in Stress Management, Volume 1, Nancy Loving Tubesing & Donald A. Tubesing, editors, Whole Person Associates, 210 West Michigan, Duluth MN 55802