SECTION 4

SUPRA 14-U STRESS AUDIT

The First Circuit Breaker – The "Root Cause Sieve"

Thoughts, Decisions, and Solutions as Causes of Stress Addiction

 The Stress Map: Diagnosing the 14 Root Causes

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SUPRA 14-U STRESS AUDIT

© Dr. Sujendra Prakash, Ph.D.

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SUPRA 14-U STRESS AUDIT

We experience stress not just because of our environment, but because of our internal programming. This 14-point screener maps the precise root causes behind your mental strain.

Instructions: Honestly select how frequently you slip into these cognitive, decision-making, and coping patterns.

Head 1: Faulty Thoughts

How your mind distorts or misinterprets current reality.

1-U: Undesired Wants

Am I pursuing something simply because others value it?

1
Never 2
Rarely 3
Sometimes 4
Often 5
Always

2-U: Unwanted Desires

Am I strongly wanting something currently unavailable?

1
Never 2
Rarely 3
Sometimes 4
Often 5
Always

3-U: Unsolicited Emotions

Am I treating emotions as facts?

1
Never 2
Rarely 3
Sometimes 4
Often 5
Always

4-U: Unnecessary Expectations

Am I expecting myself to be perfect, others to behave differently, or life to be fair all the time?

1
Never 2
Rarely 3
Sometimes 4
Often 5
Always

Head 2: Weak Decisions

Where paralyzing or unaligned choices exhaust your mental bandwidth.

5-U: Unfavorable Comparisons

Am I comparing myself with others?

1
Never 2
Rarely 3
Sometimes 4
Often 5
Always

6-U: Unclear Directions

Do I know exactly where I am heading? (Reverse-scored)

1
Never 2
Rarely 3
Sometimes 4
Often 5
Always

7-U: Unresolved Choices

Am I postponing an important decision?

1
Never 2
Rarely 3
Sometimes 4
Often 5
Always

8-U: Unrealistic Goals

Am I expecting more than current resources allow?

1
Never 2
Rarely 3
Sometimes 4
Often 5
Always

Head 3: Inappropriate Solutions

Flawed or unsustainable coping strategies used to mask pressure.

9-U: Unexpected Barriers

Did I fail to anticipate obstacles?

1
Never 2
Rarely 3
Sometimes 4
Often 5
Always

10-U: Unfulfilled Satisfaction

Have I ignored what I already have?

1
Never 2
Rarely 3
Sometimes 4
Often 5
Always

11-U: Unopposed Frustrations

Have I allowed frustrations to accumulate?

1
Never 2
Rarely 3
Sometimes 4
Often 5
Always

12-U: Unconquered Pressures

Am I carrying pressure without a plan?

1
Never 2
Rarely 3
Sometimes 4
Often 5
Always

13-U: Unwelcome Tiredness

Am I exhausted but continuing without recovery?

1
Never 2
Rarely 3
Sometimes 4
Often 5
Always

14-U: Unending Boredom

Am I seeking stimulation instead of purpose?

1
Never 2
Rarely 3
Sometimes 4
Often 5
Always

Your Root Cause Profiling Results

Total Friction Score: 0 / 70

Category Footprints:

Faulty Thoughts Friction: 0/20

Weak Decisions Friction: 0/20

Inappropriate Solutions Friction: 0/30

1. Global Core Interpretation Matrix (Total Score out of 70)

• 14 to 25 | High Psychological Alignment: The individual handles baseline demands beautifully. They hold clean emotional boundaries, make crisp decisions, and apply healthy coping protocols.
• 26 to 50 | Adaptive Vulnerability: The standard operating baseline for most modern workers. The user is keeping up superficially, but specific internal "U-variables" are draining energy behind the scenes.
• 51 to 70 | Chronic Systemic Overload: The internal root architecture is actively generating stress. The way the user processes challenges, avoids decisions, or attempts to fix problems is directly contributing to their burnout.

2. Deep-Dive Pillar Breakdown

To help them decode their scores further, teach them how to review their sub-scores:

• Faulty Thoughts (Max 20 points): Measures the precision of the user's worldview. High scores here indicate they are fighting reality rather than managing it.
• Weak Decisions (Max 20 points): Measures execution. High scores indicate profound energy loss due to hesitation, lack of explicit boundaries, or constant upward comparisons.
• Inappropriate Solutions (Max 30 points): Measures defensive mechanics. High scores mean they are trying to "cure" stress using methods that actually deepen it (e.g., survival mode with zero recovery or chasing short-term dopamine instead of purpose).

👉 Find explanations for each of the 14-U Root Causes

 The Stress Map: Diagnosing the 14-U Root Causes

The First Circuit Breaker – The "Root Cause Sieve"

Thoughts, Decisions, and Solutions as Causes of Stress Addiction

Find out if you are already under stress through an interactive Quiz

Supra 6-Faces Stress Audit

👉 [ Return to SUPRA STRESS BUSTERS ]

👉 [ Use What Kind of Stress Are You Experiencing Right Now? ]

👉 [ Use RAT (Real or Apparent Threat) Analysis ]

👉 [ Use Pressure Handling (From Overload to Control) ]

👈 [ 44 Types of Guilt We Experience (And Why They Affect Us)]

👈 [ Guilt Analysis ]

Is your guilt real or apparent?

Find out through RAT (Real or Apparent Threat) Analysis

Feeling Guilty? Start Here.

👉  The Real Cause of Burnout May Not Be What You Think!

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Befriending Stress
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By Dr. Sujendra Prakash, Ph.D.