We all face challenges all the time. And sometimes you’re going to feel stressed about those challenges.

The goal, according to experts, is to not feel overwhelmed by that stress. (That’s because overwhelming chronic stress can have debilitating effects on the body.)

To not be so overwhelmed by stress, mental health expert Heidi Hanna, PhD, a member of the Everyday Health Wellness Advisory Board, helped Everyday Health come up with this test to help you identify the patterns you tend to follow when life’s challenges show up — and help you learn the stress management tools that best suit you.

RELATED: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Stress and How to Manage It

Dr. Hanna is author of Stressaholic: 5 Steps to Transform Your Relationship With Stress and she’s developed several online tools to help individuals strengthen their cognitive abilities and stress management skills.

Take the test to learn more about your stress personality and the stress busters that will help you keep your emotions in check! Remember, there are no right or wrong answers.

Learn more about these tools to help you manage stress:

• 4 Ways to Get Started With Meditation

• The Ultimate Diet Plan for a Less-Stressed You

• Gratitude, Mindfulness, and Reframing Can All Help With Stress

• How Music Therapy Can Help With Stress

The Takeaway

Managing stress is crucial because persistent stress can have debilitating effects on your body. By understanding your personal stress patterns, you can adopt the stress management tools that work best for your needs. Using these personalized tools allows you to keep your emotions in check and handle life's challenges more effectively.