Overall Results (score 42)

While Sam shows some degree of resilience, it is limited at best. This is a concern, especially if he doesn't have other skills and traits that can compensate, like good coping skills or a positive mindset. It takes time for him to recover from hardships and failures, which can impact his mood and confidence level. It is likely that he views setbacks and challenges from a perspective of limitation, and rarely sees them as a chance to learn and become stronger.

Commitment (score 42)

Sam is not very committed to his life's activities; he often fails to find meaning in what he does. He should keep in mind that people who fill their lives with meaningful activities and find interest and enjoyment in even the simplest of undertakings tend to deal with stress better. They are able to look ahead to the future payback of their efforts rather than getting bogged down in the here-and-now drudgery that so many people experience; in fact, they don't really see it as drudgery. Instead, they see work as a necessary step towards getting where they want to be. They can push through the difficult or boring times and consider a job well done to be extremely satisfying. Sam should consider making changes in his life to make it more fulfilling or, conversely, changing his mindset and looking for ways to enjoy the things that he has to do.

Control (score 42)

Sam often feels that he has little control over his life during stressful, challenging times. This means that he does not perceive himself as having the power to change difficult situations. Sam may at times feel helpless rather than empowered in the face of taxing situations, and fail to take responsibility for his role in failures in his professional life. Sam is not likely to be proactive about dealing with problems; instead, he likely tries to avoid the stress of facing difficulty head-on. People who feel a lack of control are more likely to experience learned helplessness; they are prone to becoming hopeless about their ability to turn around difficult situations in their lives. When he is feeling stressed, Sam needs to take a moment to assess the problems and look at what he can do to make the issue better. Taking concrete steps in that direction can enhance his perception of control. However, he should also be realistic about what he absolutely cannot change and learn to let those things go.

Challenge (score 41)

Hardships and unexpected setbacks in his life often throw Sam for a loop. He tends to feel upset, unmotivated, or frustrated in the face of change, failure, or other barriers to his goals. Sam frequently fails to look on the bright side and find the good in such situations. Even though it can be difficult to see the silver lining, being positive is a helpful method for overcoming difficult times. It would be better for Sam in the long run if he learned to view setbacks either as an exciting challenge, a game to beat, an opportunity, or as a way to learn something new. People who view setbacks as a positive challenge rather than a hardship are usually able to move forward from difficult situations sooner; they learn from their mistakes, and are more flexible with their plans in life.