I hope you enjoyed last month’s issue, “How to ‘No’ better.” Affirming
your own boundaries is a step towards having the time, energy,
and respect to live a life you can feel good about. This month,
I’ve provided you with a little quiz, the Happiness Rating
Scale. Answer the questions to evaluate how close or far away
you are from enjoying your true self.
Rate how the following twenty statements reflect your life currently.
I agree with the following statements: Usually(3
pts) Sometimes (2 pts)Rarely (1
pt)
1. I have enough energy throughout the day.
2. I am comfortable with my physical appearance and sexuality.
3. I get enough sleep at night.
4. I drink water and eat fruits and vegetables.
5. I engage in a sport or physical activity several times
a week.
6. I am true to my values.
7. I maintain a sense of hope about my future.
8. The choices I make for myself have increased my sense
of well-being.
9. When I feel sad or frustrated, I take time to care for
myself.
10. I am able to list at least five positive qualities about
myself.
11. The amount of stress in my life feels manageable.
12. I can depend on my immediate family.
13. My social and intimate relationships bring me joy.
14. I have least one close friend and several social acquaintances.
15. I go out with friends at least four times a month.
16. I can express my feelings and needs to others.
17. There is a sense of purpose in my life and my actions.
18. I cope well in a crisis.
19. I have engaged in an enjoyable activity or hobby this
week.
20. I can focus on a task or chore until I make progress.
Your Life Happiness Analysis:
This quiz is meant to rate the four core factors that contribute
to a sense of happiness: Body, Mind, Love & Friendship, and
Life Skills. The questions have been grouped in exactly this order.
A score below 10 in any of the 4 areas indicates a “low” score;
a score of 5 or below indicates an area of immediate concern.
Questions 1-5: Body: A healthy body is a key component to a happy life,
and is a reflection of how you care for yourself. Interestingly
enough, physical needs can have direct and serious effects on
your mental and physical functioning. A low score indicates a
strong possibility that your physical wellness is being neglected.
Questions 6-10 Mind: Your mind rating is a score of your mind's clarity,
ability, and motivation. Higher scores indicate clear and capable
thinking, self-awareness, and the ability to take actions based
on personal insight. A higher score indicates a greater sense
of balance, while a lower score may indicate that your thought
processes are impeding your ability to live the life you deserve.
Something as simple as recognizing your thoughts may change the
way you look at your life.
Questions 11-15 Love and Friendship: Your satisfaction in life is closely
related to your ability to give and receive love in a healthy
manner. This depends on how honest, healthy, and dependable your
social network is, as well as the quality of the connections between
you and your loved ones. Sharing your heart with another person
is one of life's most glorious, terrifying, and rewarding experiences.
Questions 16-20 Life: Your life rating accounts for how satisfied, successful,
capable, and balanced you are. It is based not only in your feelings
about your inner and outer world, but also on your willingness
to take actions to enhance your sense of fulfillment. This is
not simply the sum of all parts, but the knowledge that your dreams
are worth acting upon.
Once you become aware of what may be holding you back, you
have made the first step in taking control of your own joy. Remember
that it is just as important, if not more so, to appreciate the
areas of yourself that are already healthy and enriching.
If you would like to talk more about how awareness
can translate into action, call (415-710-7036) or