How well do you measure up with your self care and balance?  Are you drowning, barely getting through the day, living in a sustainable way but with some room for improvement or thriving and enjoying life?  Everyone’s concept of balance is different and we find enjoyment in a variety of activities.  This self assessment is a great tool to help you identify some strengths and some opportunities hat exist in your lifestyle.

The best part is that you can begin making some of these changes right away.  Other changes may take some planning and collaboration with other individuals, but at least you will have the awareness and you will be able to create a game plan.  When you are healthy, happy and whole not only do you benefit from a more fulfilled life, but your family, friends,  and community are better served by you too.

1. Take a few minutes to complete the survey and read the interpretation of your score.  Read the brief directions, and answer honestly.  It will only take 5-10 minutes.

2. Identify 2-3 things you can do to improve your self care and take action!

3. After implementing these changes, you can retake the same assessment in 3-6 months and see if there are any changes.

For example for myself, I identified that I need to get more sleep, let little annoyances go and not bring home stress from work.

http://www.headington-institute.org/files/test_self-care-and-lifestyle-inventory_best_76305.pdf