Take this quiz to see how well you are making yourself a priority in every aspect of your life:
True False
___ ____ 1. The only way I can successfully manage my life is to take care of myself physically and emotionally.
___ ____ 2. Nurturing myself enlarges my capacity to help others.
___ ____ 3. I eat healthfully and exercise regularly.
___ ____ 4. I get check-ups, go to the dentist, and take preventative precautions.
___ ____ 5. I set aside personal, quiet time for myself, whether I’m meditating or simply letting my thoughts drift.
___ ____ 6. I experience the gifts of each season: snow ball fighting, gardening, going to barbequeing and playing in leaves
___ ____ 7. I do what I love, whether that’s cooking, painting, writing, dancing, singing or another creative pursuit.
___ ____ 8. Reaching out to others enriches my life. I spend quality time with family and friends.
___ ____ 9. I give my time, energy and experience where it is most useful.
___ ____ 10. I recognize my emotional signals that tell me I’m out of balance: irritability, overwhelm, resentment.
___ ____ 11. I realize when I stress my immune system with overactivity, so I stop and take care of myself.
___ ____ 12. I don’t overwork myself and know how to say no to requests for my time.
___ ____ 13. I listen to and honor the requests my body makes for such things as a nap, a walk, green vegetables, hot soup.
___ ____ 14. If I have something planned for myself, I don’t just toss that aside when someone makes a request of me.
___ ____ 15. I’m busy, but I find time to do the things I want to do.
___ ____ 16. I regularly experience well-being, contentment, peace, joy and happiness.
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