How Healthy Are You?

Choice is the power to control your life. Consistently making wise decisions is key to becoming the person you were created to be.

Goals – I regularly set and write down goals for the most important areas in my life.

Discipline – I am good at delaying gratification until I achieve the goals I set.

Habits – I am able to curb unhealthy habits and replace them with more beneficial alternatives.

Balance – I recognize when my life is out of balance and effectively make changes to correct my actions and priorities.

Mission – I have a personal mission statement that describes my values and guides the decisions I make on a daily basis.

Rest is the restoration of your body, mind and spirit. Your best rest includes a good night's sleep and making time to relax daily, weekly and yearly.

Sleep – I sleep soundly for 7-9 hours in a 24-hour period.

Media – I make a conscious effort to limit screen time.

Daily – I take adequate breaks throughout my workday.

Weekly – I reserve one day a week to set aside my regular work and focus on rest, relationships and reflection.

Yearly – At least once a year, I “get away” from my regular routine and experience relaxation and rejuvenation.

Environment is what lies outside your body and affects what takes place inside you. What you perceive through your senses impacts your well-being.

Nature – I routinely engage in outdoor activities that allow me to enjoy nature, sunshine and fresh air.

Clutter – My personal space (home, work, car, etc.) is organized and free of clutter.

Home – My home environment gives me a sense of well-being.

Sight – I have plants, pictures, art or other things in my personal space that bring me joy.

Sound – I have found ways to bring peace to my personal space through music, nature or sometimes silence.

Activity is the movement of your body and the development of your mind. Exercising both can keep you alert and energized.

Aerobic – I get 150+ minutes of cardio exercise throughout the week, such as walking, jogging, cycling, cardio machines or swimming.

Strength – I have a muscle development routine, such as weightlifting, resistance bands, body weight exercises and core strengthening, that challenges me at least 3 times a week.

Movement – I take opportunities to increase my movement throughout the day, such as taking stairs instead of the elevator, walking instead of driving and doing stretches.

Mental Fitness – I work my mind by doing activities such as puzzles, reading, playing a musical instrument, enjoying a hobby or learning a new skill.

Support – I have family or friends that support my activity goals and encourage me to follow through with my commitments. This may include an exercise partner who helps keep me accountable and makes my activity more enjoyable.

Trust in God is knowing that God loves you unconditionally. This trusting relationship brings peace during tough times and gives hope for the future.

Faith – I believe there is a Creator ultimately in control of the universe.

Prayer – I talk honestly with God about my life, hopes, fears, desires and needs.

Acceptance – I have peace knowing that God loves me, accepts me and is with me.

Contemplation – I set aside time for personal spiritual development, such as praying, studying, meditating, praising or journaling.

Fellowship – I participate in a faith community that supports my spiritual growth.

Interpersonal relationships are the social connections you have with others. Healthy relationships bring happiness and make life better.

Family – I have a good relationship with my family in which I give and receive love.

Friendship – I have friends I enjoy and with whom I can be myself. I share my true thoughts and feelings with at least one close friend.

Priorities – I do whatever it takes to nurture and grow the important relationships in my life.

Forgiveness – When someone hurts me, I forgive them. When I hurt someone else, I am quick to seek their forgiveness.

Outreach – I am involved in volunteer activities where I can serve others. This may include charity work, community service, spiritual outreach, etc.

Outlook is the way you view your world. A positive attitude shapes your choices and how you interact with others.

Attitude – I have a positive attitude that impacts the way I view life, the world and the people with whom I interact.

Acceptance – I accept myself despite my faults and limitations.

Responsibility – I take responsibility for my feelings and actions and do not blame others.

Control – When I can’t control my circumstances, I am able to control my reaction or attitude toward them.

Self-Compassion – I can forgive myself when I make a mistake or a poor choice.

The foods you choose today will dictate how you look and feel tomorrow.

Perspective – I have a healthy and positive relationship with food.

Colors – I regularly eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables from all parts of the color spectrum and am aware of the nutritional value.

Processed Food – I avoid processed and fast food whenever possible.

Water – I drink at least 6-8 glasses of water every day.

Weight – My body mass index (BMI) and my weight are within healthy guidelines.