How is Your Self-Care?…

Quiz Time: How is Your Self-Care?

In our hectic full-on overwhelmed lives, taking care of ourselves is more important than ever — yet it’s often the last thing on our minds…and it may even slip off our To Do lists regularly. Instead, we are consumed with meeting deadlines, attending unproductive meetings, using lunch time to run errands, cleaning the house during kids’ naptime, and so on. Only, what is more important than you?

Living the heavy feeling of overwhelm can only go on for so long before you break. And there is no warranty on YOU! The negative impact is not worth challenging relationships, financial concerns, and/or ill health. It’s time for you to live with clarity, balance, and along with them, freedom!

Curious about how you’re doing? Take this self-quiz to see how well you’re taking care of yourself. Answer True or False to the following statements:

1. When I’m upset and/or feeling sad, I talk about the situation with someone (i.e. a friend, family member or therapist). And if I need help, I ask for it.
2. I let go of the way things used to be. I release worry about the future. I accept the way things are today.
3. Every day I do something physically active (even if it’s just a walk around the block or a 15-minute workout).
4. I consume healthy food and beverages. I take the time to enjoy my meals. I set aside other activities while I eat (i.e. work, driving, watching TV, reading).
5. I think positively. I view problems as opportunities to learn and grow.
6. I can say ‘no’ when I need or want to.
7. I remember to breathe.
8. If I’m experiencing physical symptoms, I go to the appropriate health care professional. I don’t panic about the symptoms, nor do I deny them either.
9. I am comfortable with “good enough.” I don’t require perfection in everything that I do. I don’t expect others to be perfect either.
10. I recognize that tasks require different levels of focus and effort. Those that take less effort save energy for those that push me to work harder.
11. I get enough sound sleep most nights.
12. I value my personal relationships and give them the time and energy they deserve.
13. I enjoy recreational activities and social time. My hobbies make me happy.
14. I choose healthy ways to relieve stress. I don’t rely on potentially harmful activities (i.e. smoking, drinking, gambling, overeating).
15. I recognize the importance of breaks during the day, as well as vacations. I regularly take time for myself to rest and refresh.
16. I listen to and respect my feelings.

If you answered ‘false’ to several of these points, it may be the sign you need to jump into self-care action. Please consider honestly evaluating what is important in your life and valuing the choices you can make from here on. It’s not about regretting the past – it’s about moving forward into the future you desire for your self-care.

Rock Your Self-Loving Care!