| I exercise 5 days in the week for about a half an hour. | |
| I enjoy myself when I exercise. | |
| I perform strength training exercises twice a week. | |
| I perform flexibility exercises routinely. | |
| I perform balance exercises routinely. |
| I have learned about stress and its effect on the mind and body. | |
| I am familiar with stress reduction techniques, and I use at least one when I feel that I am anxious, annoyed, or worried. | |
| I know about stress resiliency, and I practice enhancing my resiliency on a regular basis. | |
| I don’t get angry easily. | |
| I meditate, take deep breaths, practice yoga, or do mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) regularly. |
| I use mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow. | |
| I write thank you notes or express my gratitude verbally. | |
| I celebrate success when it happens. | |
| I concentrate on the task at hand fully without distraction. | |
| I am optimistic about the day. |
| If I sit for over an hour, I stand up and take a break for five minutes each hour. | |
| If I feel frustrated and annoyed, I take a few deep breaths to calm down. | |
| I take my vacation every year. | |
| When I am at home, I make sure to turn off my computer and put my work projects away at least for an hour at dinner time. | |
| After working on the same project for a few hours, I step away from it to get perspective on it. |
| I do a variety of different exercises. | |
| I try to have a rainbow of colors on my plate. | |
| I enjoy a variety of fruits and vegetables. | |
| I like to try new activities. | |
| I spend time and connect with a wide range of friends. |
| I have a friend who I know energizes me. | |
| I have identified at least one activity that brings me joy and energy. | |
| I am able to avoid situations and people that drain my energy. | |
| I only drink two cups of coffee a day. | |
| I don’t rely on sugar/sweets or cookies for a quick energy fix. |
| I perform mini experiments on myself regularly. | |
| I am curious as to what foods are good for my body. | |
| I am curious as to what effect physical activity has on my body. | |
| I read about the latest research findings in medicine, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and/or exercise. | |
| I talk about health with family and friends. |
| I feel that I have a clear purpose in life. | |
| I am able to prioritize my activities and projects easily. | |
| I make sure that my activities and projects are in alignment with my values. | |
| I have identified the people and activities that are most important to me. | |
| I am using my strengths to fulfill my purpose. |
| I eat 4 fruits a day. | |
| I eat 5 or more vegetables a day. | |
| I know proper portions for protein, carbohydrates, and fats, and I eat those portions. | |
| I think about the food that I eat and ask myself if it is good for my body. | |
| I view food as fuel, as medicine, and enjoyment too. |
| I sleep 7-8 hours a night. | |
| I don’t drink coffee after noon time. | |
| I have a bedtime routine in which I relax before bed. | |
| I don’t sleep with my phone on in the bedroom. | |
| I take 20 minute naps when I am over tired. |
| I set long-term goals for myself, share them with someone, and review them. | |
| I set three-month goals for myself, share them with someone, and work toward them. | |
| I set monthly goals and share them with someone. | |
| I set weekly goals and share them with someone. | |
| I set daily goals for myself and keep myself accountable for them. |
| I can name at least one person who brings me strength. | |
| I am involved with a group (activity, exercise class, art class, religious affiliation or the like) | |
| I visit with friends on the phone or in person at least 5 times a week. | |
| I have a healthy relationship with my spouse, partner, or best friend. | |
| I have a pet or plant that I can nurture and spend time with every day. |