Are you ready to take a good look at your schedule and commitments and ask how you can design a life that is balanced and rich - not unbalanced and stressful? If so, let’s find out where you are.
I have designed a balance and well being survey to take stock of your life. Take the quiz below to find out where you are:
Please tick which response is most accurate for you
1. I have a good sense of my emotional, relational, physical and spiritual capacities, intentionally pulling back to rest and fill my“tank” often (Mark 1:21-39).
a) Very true
b) Mostly true
c) Sometimes true
d) Not true
2. I have time to cook and eat healthy meals and exercise regularly.
a) Very true
b) Mostly true
c) Sometimes true
d) Not true
3. People who work with me would describe me as a dependable, organised and timely person.
a) Very true
b) Mostly true
c) Sometimes true
d) Not true
4. I regularly spend time in prayer, bible study and devotional activities (at least 5 days a week).
a) Very true
b) Mostly true
c) Sometimes true
d) Not true
5. My husband and children (or other key people in my life ) get enough time, care and attention from me most of the time.
a) Very true
b) Mostly true
c) Sometimes true
d) Not true T
6. The fruit of the spirit is evident in my life and interactions with others (patience, longsuffering, self-control, goodness, kindness, faithfulness).
a) Very true
b) Mostly true
c) Sometimes true
d) Not true
7. I do not feel guilty about taking time off to rest, look after myself or to enjoy a hobby or interest.
a) Very true
b) Mostly true
c) Sometimes true
d) Not true
8. I do not often feel overwhelmed by the duties, demands and responsibilities of life.
a) Very true
b) Mostly true
c) Sometimes true
d) Not true
9. I meet regularly with a small group to share spiritual fellowship.
a) Very true
b) Mostly true
c) Sometimes true
d) Not true
10. I make time regularly to spend with friends and extended family whose company I enjoy.
a) Very true
b) Mostly true
c) Sometimes true
d) Not true
11. Those close to me would say that I am good at balancing family, rest, work, and play in a biblical way (Ex. 20:8).
a) Very true
b) Mostly true
c) Sometimes true
d) Not true
12. I feel at peace with God and ‘on track’ in my life at this time.
a) Very true
b) Mostly true
c) Sometimes true
d) Not true
Ready for the truth? Brace yourself! Here's the marking scheme
Award yourself
3 points for every a) answer
2 points for every b) answer
1 points for every c) answer
0 points for every d) answer
Life Balance Results
25-36 You know how to balance the key demands on your life and to give proper attention to various areas. As a result your sense of well being should be strong and your life should be productive and successful on the whole. Well done, you!
13-24 On the whole you are able to balance the key demands on your life, although you do struggle to give proper attention to some areas. As a result your general sense of well being shou