Take The Wellness Quiz!
How is your health? Are you Thriving? or is just Surviving?
If you don't have any symptoms right now, it doesn't necessarily mean you are 'well', it might just mean that you are barely 'good enough'. In other words; surviving.
And if you DO have symptoms, your body may be telling you that something is out of balance!
The reality is that most of us are not really thriving, we're just getting 'by'. Click the Start button below to find out if you are Thriving, or just Surviving...
If you don't have any symptoms right now, it doesn't necessarily mean you are 'well', it might just mean that you are barely 'good enough'. In other words; surviving.
And if you DO have symptoms, your body may be telling you that something is out of balance!
The reality is that most of us are not really thriving, we're just getting 'by'. Click the Start button below to find out if you are Thriving, or just Surviving...
I am active most days of the week (not sitting all day)
Yes, I like to keep moving
When I can, but my work or school keeps me sitting a lot
No, I really don't get out much and I sit most of the day
I regularly go to bed around 9 to 10 pm
Yes, I am very regular with that
No, I stay up much later to watch TV, get work done or surf the internet
It depends upon the day
I regularly wake up around 6 am and with energy
Yep, that's me
No, I'm lucky if I wake up in time for lunch
I usually get up by 7 am, but I need an alarm
I engage in weight lifting, cross training, jogging, sports or High Intensity Interval Training 3 to 4 times a week
You know it! Intensity is my middle name
I do some of that stuff 1 to 3 times a week, ...on a good week
Not any organized work outs, but I do have a physically demanding job
No, I am famous for NOT working out and usually taking path of least resistence
I take walks that last at least 15 minutes, 3 to 4 times a week
Yes and even longer sometimes
Maybe when I go shopping or when I am at work
Not me. There is a reason they call me a "Couch Potato"
I drink about 6 glasses of water and eat raw vegetables every day
Yes, I intentionally do this just about every day
I make an attempt to drink several glasses of water and at least 1 salad on most days
I eat salads when they come through the drive-through window and have at least 1 or 2 waters a day
No, unless high fructose corn syrup counts as a vegetable and there is water in coffee, right?
I have well-formed bowel movements once or twice daily
Like clockwork; two times every day, quick and easy!
About every day, but the form is inconsistent
Sometimes a miss a day and the form is inconsistent
Very inconsistent in frequency and consistency
Like clockwork, once a week!
My blood pressure and heart rate are usually normal
Yep, every time OR I'm not sure, but I think I'm OK with that
I'm not on medication, but my doctor says its not always normal
I am on blood pressure medication but it is well controlled
I am on blood pressure meds or have a pace maker
The hair on my head and my nails are thick and healthy
Yes!
Not so much anymore, but I am aging very gracefully
I look older than I should
My hair is thinning and my skin is leathery
I am a man and I have male pattern baldness, but skin is youthful
Other than any recent injuries, I experience no joint pain or stiffness
I experience joint pain and or stiffness at least somewhere in my body everyday all day!
I wake up with joint pain or stiffness most days, but gets better as I start moving around
I typically will feel joint pain and or stiffness the day after I do something physically aggressive, but it eventually goes away
Maybe the day after a hard work out, but resolves quickly, otherwise no.
I have faith in God, and or believe my life has purpose, direction and meaning
Yes, that's me!
I find purpose and meaning in my roles in my family, friends, at work or church
My purpose is to avoid pain, get lots of stuff and take care of #1 first; King me.
Life is meaningless and I have no idea what I am doing
I regularly experience love, joy, peace and fulfillment in my life
Yes, I have a lot to be thankful for!
Every once in awhile, but wish I felt that a lot more
Sounds like a fantasy, how do I get that?
I make time to maintain healthy relationships with my friends and loved ones
My family and or friends are a priority and I schedule time and activities with them as a group and with each of them individually
I am willing to spend time with them or visit them on special occasions, holidays or when they ask me
am willing to spend time with them or visit them when it is convenient for me
I'd rather not spend time with my family and I don't have any close friends
I know how to loosen up and have a good laugh with others
Yep, that's me!
There is a time to work and a time to play, just wish I had more of the play!
I experience that on occasion, but I find it difficult to be myself around others
Sounds like a beer commercial... Not in my life.
I am aware of my strengths as well as my weaknesses and I am willing to accept criticism from others
I am better than most people in several areas and get back at people who criticize me
I take offense when someone corrects or opposes me, but I'll get over it
I take offense when someone corrects or opposes me and it bothers me for a long time or that will ruin the relationship
I pretty much roll with the punches. I can take constructive criticism well
I brush and floss my teeth very regularly
Yep, I floss at least once and brush at least twice daily!
I will usually brush my teeth at least once every day and floss sometimes
I sometimes skip brushing my teeth, but don't floss unless something gets stuck in my teeth
I don't own a tooth brush and what is "dental floss"?
I avoid harmful habits such as tobacco, alcohol and fast foods
I like to have fun once in awhile, but I don't do any of that regularly
Not everyday, but probably too much for my own good
I have something from that list at least once daily
Rarely ever touch anything in this cateegory
I regularly consume caffeine beyond lunch time
If I didn't get my caffeine in the afternoon, I'm not sure I would even have a pulse
I occasionally enjoy my favorite Starbucks brew/coffee or energy drink in the afternoon or evening, but it doesn't seem to negatively affect me
I occasionally enjoy my favorite Starbucks brew/coffee or energy drink in the afternoon or evening, and it does negatively affect me
I hardly ever consume caffeine after lunch
I don't consume caffeine much or at all
I regularly live within my means and budget my spending monthly
I have a budget plan for my spending, and am trying to stick to it, but am not very consistent
I am on it! I live on a cash-basis, never in debt and can afford to stuff when I want to within reason
I made a budget plan for my spending, once, but haven't even looked at it since I put it together
Chaaaaarge it! If I want it, I get it! And my debt load is increasing
I avoid relationships with negative or self-destructive people
Yes, I prefer and insist on relationships with encouraging or positive people
I feel more comfortable being with people who are labeled as "negative" or "self-destructive"
I seem to attract those types of people and relationships. I would like to change that, but I don't know how
You are THRIVING!!
Congratulations! You are Thriving!Â
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Ok, Not quite Thriving, but more than Surviving.
There is some work to do here, but there IS hope!
Click on the links below to learn more about how to fine tune your wellness lifestyle in the 4 main areas:
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Oooooo, Looks like you are just Surviving...
While this quiz is somewhat over-simplified, it is a good indication that something needs to change for you. Consider what areas of your life are the weakest and begin there.
Click on the links below to learn more about how to fine tune your wellness lifestyle in the 4 main areas:
