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• Work

  When you feel like your workload is out of control, do you tend to:

  1. Feel hopeless and withdraw from others.
  2. Ask for help/seek advice.
  3. Get headaches, stomach upset, or other aches and pains.
  4. “Chill out” or calm down and relax.

  When you leave work for the day, do you typically:

  1. Rush home to take care of children, run errands, cook dinner and do housework.
  2. Work out/go to the gym/exercise.
  3. Flop down on the couch and “veg” out.
  4. Spend time with enjoyable hobbies and interests.

  Do you cancel plans or activities with your family or friends because of work?

  1. Never.
  2. Rarely.
  3. Almost always.
  4. What plans? I’m too busy.

  How would you describe your relationship with your co-workers?

  1. Positive; generally, we all get along well.
  2. Full of friction; I avoid them as much as possible.
  3. In order to get along, I just go along.
  4. We’re a team; when problems come up, we work together to resolve them.

  What do you do to help create a positive and productive work environment?

  1. I support and listen to my peers when they need help.
  2. I get involved with office activities on a regular basis, such as lunch outings and birthday celebrations.
  3. People think I’m too bossy or a busy body.
  4. I try to stay away from people because they will just slow me down.

  How does your job make you feel?

  1. Tired and stressed, I can never give enough hours.
  2. Burned out, wishing I could contribute more.
  3. I’m generally happy and satisfied with the work I do.
  4. Motivated to work hard in order to advance and grow.

• Play

  When you feel like your workload is out of control, do you tend to:

  1. Enjoy the outdoors, play sports, pursue hobbies, listen to music, attend concerts, go to a movie.
  2. I catch up on work in my free time.
  3. Spend time with family and friends.
  4. I can’t make time for fun.

  Are you able to spend 30 minutes each day on “fun”?

  1. Yes, always.
  2. Not very often.
  3. Yes, most of the time.
  4. Not at all.

  How much of your free time do you spend at play or just doing things for fun?

  1. Less than 20 percent.
  2. 20-50 percent.
  3. Well over 50 percent.
  4. None.

  Do you take vacations?

  1. I haven’t had a vacation in years.
  2. Yes, I am able to get away from my everyday life and just relax.
  3. No, I skip vacations.
  4. No, but I try to take a few days off from work whenever possible.

  When was the last time you had a really great time doing something fun?

  1. I can’t remember.
  2. Over the past week.
  3. In the last few days.
  4. Not recently.

  Do you make plans in advance to have fun?

  1. Yes, definitely.
  2. Yes, most of the time.
  3. No, not really.
  4. I’m too busy to squeeze in time for play and fun.

• Love and Relationships

  Do you believe love conquers all?

  1. Yes, love is all it takes to overcome many of life’s obstacles.
  2. Love is overrated.
  3. Love plays a big part but it also takes work, mutual respect and understanding.
  4. That’s just a romantic fantasy. Love rarely keeps its promise.

  Do you have relationships with friends who are understanding and supportive of you?

  1. Yes, I have close friends who appreciate me for who I am.
  2. Yes, my friends are dependable and care about me.
  3. Though I try hard, I often pick the wrong people as friends.
  4. With my friends, I often feel like I’m an ATM, cook, chauffeur, camp counselor, referee, surrogate parent and an unpaid housekeeper.

  How do you make your relationships successful?

  1. I am honest and I communicate.
  2. I show love and affection.
  3. I always put the needs of others before my own.
  4. I always look out for myself first.

  What do you expect to get out of a new love relationship with someone?

  1. Someone who will be there for me through thick and thin.
  2. Heartbreak.
  3. A nice house with a big lawn surrounded by a white picket fence, a brand new car and a lifetime of expensive gifts.
  4. A new beginning filled with romance and excitement.

  Which movie best describes your relationship with your significant other/spouse?

  1. The War of the Roses
  2. When Harry Met Sally
  3. Dirty Dancing
  4. Dangerous Liaisons

  Which song best describes your last relationship in love?

  1. “Achy Breaky Heart” – Billy Ray Cyrus
  2. “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling” – Righteous Brothers
  3. “Stand By Me” – Ben E. King
  4. “At Last” – Etta James

• Mood

  Most days, I find that life is:

  1. Difficult. It tends to kick me to the curb.
  2. Full of nice surprises.
  3. Stressful.
  4. Overall, pretty good.

  When you’re feeling down in the dumps, which of the following activities helps lift your mood?

  1. Exercise, sports or a recreational activity.
  2. Eat as much “comfort” food as I can stand (i.e. chips, ice cream, candies).
  3. I spend time alone. I sometimes watch a lot of TV or I drink (alcohol).
  4. I get together with friends and family to help me feel better.

  Do people generally see you as a person who thinks the glass is half full or half empty?

  1. The glass is always half full. I’m known for my sunny disposition and make people laugh.
  2. Not sure, but I believe there are too many problems in the world and not enough solutions.
  3. I carry the weight of the world on my shoulders and I don’t dial in to what others think.
  4. Definitely half full. I believe life is about choices, and I choose to have the right attitude.

  How do you greet your day?

  1. I start my day in a good mood.
  2. Until I get my caffeine fix, I’m a big grump.
  3. I am always worrying so I feel stressed and anxious.
  4. I’m fully rested and look for good things to happen to me.

  When life hands you lemons, how do you make lemonade?

  1. I try to make the best out of any difficult situation, and see a challenge as an opportunity.
  2. Sometimes I don’t cope well. Stress and negative thoughts bring me down.
  3. I do something fun to take my mind off of things, such as shopping, reading or catching a movie.
  4. Sometimes I just give up and let things work out for themselves.

  What kind of mood are you in when you feel like eating junk/comfort food such as pizza, a cheeseburger or donuts?

  1. If I’m feeling down, a tasty treat helps cheer me up.
  2. When I’m on top of the world and feel like rewarding myself.
  3. I don’t eat junk food and believe in the old adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.”
  4. I eat some junk food no matter what mood I’m in at the moment. I do make sure I balance my sweet tooth cravings with healthy food and exercise.

• Health and Lifestyle

  How do you start your day?

  1. I usually start with a good breakfast – whole wheat and grains, eggs, fresh fruit, milk, yogurt and granola – and occasionally splurge with bacon, waffles or pancakes.
  2. I’m always in a hurry in the mornings, but I do have a breakfast shake, fruit or granola bar to keep me going.
  3. Usually, I skip breakfast and grab a cup of coffee or tea.
  4. I like popular cereals, donuts and pastries for breakfast.

  How important is exercise to you?

  1. I exercise at least three times a week.
  2. I fit it in my schedule whenever I can.
  3. It’s high on my list but something else always comes up.
  4. I know I should but I don’t.

  Do you use tobacco products?

  1. I don’t smoke, chew tobacco or use any form of tobacco product.
  2. Yes, I smoke daily.
  3. On occasion I smoke a cigarette, cigar or pipe, or I chew tobacco.
  4. I don’t smoke, but I live with someone who does.

  Have you ever used alcohol or drugs to have a good time?

  1. Yes, and I’ve done some pretty wild things under the influence.
  2. I can’t remember … but maybe.
  3. I don’t abuse drugs or alcohol.
  4. I don’t use drugs, but I occasionally have just a little too much to drink.

  What is your health like in terms of your weight?

  1. I am at a healthy weight.
  2. I’m only a few pounds overweight but I’m trying a number of healthy habits such as diet and exercise to bring it down.
  3. I weigh more than is healthy for me.
  4. I am significantly underweight.

  Water, water everywhere but how much do you drink?

  1. I drink about one or two glasses of water a day.
  2. I drink about eight (8 oz.) glasses of water each day.
  3. I get my fluids through coffee, sports drinks, juices, soda and other caffeinated beverages.
  4. I drink water only when I’m thirsty.

• Sleep

  Test your sleep IQ. How much is enough?

  1. Most people can get by with two hours of sleep.
  2. Very active people only need three or four hours of sleep.
  3. It doesn’t matter how little sleep you get during the week as long as you make it up on the weekend.
  4. A healthy amount of sleep is 7-9 hours a night.

  What do you do to get your zzzs?

  1. I look for ways to relax including yoga, reading, meditation or a warm bath.
  2. I drink a few glasses of alcohol before bedtime to help me relax.
  3. I go to bed at the same time every night.
  4. I incorporate exercise in my daily routine to help me sleep.

  What is your relationship with sleep?

  1. I make sleep a priority.
  2. The adrenaline rush from deadlines and all-nighters, just like when I was in school, keeps me active so I don’t need much sleep.
  3. Although I don’t always get a full night’s rest, I make adjustments in my schedule whenever I can to get more sleep.
  4. I’ve got too much on my mind to think about sleep, but make up for it with power naps.

  How do you wake up in the morning?

  1. Groggy. I have to hit the snooze button several times to wake up.
  2. Usually I can get by without an alarm clock. I wake up feeling refreshed and upbeat.
  3. I often go to bed late because I’m not tired, but then I wake up on the wrong side of the bed every morning.
  4. I sleep right through my alarm clock and find myself always running late.

  How do you rate your snoring?

  1. I sound like a buzz saw when I’m tired and exhausted, and often wake myself up.
  2. I’m often told my snoring sounds like birds are chirping so how bad could that be…
  3. I don’t snore and generally get a full night’s rest.
  4. I don’t think I snore and can’t hear myself snore, but my spouse/partner says I raise the roof.

  What kind of sleeper are you?

  1. I toss and turn all night.
  2. Its lights out and sweet dreams.
  3. I’m slow to get to sleep but once asleep, I’m fine and get a good night’s rest.
  4. I’m a light sleeper and everything wakes me up.