Statements to which I Responded with "Yes/Usually" or "Often"
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Wellness, Self-Responsibility, and Love |
| I check in with my body several times each day to attune to the signals and signs that it is giving me. ('Commentary |
| I protect myself from hazards (e.g., not smoking, wearing seatbelts, using smoke detectors in my home, not riding in a vehicle with an inebriated driver, etc.). Commentary |
| I recognize that it is possible to discover wellbeing in the midst of serious or chronic illness. Commentary |
| I acknowledge that my wellbeing is interdependent with that of the planet by participating in my community (voting, volunteering, etc.), and minimizing my consumption of the planet's energy and resources. Commentary |
Wellness, Breathing, and Relaxing |
| I wear clothing that is loose and comfortable to allow unrestricted breathing. Commentary |
| I stop during the day to check that my posture is enhancing full natural breathing. Commentary |
Wellness and Sensing |
| I enjoy touching and hugging others. Commentary |
| I wear natural fiber clothing. Commentary |
| I use water as a means of refreshment and regeneration. Commentary |
| I avoid overexposure to sunlight and use natural lighting whenever possible. Commentary |
Wellness and Eating |
| I minimize my intake of highly refined or processed foods. Commentary |
| I drink at least six glasses of pure water each day. Commentary |
Wellness and Moving |
| I am aware of and respond to messages from my body about its needs for movement. Commentary |
| My daily activities include vigorous physical effort. Commentary |
| I climb stairs rather than ride elevators. Commentary |
| I engage in aerobic activity such as running, biking, swimming, brisk walking, or other vigorous physical exercise for at least 20 minutes, 3 times a week. Commentary |
Wellness and Feeling |
| My heart is open to experiencing and expressing joy. Commentary |
| I am able to say "no" to people without feeling guilty. Commentary |
| I take time to stop and ask myself "What am I feeling?" at intervals during the day. Commentary |
| I am able to graciously accept others' positive acknowledgments of me. Commentary |
| I have at least three close friends. Commentary |
Wellness and Thinking |
| I am aware that my environment influences my thoughts. Commentary |
Wellness, Playing, and Working |
| I enjoy and take time for spontaneous activities. Commentary |
| I play and work cooperatively rather than competitively. Commentary |
| I use stress-reducing procedures to transform my attitudes towards work. Commentary |
| I balance the challenges and stresses of my life with nurturing attitudes and activities. Commentary |
Wellness and Communicating |
| I am a good listener. Commentary |
| I can let go of my "mental labels" (i.e., this is good, that is wrong) and judgemental attitudes about events in my life and see them in the light of what they offer me. Commentary |
| I find out if my help is wanted or beneficial, before offering it. Commentary |
| The messages I give myself through my self-talk are focused on increasing my health, strengths, and self worth. Commentary |
Wellness and Sex |
| I accept my right and obligation to make responsible sexual choices. Commentary |
| I acknowledge my sovereignty over my body and I am able to say "no" to unwelcome sexual advances. Commentary |
| With regard to sexual practices, I say "Yes" to what I want, and "No" to what I don't want. Commentary |
| I recognize that my sexual energy is not confined to my genitals. Commentary |
| I enjoy my body and the sensations of which it is capable. Commentary |
| I live my life with the knowledge that I have within me everything that I need for my happiness. Commentary |
| I recognize that sex and love are natural expressions of my being--not commodities of limited supply that must be earned, won, or guarded. Commentary |
Wellness and Finding Meaning |
| I contemplate what is meaningful to me and regularly re-examine my priorities and values. Commentary |
| I set and attain realistic goals that support me in manifesting my dreams and aspirations. Commentary |
| My life is a mystery to be lived, not a problem to be solved. Commentary |
| I look forward to the future as an opportunity for further growth. Commentary |
Wellness and Transcending |
| I experience synchronistic events in my life (frequent "coincidences" that seem to have no cause-effect relationship). Commentary |
| I am aware that the universe often mirrors my pictures of reality. Commentary |
| I enjoy practicing a spiritual discipline or allowing time to sense the presence of a greater force guiding my passage through life. Commentary |
| I use my dreams to decipher meaningful messages that I can apply in my life. Commentary |
| I meditate or practice some kind of relaxation process for at least 20 minutes every day. Commentary |
| I allow others to hold their beliefs without pressuring them to accept mine. Commentary |
