Wellness Self-Assessment

Emotional Wellness

Emotional Wellness: Understanding your own feelings and expressing emotions in a constructive way, and having the ability to deal with stress and cope with life's challenges.
  Never Rarely Sometimes Usually
1. I find it easy to express my emotions in positive, constructive ways. 1 2 3 4
2. I recognize when I am stressed and take steps to manage my stress (e.g., exercise, quiet time, meditation). 1 2 3 4
3. I am resilient and can bounce back after a disappointment or problem. 1 2 3 4
4. I am able to maintain a balance of work, family, friends and other obligations. 1 2 3 4
5. I am flexible and adapt or adjust to change in a positive way. 1 2 3 4
6. I am able to make decisions with minimal stress or worry. 1 2 3 4
7. When 1 am angry, I try to let others know in non-confrontational or nonhurtful ways. 1 2 3 4
Total 0

Environmental Wellness

Environmental Wellness: Recognizing the interactions between yourself and your environment (natural and social), responsibly using available resources, and fostering a safer and healthier environment for others.
  Never Rarely Sometimes Usually
1. I find it easy to express my emotions in positive, constructive ways. 1 2 3 4
2. I recognize when I am stressed and take steps to manage my stress (e.g., exercise, quiet time, meditation). 1 2 3 4
3. I am resilient and can bounce back after a disappointment or problem. 1 2 3 4
4. I am able to maintain a balance of work, family, friends and other obligations. 1 2 3 4
5. I am flexible and adapt or adjust to change in a positive way 1 2 3 4
6. I am able to make decisions with minimal stress or worry. 1 2 3 4
7. When 1 am angry, I try to let others know in non-confrontational or nonhurtful ways. 1 2 3 4
Total 0

Intellectual Wellness

Intellectual Wellness: Engaging in creative and mentally-stimulating activities, expanding your knowledge through cultural, artistic, or skill-based learning, and sharing knowledge and skills with others.
  Never Rarely Sometimes Usually
1. I am curious and interested in the communities, as well as the world, around me. 1 2 3 4
2. I search for learning opportunities and stimulating mental activities. 1 2 3 4
3. I manage my time well, rather than it managing me. 1 2 3 4
4. I enjoy brainstorming and sharing knowledge with others in group projects or tasks. 1 2 3 4
5. I enjoy learning about subjects other than those I am required to study/in my field of work. 1 2 3 4
6. I seek opportunities to learn practical skills to help others. 1 2 3 4
7. I can criticallyconsider the opinions and information presented by othersand provide constructive feedback. 1 2 3 4
Total 0

Occupational Wellness

Occupational Wellness: Getting personal fulfillment from your job or academic pursuits, and contributing to knowledge and skills, while maintaining a work-life balance.
  Never Rarely Sometimes Usually
1. I get personal satisfaction and enrichment from work. 1 2 3 4
2. I believe that I am able to contribute my knowledge, skills, and talents at work. 1 2 3 4
3. I seek out opportunities to improve my knowledge or skills. 1 2 3 4
4. I balance my social life and job responsibilities well. 1 2 3 4
5. I effectively handle my level of stress related to work responsibilities. 1 2 3 4
6. My work load is manageable. 1 2 3 4
7. I explore paid and/or volunteer opportunities that interest me. 1 2 3 4
Total 0

Physical Wellness

Physical Wellness: Making choices to avoid harmful habits and practice behaviors that support your physical body, health and safety.
  Never Rarely Sometimes Usually
1. I engage in physical exercise regularly (e.g., 30 mins at least 5x a week or 10,000 steps a day). 1 2 3 4
2. I get 6-8 hours of sleep each night. 1 2 3 4
3. I protect myself and others from getting ill (e.g., wash my hands, cover my cough, etc.). 1 2 3 4
4. I abstain from drinking alcohol; or if I do drink, I aim to keep my BAC ≤ 0.06. 1 2 3 4
5. I avoid using tobacco products or other drugs. 1 2 3 4
6. I eat a balanced diet (fruits, vegetables, low-moderate fat, whole grains). 1 2 3 4
7. I get regular physical exams (i.e., annual, when I have atypical symptoms). 1 2 3 4
Total 0

Social Wellness

Social Wellness: Building and maintaining a diversity of supportive relationships, and dealing effectively with interpersonal conflict
  Never Rarely Sometimes Usually
1. I consciously and continually try to work on behaviors or attitudes that have caused problems in my interactions with others. 1 2 3 4
2. In my romanticor sexual relationships, I choosepartner(s) whorespect my wants, needs, and choices. 1 2 3 4
3. I feel supported and respected in my close relationships. 1 2 3 4
4. I communicate effectively with others, sharemy views and listen to those of others. 1 2 3 4
5. I consider the feelings of others and do not act in hurtful/selfish ways. 1 2 3 4
6. I try to see good in my friends and do whatever I can to support them. 1 2 3 4
7. I participate in a wide variety of social activities and find opportunities to form new relationships. 1 2 3 4
Total 0

Spiritual Wellness

Spiritual Wellness: having beliefs and values that provide a sense of purpose and help give meaning and purpose to your life, and acting in alignment with those beliefs.
  Never Rarely Sometimes Usually
1. I take time to think about what's important in life –who I am, what I value, where I fit in, and where I am going. 1 2 3 4
2. I have found a balance between meeting my needs and those of others. 1 2 3 4
3. I engage in acts of caring and goodwill without expecting something in return. 1 2 3 4
4. I sympathize/empathize with those who are suffering and try to help them through difficult times. 1 2 3 4
5. My values are true priorities in my life and are reflected in my actions. 1 2 3 4
6. I feel connected to something larger than myself (e.g., supreme being, nature, connectedness of all living things, humanity, community). 1 2 3 4
7. I feel like my life has purpose and meaning. 1 2 3 4
Total 0

Calculate Your Score

Wellness Dimension Ideal Score Your Score
Emotional Wellness 28  
Environmental Wellness 28  
Intellectual Wellness 28  
Occupational Wellness 28  
Physical Wellness 28  
Social Wellness 28  
Spiritual Wellness 28  

Scores of 20-28: Outstanding! Your answers demonstrate that you're already taking positive steps in this dimension of wellness. You're improving your own well-being and also setting a good example for those around you. Although you achieved a high overall score in this domain, you may want to check for low scores on individual items to see if there are specific areas you might want to address. You might also choose to focus on another area where your scores weren't so high.

Scores of 15-19: Your behaviors in this area are good, but there is room for improvement. Take a look at the items on which you scored lower. What changes might you make it improve your score? Even a small change in behavior can help you achieve better health and well-being.

Scores of 14 and below: Your answers indicate some potential health and well-being risks. Review those areas where you scored lower and review resources provided in today's Wellness Resources handout to help you develop and set achievable goals.

Princeton UMatter Initiative. (2016). Princeton UMatter Wellness Self-Assessment. Retrieved from https://umatter.princeton.edu/sites/umatter/files/media/princeton-umatter-wellness-self-assessment.pdf

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