Do you ever feel that your life is completely out of control? Maybe you are trying to juggle so much at one time such as your personal life (kids, significant others, pets, parents..Etc), professional life (coworkers, managers, subordinates…etc) and everything that comes in between that you feel like you are working on auto pilot everyday.
If so, you probably don’t feel that you have time to spend on goal-setting or to even take the time to evaluate your happiness to find out how you can make yourself happier. If you think this applies to you and you want to start to take control of your life then we have good news for you!
Below is a Self-Assessment Quiz offered by Success Magazine which outlines how one can take the first step to regain control of his/her life and to help figure out where some of the problems might be in your life. Hopefully by taking the quiz below you will be able to take a better look at yourself and start to make some changes in your life such as setting new goals, being open to new ideas and overall taking control of your life.
Note: For additional suggestions and advice from others such as Jim Rohn, Brian Tracy and Deepak Cropra please visit Success Magazine:
Is Your Attitude Your Challenge?
- Do you believe that now is the perfect time to seize opportunities?
- Do you feel confident that your future is full of prosperity?
- Do you believe that you have the skills and abilities to meet your goals?
- Do you look at the challenging people in your life as teachers rather than enemies?
No to 0-1 Questions: As mentioned by Success Magazine Researchers and Experts believe that you have a positive attitude which will help to inspire others and keep you on track to getting to your goals.
No to 2-4 Questions: Then you have a good attitude when things are going well although it’s more difficult for you to stay positive when times get a little tough.
Are You Pursuing Your Goals?
- Have you written down your long-term goals?
- Have you written down a few things you want to achieve by the end of the year?
- Have you developed specific steps to meet your larger goals, plus a way to measure your progress?
- Do you meet your goals regularly and set new ones?
No to 0-1 Questions: As mentioned by Success Magazine Researchers and Experts believe that you are great at setting goals.
No to 2-4 Questions: You could be settling for status quo instead of reaching for your dreams.
Is Your Life Fulfilling?
- Do you feel like something is missing from your life?
- Do you neglect your hobbies or interests in favor of daily tasks?
- Do you find yourself watching the clock, waiting for the day to end?
- Do you fill your downtime with mindless distractions like too much TV?
YES to 0-1 Questions: As mentioned by Success Magazine Researchers and Experts believe that you are able to balance your desires and personal interests and are able to continue to be happy.
YES to 2-4 Questions: It is possibly a time to change in your life in order to help you become happy again.
Do You Need a Relationship Checkup?
- Do you opt out of family activities because of work?
- Do you think you’re too busy to connect with old friends?
- Has your social life dwindled down to your spouse or co-workers?
- During stressful times, do you avoid “burdening” others with your problems?
YES to 0-1 Questions: As mentioned by Success Magazine Researchers and Experts believe that you are making relationships a priority
YES to 2-4 Questions: Try to focus more on what is important in your daily life
Do You Have a Grip on Your Finances?
- Do you know where your money goes each month?
- Are you allotting money each month to your savings goals?
- Do you feel in control of your credit card spending?
- Are you on track to build wealth with your income?
NO to 0-1 Questions: As mentioned by Success Magazine Researchers and Experts believe that you have good money management skills
NO to 2-4 Questions: You might be creating your own financial stress and by doing this it could possibly cause you to keep from reaching your wealth potential.
Do You Control Your Income?
- If you face a layoff, do you have an alternate income source?
- Do you feel you have just as much control over your financial situation in an economic downturn as you do in a boom?
- Do you have a plan for building wealth?
- Have you taken steps toward starting that business you’ve always dreamed of owning?
NO to 0-1 Questions: As mentioned by Success Magazine Researchers and Experts believe that you understand the secret to building wealth is owning your own business.
NO to 2-4 Questions: This is a good time for you to take control of your life and your income.
Here’s a short video Title: The Secret to a Happier & Fuller Life. This video is a short clip from the movie “The Secret” which Oprah reviewed on Jan. 31st 2007 about one taking control of his/her own life. It’s an uplifting short clip and hope you can enjoy.