To see if you need a Life Coach complete the . . .
QUALITY OF LIFE 100
100 ways to measure the quality of your life
Created by Thomas J. Leonard/Coach University
Instructions
Print this page. Circle Y (for Yes) or N (for No) for each of these 100 questions. Then, add up the number of Yes responses for each section and score yourself using the scoring key below.
A. Family/Relationships
1. I am both pleased and content with my spouse/partner, or happy being single. Y - N
2. I am close to my parent(s), alive or not. There is nothing in the way; nothing between us. Y - N
3. I have a circle of friends with whom I have a great time, without effort. Y - N
4. I have a best friend and treat him/her extremely well. Y - N
5. I am very close to my children. There is nothing in the way; nothing between us. Y - N
6. I enjoy my family/extended family. We have resolved any dysfunction/past problems. Y - N
7. I am part of a professional network that stimulates me intellectually and emotionally. Y - N
8. I get on well with my neighbours. Y - N
9. I have at least 20 friends and colleagues who live outside my country of residence. Y - N
10. I am loved by the people who mean the most to me. Y - N
B. Career/Business
11. My work/career is both fulfilling and nourishing to me. It does not drain me. Y - N
12. I am highly regarded for my expertise by my manager, clients and/or colleagues. Y - N
13. I am on a positive career path leading to increased opportunities and pay rises. Y - N
14. I work in the right industry or field. It has a bright future. Y - N
15. I look forward to going to work virtually every day. Y - N
16. My work is not my life, but it is a rich part of my life. Y - N
17. I work with the right people. Y - N
18. My work environment brings out the very best in me because it is stimulating and/or supportive. Y - N
19. At the end of the day, I have as much energy as I did when I started the day. I am not drained. Y - N
20. The work I do helps to meet my intellectual, social and/or emotional needs. Y - N
C. Money/Finances
21. I have at least a year's living expenses in the bank. Y - N
22. I am on a financial independence track or am already there. Y - N
23. I don't have to work at financial success. Money seems to find me with very little effort or pushing. Y - N
24. I have no financial stress of any kind in my life. Y - N
25. I invest at least 10% of my income/earnings in my ability to increase/expand that income. Y - N
26. I do not carry credit card debt. I do not overspend. Y - N
26. When I buy something, I buy the best possible quality. Y - N
28. I don't lose sleep over my investments. Y - N
29. I am financially knowledgeable. I know how money is made and lost. Y - N
30. I make money because I add value to the people who need what I have to give. Y - N
D. Joy/Delight
31. I spend my leisure time totally enjoying my interests; I am never bored. Y - N
32. Weekends (or other days off) are a joy for me. Y - N
33. I have designed the perfect way to spend the last hour of my day. Y - N
34. I look forward to getting up virtually every morning. Y - N
35. I am very, very happy. Y - N
36. I have designed -- and am living -- the perfect lifestyle for me right now. Y - N
37. I have at least an hour a day that is exclusively for me and I spend it in a chosen way. Y - N
38. I am able to stay present during the day. I don't lose myself to stress or adrenaline. Y - N
39. I easily take delight in the smallest things. Y - N
40. My home brings me joy every time I walk inside. Y - N
E. Effectiveness/Efficiency
41. I don't spend time with anyone who irritates me or who is using me. Y - N
42. I have more than enough energy and vitality to get me through the day. Y - N
43. I have no problem asking for exactly what I want; from anyone. Y - N
44. I have all the right tools, equipment, computers, software and peripherals that I need to work well. Y - N
45. Whatever can be automated, is automated. Y - N
46. Whatever can be delegated, is delegated. Y - N
47. I reply to all emails as I read them. I don't maintain an inventory of unanswered emails. Y - N
48. I don't put things off. When it occurs to me, I do it, handle it, or have it done. Y - N
49. I know what my goals are and I am eagerly and effectively making them a reality. Y - N
50. I don't run errands. Y - N
F. Personal Foundation/Self-Responsibility
51. I love my home: Its location, style, furnishings, light, feeling and decor. Y - N
52. My boundaries are strong enough that people respect me, my needs and what I want. Y - N
53. I tolerate very, very little. I'm just not willing to. Y - N
54. I don't see a cloud on my future's horizon; it looks clear to me. Y - N
55. My wants have been mostly satisfied. There is very little I want. Y - N
56. My personal needs have been satisfied. I am not driven or motivated by unmet needs. Y - N
57. There is nothing I am dreading or avoiding. Y - N
58. My personal values are clear and my life is oriented around them. Y - N
59. I have resolved the stresses and key issues of my upbringing and past events. Y - N
60. I don't have a lot of unfinished projects, business or pending items. I am up to date. Y - N
G. Personal Development/Personal Evolution
61. I could die this afternoon with no regrets. Y - N
62. I am living my life, not the life that someone else designed for me or expected of me. Y - N
63. There is nothing that I am not facing head-on; nothing that I am putting off dealing with. Y - N
64. I attract success. I don't have to strive for it or chase it. Y - N
65. I have more than enough natural motivation, inspiration and synergy in my life. I am not stuck. Y - N
66. I am evolving, not just improving or evolving, because I continually experiment. Y - N
67. I have progressed beyond the notion of beliefs. Y - N
68. I am at that place in life where I initiate and cause events, not wait for others or events to do so. Y - N
69. I have learned to take the path of least resistance as I accomplish my goals. Y - N
70. I am beyond striving for success. I simply enjoy my life and focus on what fulfils me. Y - N
H. Self-Care/Well-Being
71. I take at least 4 holidays a year. Y - N
72. Life is easy. I have virtually no problems or unresolved matters affecting me. Y - N
73. My teeth and gums look great and are in top condition. Y - N
74. I have more than enough time during my day. Y - N
75. I eat food for sustenance and pleasure, not for emotional comfort. Y - N
76. I am not abusing my body with too much alcohol, television, caffeine or drugs. Y - N
77. Whatever health problems I have, I am receiving proper, effective care for them. Y - N
78. My body is in great shape. Y - N
79. I reduce stress daily by meditating, taking a long bath, exercising, walking, etc. Y - N
80. There is nothing I am doing that is messing up my mind or heart. Y - N
I. Happiness
Please write down the 10 things that make you the happiest and indicate whether, or not, you currently have these things in your life.
81. ________________________________________________________________ Y - N
82. ________________________________________________________________ Y - N
83. ________________________________________________________________ Y - N
84. ________________________________________________________________ Y - N
85. ________________________________________________________________ Y - N
86. ________________________________________________________________ Y - N
87. ________________________________________________________________ Y - N
88. ________________________________________________________________ Y - N
89. ________________________________________________________________ Y - N
90. ________________________________________________________________ Y - N
J. Pleasure
Please write down the 10 things that you do/could do in your life which give you the greatest pleasure. Indicate whether, or not, you currently do these things.
91. ________________________________________________________________ Y - N
92. ________________________________________________________________ Y - N
93. ________________________________________________________________ Y - N
94. ________________________________________________________________ Y - N
95. ________________________________________________________________ Y - N
96. ________________________________________________________________ Y - N
97. ________________________________________________________________ Y - N
98. ________________________________________________________________ Y - N
99. ________________________________________________________________ Y - N
100. ________________________________________________________________ Y - N
Scoring - Total the number of 'yes'
responses for each section and record below.
Number of Yes'
A. Family/Relationships
B. Career/Business
C. Money/Finances
D. Joy/Delight
E. Effectiveness/Efficiency
F. Personal Foundation/Self-Responsibility
G. Personal Development/Personal Evolution
H. Self-Care/Well-Being
I Happiness
J. Pleasure
TOTAL SCORE (100 maximum)
Scoring Key
:
90-100 Brilliant! Congratulations for such a high score and for living such a great life.
80-89 Excellent! Your score is very high -- this is a tough test.
70-79 Very good. You're definitely on track for a high quality life.
60-69 Pretty good. You are making progress. There is still some work to do.
50-59 Average score. Why not make your quality of life a priority and score 10 more points in the next
month?
40-49 This is nothing to feel bad about, but you'll probably need to make some real changes to improve your
life.
30-39 Weak. The questions are challenging, but not that challenging. What's going on here?
20-29 Okay, let's get serious. You have one lifetime. Why aren't you making the most of it?
10-19 What's this about? Is it a temporary condition or have you just not paid attention to your life yet?
0-9 Ouch! Why do you think your score is in this range? Could it be low self-esteem or emotional stress?
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So . . . Do You Need a Life Coach?
If you scored 0-49 ~ Get a Life Coach and sort out what you really want from your life.
Explore options you've never allowed yourself to consider.
Be supported to tackle the challenges that are holding you back.
If you scored 50-69 ~ Get a Life Coach and build on your personal strengths and life successes.
Explore and eliminate the things you are tolerating.
Find greater balance and add even more of what you truly value.
If you scored 70-89 ~ Get a Life Coach and create a bigger vision for your life.
Now's the time to "dream the impossible dream" and take the steps necessary to
achieve it.
If you scored 90-100 ~ How about becoming a Life Coach?!
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