There are four areas to this life inventory: healthy work, family, play and self. 1 = Never True 2 = Sometimes True 3 = Often True 4 = Always True Put the number that best fits you in the blank beside each statement. At the end of each area you will get your total score by adding the eight numbers in each area and putting the sum in the blank at the end of the area. Area 1: Work _____ I have many interests outside of my work duties. _____ I spend as much time after hours with family and friends as I do with co-workers. _____ I enjoy my work today as much as ever and I am productive and effective at what I do. _____ I work overtime only on special occasions. _____ I am able to leave my work at the workplace. _____ I am good at organizing and pacing my work time so it doesn’t interfere with other commitments. _____ I work moderately, pace myself and confine my job to regular working hours. _____ I spend an equal amount of time relaxing and socializing with friends as I do working. Total Work Score _____ Area 2: Health _____ I make sure I exercise at least 4 times a week. _____ I eat nutritional well-balanced meals. _____ I get regular physical check-up’s from my Doctor. _____ I remember to take nutritional vitamins each day. _____ I have creative ways to eliminate stress in my life. _____ I am committed to having a healthy lifestyle. _____ I have some people in my life whom I can talk to when I’m stressed. _____ I make sure I get adequate rest. Total Health Score _______ Area 2: Family _____ I communicate well with members of my family. _____ I take an active interest in the lives of my other family members. _____ My family and I spend quality time together. _____ My family plays together and take family outings regularly. _____ I participate actively in family celebrations and traditions. _____ I have good interpersonal relationships with family members. _____ I enjoy spending time with my family. _____ My family and work life are in harmony with each other. Total Family Score _____ Area 4: Self _____ I plan some time each day for me to do whatever I want. _____ For fun, I have a hobby or recreation I enjoy. _____ I take time out each week for my spiritual development through activities such as worship, inspirational readings, mediations, a 12- step program and so forth. _____ I send myself positive mental messages and try to look for the best in myself. _____ I make sure I get my personal needs met. _____ I can say ‘no’ to others when I do not want to do something. _____ I do not feel guilty when I take time for myself. _____ I don’t spend time regretting the past, I try to stay in the moment and enjoy my life. Total Self Score _____ What did you learn from this exercise? _______________________________ _____________________________________________________________ What can you do to have your life and career more in balance? _____________________________________________________________