Body and Wellness Inventory
Use this scale to respond to these statements:
4 = this statement is true of me most of the time
3 = this statement is true of me much of the time
2 = this statement is true of me some of the time
1 = this statement is true of me almost none of the time
- ______ Making basic changes in my life style to improve my health is not something I often think about.
- ______ The way I take care of my body expresses the way I feel about myself.
- ______ When I look in the mirror, I feel comfortable with my physical appearance.
- ______ When something ails me, I tend to want to treat the symptoms rather than look for the cause.
- ______ I like to give and get hugs.
- ______ Exercise is a priority in my life.
- ______ My diet consist of mainly fast foods.
- ______ I am motivated to take better care of myself in all respects.
- ______ I get enough sleep.
- ______ I frequently so not take care of my physical and emotional needs.
Name 10 benefits you will derive from taking care of yourself.
Positive affirmations regarding wellness as an active choice:
- Wellness is choice.
- Wellness is a way of life - a lifestyle your design.
- Wellness is a process - develop and awareness that there is no end point, but that health and happiness are in each moment, here and now.
- Wellness is an efficient channeling of energy.
- Wellness is the integration of body, mind and spirit - the appreciation that everything you do and feel and believe has an impact on your state of health.
- Wellness is loving acceptance of yourself.