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Spiritual Wellness Assessment

The spiritual dimension of wellness involves seeking meaning and purpose in one's life.

Feel free to print this page and take the test or log-in at https://www.shs.ilstu.edu/wellness/account/ to complete the electronic version.

Read each statement carefully and respond honestly by using the following scoring:

Almost always = 2 points            Sometimes/occasionally = 1 point           Very seldom = 0 points

_____  1.   I feel comfortable and at ease with my spiritual life. 

_____  2.  There is a direct relationship between my personal values and daily actions. 

_____  3.  When I get depressed or frustrated by problems, my spiritual beliefs and values give me direction. 

_____   4.  Prayer, meditation, and/or quiet personal reflection is/are important in my life. 

_____  5.  Life is meaningful for me, and I feel a purpose in life. 

_____  6.  I am able to speak comfortably about my personal values and beliefs. 

_____  7.  I am consistently striving to grow spiritually and I see it as a lifelong process. 

_____ 8.  I am tolerant of and try to learn about others' beliefs and values. 

_____  9.  I have a strong sense of hope and optimism in my life and use my thoughts and attitudes in life-affirming ways.  

_____ 10. I appreciate the natural forces that exist in the universe.

_______ Total for Spiritual Wellness Dimension

Score: 15 to 20 Points -  Excellent strength in this dimension.

Score:  9 to 14 Points - There is room for improvement.  Look again at the items in which you scored 1 or 0.  What changes can you make to improve your score?

Score:  0 to 8 Points - This dimension needs a lot of work.  Look again at  this dimension and challenge yourself to begin making small steps toward growth here.  Remember:  The goal is balanced wellness.

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