Take this survey to identify your best opportunity to BeMeBetter!
As simple as it is, you can use this tool to improve your life and be happier. So, go ahead…YOU CAN DO IT!!!
Be honest with this…you’ll get the most benefit from it.
Answer all question with a number from 1-10, 1 being the lowest, 10 being the highest.
- For now, you’ll need to write down your scores on a note pad and do the math by hand. I’ll try to make the survey “live” as soon as possible. Thanks!
1. BeMeBetter at Health/Fitness
A. How important is health/fitness to you? _____
B. How would you rate your health/fitness? _____
2. BeMeBetter at Relationships
A. How important are relationships in your life? _____
B. How would you rate the relationships in your life? _____
3. BeMeBetter with Money
A. How important is financial fitness to you? _____
B. How would you rate your financial fitness? _____
4. BeMeBetter with Career
A. How important is career satisfaction to you? _____
B. How would you rate your career satisfaction? _____
5. BeMeBetter with Spirituality
A. How important is spirituality in your life? _____
B. How would you rate your spirituality? _____
6. BeMeBetter at Fun/Recreation
A. How important is fun/recreation in your life? _____
B. How would you rate the fun/recreation in your life? _____
Good! Now, the area in which there is the greatest gap between Line A and Line B is your best opportunity to improve your life. Too simple! Challenge your self to pick at least one area (no more than three) and think of a realistic goal you could accomplish to lessen the gap (you may already know this one). Then, think of one thing you can do (or avoid doing) for thirty days that would move you closer to that goal. Come on, think hard, be creative and come up with that one thing you can do each day for thirty days. Here’s the biggie; Make a commitment to your self to do this (remember, it’s your life we’re talking about here), then comment to the BeMeBetter community and declare your intention. Let us know what area(s) you have chosen and exactly what you are going to do for thirty days. Make sure to log on every day and report your progress. I assure you that you will be happier for your efforts and results. I will be here to help, applaud your successes and encourage you to persist if you stumble along the way. The important thing is to do something now to BeMeBetter!
September 22, 2009 at 11:15 pm
Very to the point and simple to follow.
I’d like to have more fun in my life and be more comfortable in giving myself the permission to have more fun. Not everything has to have a finish line. I could start by setting a “quitting time” for each day, and then sticking to it. I’ll let you know how I’m doing…
September 23, 2009 at 2:43 am
Excellent Devon! Please do let me know each day how you’re doing. Thirty days worth, ok? Your MCC.
September 23, 2009 at 11:26 pm
I’m happy to see the support BMB is generating!
Today, I took “quitting time” in the literal sense and left work at a reasonable hour. This is something I’ve always struggled with. A workaholic all the way, it’s easy for me to put in my above and beyond time…and then go above and beyond that! It made me think of a passage I came across a few years ago. Don’t know who said it, but it certainly rings true for me:
I have the right to be treated with respect.
I have the right to say no and not feel guilty.
I have the right to experience and express my feelings.
I have the right to take time for myself.
I have the right to ask for what I want.
I have the right to ask for information.
I have the right to make mistakes.
I have the right to do less than I am humanly capable of.
I have the right to feel good about myself.
I have the right to act only in ways that promote my dignity and self-respect as long as others are not violated in the process.
This was on my computer for a long time, where I could see it every day. It’s going back up there again; I can always use the reminder!
Devon
September 24, 2009 at 1:39 am
Good for you, my beloved! I’m really proud of who you are and the direction in which you’re growing.
September 24, 2009 at 2:02 am
That list of rights is the best thing I have ever read. I will post it on my intention board so I can read it every day. I am a workaholic and I need to balance work with a little fun in my life. I will find ways to take time out and enjoy life more. I call them moments of grace.
September 24, 2009 at 2:16 am
Great to see you here, Heather. Please come back often and be an active participant in the BeMeBetter movement. I am grateful to have you as part of the community!
September 25, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Heather,
The list had the same effect on me. I DO have those rights, we all do, and I shouldn’t be afraid to exercise them. In particular, the “humanly capable” right really speaks to me. Maybe it’s been a coping mechanism or an overcompensating tool, but I’ve always, and I mean always, beat myself up for not being super girl/woman. And really, does anyone else even care? As a part of my BMB challenge, I really want to get myself to the place where I can I honestly say that I’ve done the absolute best I can do today, I am the absolute best that I can be today, and if somebody doesn’t agree, then that is THEIR problem.
Today, I am free to leave work at 1:30. I have some errands to run before a 3:00 appointment to see houses. If I could get those errands run between 1:30 and 3, then I can enjoy the a little bit more of my weekend. I still have school work to do over the weekend, but it would be nice to not have to make the time to attend to those errands, too. Although it will feel uncomfortable to leave the workplace like that (without putting in extra time), and I will have to fight the urge to explain myself, I’m going to try to honor myself,and my BMB commitment, and leave the job as a mere mortal, not SuperWoman.
September 25, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Good for you, Devon! Have a wonderful day and feel proud of the job you do as you walk out at 1:30.
September 25, 2009 at 1:34 am
A dramatic event in my life has caused me to look at the areas in my life that I can improve. For weeks now, long before I came across BeBetterMe I have been wondering about ways I can improve the relationships I have and ways that I can bring more people into my life. And, as so often happens, I find the tool I need laid out before me. The outcome I would like from this exercise is to deepen the relationships I have and develop a few new ones as well. The daily task I have picked to improve my relationships is that I will learn something new about the lives of at least one of my friends each day. Also, when the opportunity presents itself I will open up, reach out and introduce myself to people I do not know yet.
September 25, 2009 at 1:53 am
Beautiful Leanne. I’m glad you found meaning here and I think your daily task is significant. Please log in everyday and let us know how it’s going. Thank you.
September 27, 2009 at 2:20 am
With all those rights…what’s left? (@.@)
My son Jesse and I just took your survey. We are enjoying having more fun in our lives. Thanks you two.
Your survey is a great idea and has helped me focus more on my relationships and having fun. Come join me at Camp Winning Ways, my new SMART Thinking blog.
Cheers!
Charlotte
September 27, 2009 at 2:34 am
Good for you, Charlotte, and for Jesse also. I’m glad the survey is helping you focus on relationships and fun. These are two great BeMeBetter’s!
September 27, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Charlotte,
I will check out your new blog today! Thanks for your support and I look forward to our next MM call.
Ididn’t make it out of work Friday at 1:30, but I did leave at 1:45. Good move, too, the traffic was a mess!
October 16, 2009 at 9:28 pm
I am still that skinny fun loving person on the inside and as of the first of the month I am working on becoming the skinny healthy person on the inside and outside. Diet and exersice are on my bemebetter commitment. One day one step one pound one smile.
Clancy, Thanks for the inspiration!
October 16, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Excellent Mark! I hope you’ll log in each day and comment on how you’re doing. It will help you stay on track, and it will help others as well. Have a wonderful, healthy and fit day!!!
October 18, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Just took the quiz. My wife and I are going to be working on getting our financial affairs in order and working to become one with this. Very simple quiz and happy to say I’m doing pretty well on the other categories.