Great Life Checklist

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Ken Abrams, One of Thousands of Executive Coaches on Noomii.

Great Life Checklist
You have more natural energy when you are clear with your environment, health relationships &, money.
If the statement is sometimes or usually true please DO NOT check the box until the statement is virtually always true for you.
-If the statement does not apply to you, check the box.
-If the statement will never be true for you, check the box. (You get “credit” for it because it does not apply or will never happen.)
And, you may change any statement to fit your situation better.

SECTION A. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
1. ___I live in a home/apartment that I love.
2. ___I live in the geographic area I choose.
3. ___I live in a neighbourhood that is safe and does not cause any stress.
4. ___People feel comfortable in my home.
5. ___I am not tolerating anything about my home or work environment.
6. ___The place I live has an area where I can go to have peace, read, work on personal productivity or inspiration.
7. ___The place I live has an area where I can go to be entertained and have fun. (TV / music area; games)
8. ___I surround myself with music / art / hobbies which makes my life more enjoyable.
9. ___I have nothing around the house or in storage that I do not need.
10. ___My plants and animals are healthy. (Fed, watered, getting light, etc.)
11. ___I drink clean, healthy water. I recycle and am “Green” conscious.
12. ___I protect the environment (use non-ozone-depleting products, conserve energy, drive a high-mileage car,etc.).
13. ___My bed/bedroom lets me have the best sleep possible. (Firm bed, light, air)
14. ___My clothes are all pressed, clean and make me look great. (No wrinkles, baskets of laundry, ill-fitting clothes)
15. ___My home is neat and clean. (Vacuumed, closets clean, desks and tables clear; windows clean)
16. ___My car is in excellent condition. (Doesn’t need mechanical work, repairs, cleaning or replacing)
17. ___My appliances, machinery and equipment work well. (Refrigerator, toaster, snow-blower, water heater, toys)
18. ___My home support structures are in good working order. (Heating, plumbing, air conditioning)
19. ___My personal files, papers and receipts are scanned or neatly filed away,
20. ___My office is clean and organized. (Desk, file cabinets, bookshelves)
21. ___My work environment is productive and inspiring. (Synergistic, ample tools and resources; no undue pressure)
22. ___My computer is 100% effective (enough memory / speed / etc.) and the software supports my life and work.
23. ___My computers and files system is backed up in case of emergency.
24. ___I effectively use the web / internet and do not waste time with email and searches.
25. ___I consistently have adequate time, space and freedom in my life.
____ Number of checked boxes (25 max)

SECTION B. WELL-BEING

1. ___I take care of me every day.
2. ___I am conscious of my use of caffeine and I am within healthy limits
3. ___I am conscious of my use of sugar and I am within healthy limits
4. ___I am conscious of my television viewing habits, and I am within healthy limits
5. ___I am conscious of my use of alcohol and I am within healthy limits
6. ___I am conscious of my use of tobacco and I am within healthy limits
7. ___My weight is within my ideal range.
8. ___I have no habits which I find to be unacceptable.
9. ___My teeth and gums are healthy. (I floss daily; brush regularly; have seen dentist in last 6 months)
10. ___My cholesterol count & blood pressure is healthful.
11. ___I have had a complete physical exam, hearing exam, and eye exam in the past 3 years.
12. ___I walk or exercise at least three times per week.
13. ___I have been tested for the AIDS antibody.
14. ___I do not use illegal drugs or misuse prescribed medications.
15. ___My nails, skin, and hair are healthy and look good.
16. ___I don’t rush or use adrenaline to get the job done.
17. ___I am aware of any physical or emotional challenges or conditions I have, and I am attending to them.
18. ___I consistently take evenings, weekends and holidays off and I take at least two weeks of vacation each year.
19. ___ I rarely miss work due to illness.
20. ___My life and work are in balance.
21. ___I have a resource to generate peacefulness. (Spirituality / religion/ meditation / etc.)
22. ___I have something to look forward to virtually every day.
23. ___I have a rewarding life beyond my work or profession.
24. ___I celebrate when good things happen in my life or my work.
25. ___I have fun on a regular basis.
____ Number of checked boxes (25 max)

SECTION C. MONEY

1. ___I like my work.
2. ___I do not worry about money.
3. ___My income source/revenue base is stable and predictable.
4. ___My earnings are commensurate with the effort I put into my job.
5. ___I am on a planned career path. I am satisfied with my progress and / or am taking steps to stay on my plan.
6. ___I know how much I must have to be financially independent and I have a plan to get there.
7. ___I currently live well, within my means.
8. ___My earnings outpace inflation, consistently.
9. ___I currently save at least 10% of my income.
10. ___I pay my bills on time, virtually always.
11. ___I have minimum balances on my credit cards
12. ___I have written agreements and am current with payments to individuals or companies to whom I owe money.
13. ___I have 6 months’ living expenses in an interest bearing savings account.
14. ___I have a financial plan for the next 1 / 3 / 5 years.
15. ___I know my net worth (My assets minus liabilities)
16. ___I have a budget which allows me to save money for my future
17. ___My investments are diversified, managed, and do not keep me awake at night.
18. ___ I subscribe to publications / visit websites / read recourses relevant to my work.
19. ___I have good relationships with people who can assist in my career/professional development.
20. ___I have excellent medical insurance which covers prevention and emergencies.
21. ___My will is up-to-date and accurate.
22. ___I own appropriate levels of life insurance, long term care / home care insurance, and disability coverage
23. ___My assets (car, home, possessions, and treasures) are well-insured.
24. ___I have no current or impending legal / tax infringements
25. ___I have safeguards in place to protect my assets and my identity (computer).
____ Number of checked boxes (25 max)

SECTION D. RELATIONSHIPS

1. ___I put people first and results second.
2. ___I have a best friend and / or a group of close friends whom I have mutual trust and respect
3. ___I am a person of his/her word; people can count on me.
4. ___I communicate with friends and peers how they can assist me in meeting my needs and/or goals.
5. ___I get along well with my manager/ staff / co-workers
6. ___I have a coach to work on my life and /or business.
7. ___I have an individual in my life that inspires me. (Teacher / hero / leader / guru)
8. ___I intentionally maintain a personal and professional network to my life and business forward.
9. ___I am consistently early or easily on time.
10. ___There is no one who I would dread or feel uncomfortable “running across”. (In the street, at an airport or party)
11. ___I have let go of the relationships which drag me down or damage me.
12. ___I have communicated, or attempted to communicate with everyone who I upset, even if it wasn’t fully my fault.
13. ___I am able to freely tell people my expectations of our relationship
14. ___I am fully caught up with letters and calls.
15. ___I always tell the truth, no matter what.
16. ___I feel love and respect from people around me to feel good.
17. ___I have fully come to terms with those people who have hurt/damaged me, intentional or not.
18. ___I quickly correct miscommunications and misunderstandings when they do occur.
19. ___I live life on my terms, not by the rules or preferences of others.
20. ___I am complete with all past significant relationships
21. ___I am in tune with my wants and needs and get them taken care of.
22. ___I do not judge or criticize others.
23. ___I do not “take personally” the things that people say to me.
24. ___I have a circle of friends/family who love and appreciate me for who I am, more than just what I do for them.
25. ___I consistently tell my parents, children, siblings that I love them.

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