My self-assessment test

 
As I contemplate how I can use my gifts and talents
to make a difference for myself, others and the planet,
I decided to become the first committed member of
my monthly coaching program.

My first step was to take my self-assessment test, Part I.

This test is divided into three pathways of life:
    Self (Life)
    Health
    Wealth

Each section has eight statements which required a -
   yes (I am satisfied)
   maybe/mostly (I am making progress)
   no (I am not satisfied) response.

In my head, I thought my life was pretty great
and I was along a solid path.  Hah! 

When I sat down with pencil and paper and took a
serious look at these twenty-four statements,
I was stunned when I  honestly rated how I was doing.

Of the 24 statements, I gave myself only
    6 yes, 10 maybe, 8 no. 

Boy, do I have work to do.  My worst category was health.
At my age, this category is perhaps the most important.
To maintain a high quality of life, I need to maximize
my good health and minimize my health care costs.

A similar experience and wake up call happened earlier
this year during my first interview with a new acupuncturist. 
I stated what I was in good shape, no medications,
no major issues.

And then I said, except – my upper and lower back hurts,
my skin is dry, I am both congested and constantly blowing
my nose often, my eyes water, I have a pot belly,
I don’t see as well at night, etc., etc,. etc.

WOW! I laughed and said maybe I am not as healthy as I thought.
How much of this is attributed to aging I wonder?
For me, not so much since I have lived with these “issues” for years. 
So for my first personal challenge and commitment to
 my new journey, I am focusing on improving my health.

So I ask:
  What does improving my health mean to me?
  How will I start?
  What is the most important aspect to change?
  What will bring me the best results?
  What is my goal?

Stay tuned for my decision at the next post as
 I develop my plan to improve my health.