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Tales from St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen As Told by Students of Middlesex Community College
http://www.mxcc.commnet.edu/images/customer-files/schedules/SoupStories-v20-Lo.pdf
Indicator #25
I make time to serve others. (Be sure to read the end of this post)
“Weekly Wellness Check-in” is an ongoing weekly post appearing on Mondays, in which I present one indicator from a checklist of positive mental health attributes. Take a look at the indicator and think about how it applies to you, keeping in mind it is an important factor of well-being. We all excel at some things, and need to work on others. Rate yourself on a scale of 1-10; One, meaning I am a failure at this, and ten, meaning I have no room for improvement. Nobody may record a 1 or a 10 because there are no failures, and nobody is perfect. If you are happy with where you placed yourself, consider the indicator a strength. If you aren’t, think about a “realistic” place you would like to be, and how you might carry out getting there. My hope is that you will give it some gentle thought. I’d love to hear your tips on how to make each a strength in the comment section.
Previous weeks…
Indicator #1 I get a good night’s sleep so I feel healthy and alert
Indicator #2 I eat healthy foods to promote health and well being
Indicator #3 I exercise regularly
Indicator #4 I avoid mood altering substances (unless taken as prescribed).
Indicator #5 I make time each week to engage in activities that give me pleasure
Indicator #6 I have friends and family that I can talk to whenever I need a sense of connectedness
Indicator #7 I live in a home that feels safe and nurturing
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- Indicator #8 I actively seek solutions for the complaints I have regarding my life, work, and school
- Indicator #9 I know how to forgive myself and others who have hurt me in the past
Indicator #10 I let go of guilt for my past mistakes
Indicator #11 I have enough money, time, friends, space, love, fun, and affection
Indicator #12 I take action based out of love rather than fear
Indicator #13 I am part of a community that gives me a sense of purpose
Indicator #14 I live a life based on choice and meaning
Indicator #15 I am able to ask others for what I need
Indicator# 16 I am able to say no when I don’t want to do something
Indicator #17 I am effectively able to express my feelings and stand up for what I believe in
Indicator #18 I am able to identify what emotion I am feeling at any given time
Indicator #19 I am able to tolerate negative emotion
Indictor #20 I have good problem solving skills
Indicator #21 I am able to set and achieve goals
Indicator #22 In the long run problems make me stronger.
Indicator #23 I have good stress management skills
Indicator #24 I am able to make and keep friends
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What a SPLENDID idea! Being prompted to think of things I wouldn’t normally think of and take inventory is really nice! It lets me know what I need to work on, and where I really AM OK (regardless of feeling inadequate).
This is wonderful and makes me happy 🙂 Happy Monday!
Thanks for your comment. It is always nice to have a reminder of what makes us happy isn’t it. When I’m down I look at these and see where I’m slipping, and then I give it extra attention. Life does become better. Happy Monday to you too 🙂
…and I just love the word “splendid.”