This is an excellent place to begin. Before you can rebuild your life, you need an honest picture of where you are today. Don’t judge yourself during this process. Simply observe. Think of yourself as a compassionate student of your own life.
Use a score of 1–10 for every question:
- 1–3: This area needs urgent attention.
- 4–6: There is progress, but significant growth is needed.
- 7–8: This area is healthy but can still improve.
- 9–10: This is a strength—continue to nurture it.
Day 1 – Your Relationship with God and Your Inner Life
Spend time in prayer and quiet reflection.
Ask yourself:
- Is God truly the center of my life?
- Do I spend meaningful time in prayer and Scripture?
- Am I living according to my values?
- Is my conscience clear?
- Have I truly forgiven myself and others?
- Am I teachable and humble?
- Do I experience peace more often than anxiety?
- Am I becoming more loving, patient, and kind?
Write your overall score and explain why.
Day 2 – Emotional and Mental Health
Ask yourself:
- How well do I manage my emotions?
- Do I react or respond?
- What emotions dominate my life?
- How much fear, shame, guilt, or resentment am I carrying?
- Do I accept responsibility for my choices?
- How resilient am I after setbacks?
- Do I have hope for the future?
- Am I emotionally honest with myself?
Write your overall score.
Day 3 – Physical Health and Daily Habits
Ask yourself:
- How healthy is my body?
- Do I exercise consistently?
- Do I eat well?
- Do I sleep enough?
- Do I care for my body as God’s temple?
- Am I disciplined in my daily habits?
- Do I manage stress well?
- Do I avoid destructive habits?
Write your overall score.
Day 4 – Relationships
Consider your relationship with God, family, friends, colleagues, and yourself.
Ask yourself:
- Am I trustworthy?
- Do I communicate honestly?
- Do I listen well?
- Am I quick to forgive?
- Have I repaired relationships where possible?
- Do I love without controlling?
- Do I respect healthy boundaries?
- Do the people around me feel safe with me?
Write your overall score.
Day 5 – Purpose, Work, and Finances
Ask yourself:
- Do I know my purpose?
- Am I using my gifts?
- Do I enjoy meaningful work?
- Am I financially responsible?
- Do I live within my means?
- Am I generous?
- Am I growing professionally?
- Am I building something that will outlive me?
Write your overall score.
Day 6 – Character and Personal Growth
Ask yourself:
- Am I honest?
- Am I dependable?
- Do I keep my promises?
- Am I humble?
- Am I courageous?
- Do I learn from mistakes?
- Am I disciplined?
- Am I becoming a better person each year?
Write your overall score.
Day 7 – Vision and Integration
Review everything you’ve written.
Ask yourself:
- What are my three greatest strengths?
- What are my three greatest weaknesses?
- What patterns keep repeating?
- What fears are holding me back?
- What relationships need healing?
- What habits must end?
- What new habits must begin?
- Who is God calling me to become?
- What one change would have the greatest positive impact on my life?
Finally, score these ten life areas:
- Relationship with God _____ /10
- Emotional health _____ /10
- Mental health _____ /10
- Physical health _____ /10
- Relationships _____ /10
- Character and integrity _____ /10
- Purpose and calling _____ /10
- Work and finances _____ /10
- Self-discipline _____ /10
- Peace and joy _____ /10
Then answer these final questions:
- Which area has the lowest score?
- Why?
- What one small action can I take this week to improve it?
- Which area has the highest score?
- How can I use that strength to help improve my weaker areas?
Remember
This assessment is not about condemning yourself. It is about telling yourself the truth with humility and hope. Honest self-awareness is the foundation of lasting change.
As says:
“Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.” (Lamentations 3:40)
And as beautifully prays:
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” (Psalm
