Take a look at the following list of 56 characteristics of a blessed life. Ask yourself how much each of these statements describes you, or not. Rate yourself as Poor, Fair, or Good for each of these statements. If you rate yourself as "Poor" in many of these statements, you have some work to do in moving toward a "Blessed Life."
Assessment of Your Characteristics for a Blessed Life
Determine to what extent this statement describes you at this time:
1) I am happy
2) I enjoy my life
3) I tend to smile a lot (as seen by others)
4) I find joy in almost everything I do
5) I regularly make time to have some fun in my life
6) I am at peace
7) There is minimal "suffering" in my life
8) I do not get very frustrated about the material things I want but do not yet have in my life
9) I feel prosperous in many ways
10) I am rarely in bad moods
11) I am rarely down and/or depressed
12) I do not worry very much
13) I am rarely angry at someone or something for very long
14) I am flexible and remain positive when events in my life go differently than planned
15) I am usually a patient person
16) I practice looking for the "good" in people and situations (vs. looking for the "bad")
17) I am pretty good at not letting "toxic emotions" control me
18) I have put most of the pain and problems from the past behind me now
19) Other people enjoy my company most of the time
20) I have an appropriate number of friends who seem to like me and care about me
21) There is someone or appropriate people in my life who love me
22) I rarely feel lonely
23) There are at least one or more people in my life that I love very much
24) I have a real attitude of gratitude for the good things I have in my life
25) I have very good health
26) I believe I live a very balanced life (mental, physical, spiritual)
27) I tend to live in the present and do not give excessive attention to the past or future
28) I am open-minded to new ideas and concepts
29) I usually get enough rest each day
30) I exercise regularly
31) I eat a healthy diet most of the time
32) I enjoy helping other people
33) I often help other people (actually do it)
34) I often focus on the needs of others more than myself
35) I often recognize and praise someone when they have done a good job at something
36) I often encourage others
37) I tend to put most of my attention and energy on what I can control versus what I cannot control or act on
38) I try to learn a lesson from each mistake
39) I listen more than I talk
40) It is easy for me to apologize when I am wrong
41) Forgiving others who have wronged me is easy for me to do
42) I bounce back quickly from my mistakes or setbacks
43) I am usually pretty productive each day
44) I rarely blame other people or circumstances for the issues or problems in my life
45) I am able to concentrate pretty well and keep my mind from unproductively wandering off topic
46) I try very hard to never tell a lie
47) I try very hard to never take advantage of someone else
48) I take pride in being an honest person
49) I truly believe I will eventually receive back whatever I send out into the universe (good or bad) "sowing and reaping"
50) God loves and cares for me
51) I believe my thoughts have creative power to direct my words, actions, and life
52) I am optimistic about my life and future
53) I understand my purpose in life and actively pursue it
54) I really believe God will work all things out for my good if I trust in Him and am obedient to what he directs me to do
55) I believe in Heaven and think I know what it takes to get there.
56) I live my life according to my beliefs.
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This list is really worth thinking about and acting on. it points out some areas in my life I need to work on.