Are you taking care of yourself?

Your mental health depends, in large part, on how you treat yourself. Physical movement, sleep, the ability to log off, and more all play a role in how you feel day to day. But it’s not easy to do. For many, taking care of ourselves drops on our list of priorities in favor of the commitments and challenges of life and caring for others. Take this test to see where you fall on the self-care scale.

1. I feel rested when I wake up in the morning.

DISAGREE AGREE

2. The food on my plate is colorful.

DISAGREE AGREE

3. I schedule breaks for myself during the workday.

DISAGREE AGREE

4. I’m happy with how often I work out.

DISAGREE AGREE

5. I make time to do my favorite activities.

DISAGREE AGREE

6. I ask for help.

DISAGREE AGREE

7. I regularly go to the doctor for check-ups.

DISAGREE AGREE

8. I save some money each paycheck.

DISAGREE AGREE

9. I say “no” to people or commitments when I feel stretched too thin.

DISAGREE AGREE

10. I like the people I spend time around.

DISAGREE AGREE

11. I give myself permission to rest or be unproductive without guilt.

DISAGREE AGREE

12. The sun hits my skin each day.

DISAGREE AGREE

13. I treat myself the same way I treat others.

DISAGREE AGREE

14. I spend a lot of my time with my friends and family.

DISAGREE AGREE

15. My weight hasn’t changed much in the last few years.

DISAGREE AGREE

16. I practice emotional regulation through mindfulness activities such as meditation or yoga.

DISAGREE AGREE

17. I drink too much.

DISAGREE AGREE

18. I have people I talk with about my feelings.

DISAGREE AGREE

19. I bathe and brush my teeth each day (bonus for flossing).

DISAGREE AGREE

20. I like myself.

DISAGREE AGREE