How peaceful are YOU? Take the test below to see how peaceful you are in your life, your relationships and the world. The test contains 39 questions. When you are finished taking the online test, your scores will be added and you will be presented with the results. Try not to over evaluate your answers and just answer your first instinct. Have fun!
1. On a scale of 1 to 4 how easily do you get stressed? (Or show symptoms of stress such as a tension headache, a “short fuse,” anxiousness, over-reactivity, low energy, etc.)
I stress easily and frequently I have average stress It takes a lot to get me stressed I never get stressed
2. How often are you stressed?
Daily Not daily, but regularly rarely never
3. How often are you living in the past or thinking about the past?
I am plagued with thoughts of the past I frequently allow the past to affect my current situation Occasionally the past creeps up in my life I live in the "now," the past does not affect my current situation
4. Have you forgiven everyone that you feel has wronged you or made a mistake that hurt you?
Yes, I have completely forgiven ALL people I have forgiven MOST people No, I cannot forgive
5. True or False? I have effective ways (techniques) to handle every day stress
True False
6. How often do you get angry?
Never Rarely Not daily, but regularly Daily
7. How do you handle your anger?
I blow up and over-react (either physically or emotionally) I bottle it up and keep it inside I take a moment and leave the situation or take a deep breath so I can respond instead of react I never get angry
8. How often do you experience joy?
I frequently and consistently experience joy I regularly experience joy I rarely experience joy I do not know what it means to be joyful
9. Do you have a regular practice of prayer/meditation/affirmation or visualization?
Yes No
10. How often do you exercise physically?
Daily, I am committed to my physical health Not daily, but regularly Occasionally, if I have the time Rarely
11. How often do you stress or worry about finances?
Daily Not daily, but regularly Rarely Never
12. How often do you express yourself creatively?
13. True or False statement: “Do what you love and the money will follow.”
14. Do you do any volunteer work or are you actively involved in any social causes?
15. What is your general attitude toward life?
The glass is half full The glass is half empty
16. Do you donate money to groups or organizations?
Yes, regularly Sometimes, if I have extra No
17. How often do you play?
"Play"--what's play? I rarely have the time or opportunity to play I occasionally find the time to play I frequently and regularly play
18. True or False: I often feel lonely and alone
19. True or False: My work (career) is in alignment with my values
20. How do you feel about change?
I'm uncomfortable with change I embrace change
21. Is your career emotionally, physically and spiritually fulfilling?
Yes, I am doing what I absolutely love AND making a living For the most part, I am fulfilled in my career My career pays the bills, but it's not what I really want to do
22. True or False: I judge others
23. True or False: I am able to easily understand someone else’s side by putting myself in their shoes
24. True or False: I often want what other people have
25. For the next five questions, rate your relationships with the following on a scale of 1-5 with 5 being the most peaceful, loving, harmonious relationships and 1 being the most chaotic, stressful and disharmonious relationships. (Note: if you don’t have a relationship with a particular category ie: you’re self employed and don’t have coworkers, you must answer the question based on a previous experience or how you would be with coworkers. Do not leave an answer blank.)Your Parents or Children
5 4 3 2 1
26. Coworkers
27. Spouse/Romantic Partner
28. Friends
29. Strangers/Random encounters
30. True or False: I have a great support network. (ie: friends or family that encourage me and want the best for me.)
31. True or False: I am surrounded by positive people
True, I am surrounded by people with a positive outlook False, False, I am surrounded by people who are negative, cynical or indifferent
32. Do you get emotional when watching the news or reading the paper?
Yes, I get highly emotional when watching the news Occasionally I get emotional on certain topics No, the media doesn't affect my emotions
33. How often do you take sides on any issue?
Daily, I like to take sides Occasionally if I feel strongly about an issue Rarely, only on rare occasion Never, I remain neutral
34. True or False: I defend or argue my beliefs with others frequently
35. True or False: I feel helpless to create change at a global level
True, I feel my thoughts and actions don't matter False, I know my thoughts and actions have a ripple effect
36. True or False: When making a decision, I consider the effects of my actions on the environment, other people, etc.
True, I often consider the collective ramifications of my actions False, I usually only think of myself or those in my immediate circle
37. What is your general belief about others?
I believe people genuinely care about others I believe people are selfish and only care about themselves
38. What is your feeling toward people who commit a crime, etc?
I believe in an eye for an eye It depends on the crime I believe every situation should be handled with love
39. True or False: The Universe is friendly