Time to take a self-inventory

New Year a good time to take stock of life, career

The beginning of the year is a good time to ask yourself, “How am I doing? Am I happy at home, fulfilled at work, and working on those big lifetime goals I’ve set for myself? Or am I just coping, dealing with crisis after crisis?”

NetworkNEWs has designed a quick 10-question self-assessment to help gauge where you stand as you start the new year:

1. Are you making real progress on long-term life and career goals?
YES +10

2. Do you have enough time for yourself? To travel, relax, exercise, or play?
YES +10

3. Do you feel appreciated?
YES +10

4. Are you getting enough rest?
YES +10

5. Do have enough energy?
YES +10

6. Is your health good?
YES +10

7. Do you have a strong network of colleagues and friends?
YES +10

8. Are you saving money?
YES +10

9. Are you relaxed at work and home?
YES +10

10. Are you happy?
YES +10

Tally ten points for each “yes” answer. Here’s a rough guide to how you’re doing:

0-30 POINTS
DANGER. You need a major reassessment of your life. Consider professional coaching – an outside perspective is always helpful; in your case it could be urgent.

40-60 POINTS
TRUDGING. Like most of us, your life could use a tune up. Sit down with a mentor or coach and talk about what you’d like to accomplish long term and what adjustments you can make this year.

70-80 POINTS
SOLID. You may be a bit overworked – who isn’t? – but you have a stable, happy personal life and are doing well in your career. But there may still be areas that need tweaking, such as finances or work/life balance. See what you can do in 2006 to make your good life even better.

90-100
CONGRATULATIONS. Life is good and you’re on the right track. You’d make an excellent coach or mentor for someone who has not yet found their own formula for success.

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