Here are several self-reflection questionnaires to help you determine your levels of satisfaction with life.
SUBJECTIVE HAPPINESS SCALE
(also known as The General Happiness Scale)
Instructions: For each of the following statements and/or questions, please circle the point on the scale that you feel is most appropriate in describing you.
- In general, I consider myself:
not a very happy person 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a very happy person
- Compared to most of my peers, I consider myself:
less happy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 more happy
- Some people are generally very happy. They enjoy life regardless of what is going on, getting the most out of everything. To what extent does this characterization describe you?
not at all 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a great deal
- Some people are generally not very happy. Although they are not depressed, they never seem as happy as they might be. To what extend does this characterization describe you?
not at all 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a great deal
FLOURISHING SCALE
Below are eight statements with which you may agree or disagree. Using the scale provided, indicate your agreement with each statement by choosing the appropriate score.
7 = Strongly agree
6 = Agree
5 = Slightly agree
4 = Neither agree nor disagree
3 = Slightly disagree
2 = Disagree
1 = Strongly disagree
- _______ I lead a purposeful and meaningful life
- _______ My social relationships are supportive and rewarding
- _______ I am engaged and interested in my daily activities
- _______ I actively contribute to the happiness and well-being of others
- _______ I am competent and capable in the activities that are important to me
- _______ I am a good person and live a good life
- _______ I am optimistic about my future
- _______ People respect me
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CHARACTER STRENGTHS AND VIRTUES QUIZ*
Scientific researchers have identified 24 core character strengths held by people to varying degrees. Use the list below to identify which virtues are your strengths in each category. Use a scale of 1-5, marking your strong characteristics with a 5, and those that you feel that you exemplify to a lesser degree mark with a lesser number, ending at 1 for those with which you do not often resonate.
Wisdom and Knowledge
__ Creativity
__ Curiosity
__ Open-Mindedness
__ Love of Learning
__ Perspective
Courage
__ Bravery
__ Honesty
__ Perseverance
__ Zest
Humanity
__ Kindness
__ Love
__ Social Intelligence
Justice
__ Fairness
__ Leadership
__ Teamwork
Temperance
__ Forgiveness
__ Humility
__ Prudence
__ Self-Regulation
Transcendence
__ Appreciation of Beauty
__ Gratitude
__ Hope
__ Humor
__ Spirituality
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- Source: Peterson and Seligman, 2004*