What Are Your Priorities?

Are you spending your time doing what is really important? Take this quiz to evaluate the focus of your life.


1. Do you go out with your friends, minus your spouse, more than once per month?

Always

Sometimes

Never


2. Do several months go by without an outing with your spouse?

Always

Sometimes

Never


3. Do your leisure activities center around the use of alcohol?

Always

Sometimes

Never


4. Do you or your spouse have "flashes of aggression" when drinking?

Always

Sometimes

Never


5. Do others disapprove of your drinking?

Always

Sometimes

Never


6. Do you feel guilty about your drinking?

Always

Sometimes

Never


7. Do you find it difficult to find time for exercise and relaxation?

Always

Sometimes

Never


8. Do you often forget or postpone family time due to work at the office or other commitments?

Always

Sometimes

Never


9. Do you often forget or postpone family time due to work at the office or other commitments?

Always

Sometimes

Never


10. Are you preoccupied with thoughts of work even on weekends or vacations?

Always

Sometimes

Never


11. Do you feel quilty if you don't accomplish something?

Always

Sometimes

Never



Scoring:  How many "nevers" did you have?

9-10, excellent.  You are clear about the priorities in your life.

7-8, good.  Keep working.  You will reap results by changing your behavior.

Less than 6.  Time to re-evaluate.  Take a look at how you are spending your time and your priorities.



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