Life’s Dream Quiz
by Kim Whiting

How does the life you are living match the life of your DREAMS? 
Take this quick quiz and see. 

1 = Never    2 = Almost Never    3 = Sometimes     4 = Almost Always    5 = Always

1. I feel happy most of each day. 1 2 3 4 5

2. I am healthy. My body functions smoothly and easily. 1 2 3 4 5

3. I am free of body tension, aches, pains and numbness. 1 2 3 4

4. I have lots of energy. 1 2 3 4 5

5. I am excited to start each day. 1 2 3 4 5

6. My life feels purposeful and meaningful. 1 2 3 4 5

7. Much of what I do each day feels like play to me. 1 2 3 4 5

8. I am surrounded by people who love, support and believe in me. 1 2 3 4 5

9. I am free of food, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and drug dependence. 1 2 3 45

10. I sleep well and peacefully. 1 2 3 4 5

11. I say and think nice things about myself. 1 2 3 4 5

12. I say and think nice things about others 1 2 3 4 5

13. I love who I am 1 2 3 4 5

14. I love what I do. 1 2 3 4 5

15. I would describe myself as light-hearted and enthusiastic 1 2 3 4 5

HOW TO FIGURE YOUR SCORE: Divide your total score by 15. If your average score is…

1 “I’M IN HELL” — Your life, psyche and body are sending you lots of warning signals. These warning signals are wonderful when you learn to listen to them, because they tell you when you are not living the life of your dreams, when you’re off course in the pursuit of your dreams, and/or when your life is sorely imbalanced. Remember the childhood game of “Hot and Cold?” One person silently picked out the “hot” item in a room, and said “warmer” when you were closer to the item and “colder” when you were farther from the item. The “hot” item in the game of life is your dream, and if you’re in category one, your body and psyche are screaming “cold!”

2 “DREAMS, WHAT DREAMS?” — If your average score is two, you have most likely forgotten your dreams, long ago given up on them (you probably gave them away to someone more capable and worthy), or you are working frantically at something you think is your dream, but is in fact a fantasy of your misguided ego. If your average score is a two, you’ve probably suffered a pretty hard blow to your self-confidence and self-esteem, and even if the blow was thrown in early childhood, you are still reeling from it.

3 “I’M LIVING, BUT I WOULDN’T EXACTLY SAY LIFE IS DREAMY” — An average score of three puts you where most people are functioning, but not really living. Most people in this category have a subconscious itch for something different and better, but are not clear enough about where the itch is coming from to give it a good scratch. Those in the three category are often so busy fantasizing about how much better life will be when a better job or paycheck or relationship or body, etc, drops in their lap, they forget to notice that they’re not doing much living right now.

4 “I’M SO CLOSE TO THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL I’M GETTING A SUNTAN—BUT HOW DO I TAKE THESE LAST FEW STEPS?” If your average score is a four, big congratulations are in order! It’s not quite time to bill yourself as a guru, but you’re pretty darn close. If you’re in category four, you’re clearly aware of your dream and have been actively and effectively pursuing it. However, like a hurdler wearing Army boots, you probably have a tiny bit of emotional baggage that is causing you to trip on, rather than leap, the last hurdles.

5 “I’M IN HEAVEN” —If your average score was five, then I — and most likely everyone you know—worship you. If you are in this category, you have followed your heart and lived with courage the majority of your life. So much goodness is flowing to you from the life you have created, that this goodness overflows and blesses everyone who encounters you. If you’re in this category, you’re so happy and self-actualized that you spend most of your time focusing on giving joy to others. The Life of Your Dreams is waiting for you. Claim it! 

Kim Whiting is a Life Coach in Henderson. Feel free to ask her questions or make an appointment: 896-4409 or whitingk@lvcm.com