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Healthy Lifestyle Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Do you have a healthy lifestyle?

Your overall health depends on the lifestyle habits you keep. What you eat, if you smoke, how much you sleep, your exercise routine, how you cope with stress, whether your work is fulfilling, and if you maintain positive relationships are all things that matter for your general well-being. Take this test to see where you fall on the healthy lifestyle scale.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

Never
Never
Sometimes
Always
Always
1. I avoid processed and sugary foods.
Never
Always
2. I floss and brush my teeth daily.
Never
Always
3. I smoke.
Never
Always
4. If I get another item on my to-do list, I get stressed out.
Never
Always
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5. I seek out sunlight if possible.
Never
Always
6. I take the stairs rather than elevator if it's only a couple of flights.
Never
Always
7. I see my doctor for a checkup every two to three years if not more often.
Never
Always
8. I make time for fun activities.
Never
Always
9. I factor my family's medical history into my preventive self-care.
Never
Always
10. I have people in my life with whom I feel strongly connected.
Never
Always
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11. I sleep seven to eight hours a night.
Never
Always
12. I eat a lot of veggies and fruits.
Never
Always
13. My weight is generally stable.
Never
Always
14. I get my teeth cleaned and checked regularly.
Never
Always
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15. I stay hydrated.
Never
Always
16. I avoid tense exchanges.
Never
Always
17. I practice stress reduction through activities like mindful breathing, walking, yoga, or time in nature.
Never
Always
18. I avoid alcohol.
Never
Always
19. I use food to soothe myself when I’m upset.
Never
Always
20. I exercise an average of 30 minutes a day, three to five days a week, or more.
Never
Always

Who Is This Healthy Lifestyle Test For?

This test is for anyone who may struggle with healthy living or wants to learn more about their approach to self-care. This test is not intended to be diagnostic. This test is appropriate for all ages.

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Get Help With Lifestyle Choices

If you would like to improve your self-care approach or if you think you need help with self-sabotaging habits, you may want to contact a mental health professional. You can find a professional in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

  • S.N. Walker, K.R. Sechrist, N.J. Pender. Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale.
  • C. Mayers. Mayers Lifestyle Questionnaire.
  • Lifestyle Medicine Competencies for Primary Care Physicians, AMA Journal of Ethics.
  • Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity, CDC
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