Basic Needs Checklist

Creating a Picture of Your Lifestyle

This checklist isn’t about guilt. It is only meant to remind you how you are currently caring for yourself.

• Do you eat something fresh and unprocessed every day?
• Do you allow time in your week to touch nature, no matter how briefly?
• Do you get enough sunlight, especially in the wintertime?
• Do you drink enough water?
• Do you know enough about your body and health needs?
• Do you feel you get enough fun exercise?
• Do you make time for friendships?
• Do you have friends you can call when you are down, friends who will really listen?
• Do you honestly ask for help when you need it?
• Do you regularly release your negative emotions?
• Do you forgive yourself when you make a mistake?
• Do you do things that give you a sense of fulfillment, joy and purpose?
• Is there abundant beauty in your life?  Do you allow yourself to see beauty and to bring beauty into your home and/or office?
• Do you make time for solitude?
• Are you getting daily or weekly spiritual nourishment?
• Can you remember the last time you laughed until you cried?
• Do you accept yourself for who you are?