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. Describe when or where you are most happy.
Describe when or where you are most happy.
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. Would the people that know you best - family, friends, coworkers - describe you as a happy person?
Would the people that know you best - family, friends, coworkers - describe you as a happy person?
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. Do you consider yourself happy...
Do you consider yourself happy...
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. Have you ever compiled a list of your life's goals?
Have you ever compiled a list of your life's goals?
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. If you haven't, do you have in mind a rough list of your life's goals?
If you haven't, do you have in mind a rough list of your life's goals?
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. If you have a list in mind, please share some of your most important life’s goals – those you may have already achieved or those you’re still striving toward. You can list as few as two or as many as 10.
If you have a list in mind, please share some of your most important life’s goals – those you may have already achieved or those you’re still striving toward. You can list as few as two or as many as 10.
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. Are you on track to accomplish your goals?
Are you on track to accomplish your goals?
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. On a scale of 0-10, with 0 being “not important,” and 10 being “extremely important,” how important is it that you achieve most of your life’s goals?
On a scale of 0-10, with 0 being “not important,” and 10 being “extremely important,” how important is it that you achieve most of your life’s goals?
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. Has there ever been a moment in your life – a health scare, the death of a loved one, a sudden crisis, an unexpected opportunity – when your assessment of your life’s goals changed in an instant?
Has there ever been a moment in your life – a health scare, the death of a loved one, a sudden crisis, an unexpected opportunity – when your assessment of your life’s goals changed in an instant?
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. If yes, describe the event in fewer than 20 words.
If yes, describe the event in fewer than 20 words.
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. Many people operate within multiple communities simultaneously. We have face-to-face contact with family, friends we see often, the co-workers we see every day. We are active participants in organizations, forums, churches and synagogues, teams, community associations, alumni groups, political entities. We participate within virtual communities and networks such as Facebook. Starting with family, friends, and co-workers, list some of the communities in which you are an active participant. You can list as many as 10.
Many people operate within multiple communities simultaneously. We have face-to-face contact with family, friends we see often, the co-workers we see every day. We are active participants in organizations, forums, churches and synagogues, teams, community associations, alumni groups, political entities. We participate within virtual communities and networks such as Facebook. Starting with family, friends, and co-workers, list some of the communities in which you are an active participant. You can list as many as 10.
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. Do you believe you participate in more communities of interest than the average person, fewer than the average person, or about the same as the average person?
Do you believe you participate in more communities of interest than the average person, fewer than the average person, or about the same as the average person?
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Fewer than the average person
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. On a 0 – 10 scale, with 0 being “not important,” and 10 being “extremely important,” how important is it to your sense of happiness that you participate in such communities?
On a 0 – 10 scale, with 0 being “not important,” and 10 being “extremely important,” how important is it to your sense of happiness that you participate in such communities?
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. Personal expression can take many forms, from writing a diary to publishing a blog; from being an artist to having unique ways of expressing your individuality. List some of your outlets for personal expression. You can list as few as two, or as many as 10.
Personal expression can take many forms, from writing a diary to publishing a blog; from being an artist to having unique ways of expressing your individuality. List some of your outlets for personal expression. You can list as few as two, or as many as 10.
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. On a 0-10 scale, with 1 being “not important,” and 10 being “extremely important,” how important is it to your sense of happiness that you have one or more outlets for your personal expression?
On a 0-10 scale, with 1 being “not important,” and 10 being “extremely important,” how important is it to your sense of happiness that you have one or more outlets for your personal expression?
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. Daily life is busy and sometimes it is hard to reflect on things that bring us happiness – whether it is the company of our family or friends, or something as simple as a nice day, a beautiful sunset. Do you consider yourself able to reflect on things that bring you happiness...
Daily life is busy and sometimes it is hard to reflect on things that bring us happiness – whether it is the company of our family or friends, or something as simple as a nice day, a beautiful sunset. Do you consider yourself able to reflect on things that bring you happiness...
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. On a 0-10 scale, with 1 being “not important,” and 10 being “extremely important,” how important is it to be able to step back and reflect on, or show gratitude for, things that make you happy?
On a 0-10 scale, with 1 being “not important,” and 10 being “extremely important,” how important is it to be able to step back and reflect on, or show gratitude for, things that make you happy?
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. On a 1-10 scale, with 1 being “not very much,” and 10 being “a great deal,” how much do you “give back to society,” either through charitable contributions or through volunteering your time?
On a 1-10 scale, with 1 being “not very much,” and 10 being “a great deal,” how much do you “give back to society,” either through charitable contributions or through volunteering your time?
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. On a 1-10 scale, with 1 being “not important,” and 10 being “extremely important,” how important is it to your sense of happiness that you “give back to society”?
On a 1-10 scale, with 1 being “not important,” and 10 being “extremely important,” how important is it to your sense of happiness that you “give back to society”?
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. Some people believe that they have a higher calling, or that there is a higher purpose to their lives, whether it’s the job they do, or the activities they participate in within their community, or in their responsibilities to others. Do you have a sense that there is a higher purpose to your life?
Some people believe that they have a higher calling, or that there is a higher purpose to their lives, whether it’s the job they do, or the activities they participate in within their community, or in their responsibilities to others. Do you have a sense that there is a higher purpose to your life?
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. If yes, describe your higher calling, or your higher purpose in life, in fewer than 20 words.
If yes, describe your higher calling, or your higher purpose in life, in fewer than 20 words.
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. On a 0-10 scale, with 0 being “not important,” and 10 being “extremely important,” how important is it to your sense of happiness that you feel you have some kind of higher purpose in life?
On a 0-10 scale, with 0 being “not important,” and 10 being “extremely important,” how important is it to your sense of happiness that you feel you have some kind of higher purpose in life?
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. What makes you happy? You can list as few as two conditions, ingredients, or factors, or as many as 10.
What makes you happy? You can list as few as two conditions, ingredients, or factors, or as many as 10.
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. Are you male or female?
Are you male or female?
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. What is your age?
What is your age?
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