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    Instructions: Read each statement below, and think about how frequently you engage in the stated behavior. Use the scale from zero 1 to 10. Zero means you never act, think, or behave in the way described in the statement, and 10 means you always act, think, or behave in the way described in the statement.

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  • Your Score

    Please see your score grouped into 5 key behavioral domains.
  • You scored below 7:

    Looks like you’d benefit by working to enhance your determination, grit, and diligence. Pick one daily task and be determined to get it done and be proud of your effort.

  • You scored between 7 and 14:

    With some support, you could enhance your determination, grit, and diligence. Pick one job or task you want to do and complete it by a date you set that is reasonable. And then get it done!

  • You scored 15 or higher:

    You have high capacities for living with determination, grit, and diligence. Offer to help someone with a chore at home or a task at work that needs to be completed.

  • You scored below 7:

    Looks like you might want to enhance your ability to sense insights when working on a problem or challenge. Pause and list your thoughts and feelings on an area you wish to improve or grow.

  • You scored between 7 and 14:

    With some support, you could improve your ability to sense insights when working on a problem or challenge. Try taking a walk without your phone and just invite your mind and heart to wonder about something that is puzzling you.

  • You scored 15 or higher:

    You have a high capacity for subtle insights when working on a problem or challenge. Listen to others nearby and see if you can help someone gain a deeper understanding of themselves to address a concern they have.

  • You scored below 7:

    Seems like strengthening your intellect a little would be helpful. Try spending time reading, listening, and watching people with proven expertise in some areas you are curious about. TED talks are a fun way to do this.

  • You scored between 7 and 14:

    You have some room to make the behavior even more beneficial. Consider finding new ways to grow even more capacity for your skills of solving problems and creating viable solutions.

  • You scored 15 or higher:

    You have a high capacity in solving problems and gaining new knowledge. Listen for the opportunity to assist a friend or colleague in finding viable solutions for a problem they are struggling to solve.

  • You scored below 7:

    Your natural capacity to express emotions has room to grow somewhat. Observe someone you know who skillfully expresses their emotions. Select one of their behaviors and practice it today.

  • You scored between 7 and 14:

    You seem pretty comfortable expressing yor emotions and supporting others. Try this new challenge: Select one of these emotions (sympathy, kindness, mercy, goodness, compassion, gratitude, appreciation, service) and practice that behavior for the next few days.

  • You scored 15 or higher:

    You have a natural capacity for being heart-centered. Share this asset freely today, especially in settings when healthy expression of an emotion is appropriate.

  • You scored below 7:

    You want to improve your natural creativity. To increase your creative capacities try just practicing light different ways to do some of your daily chores. Make light changes in your attitude, and time of day and use new approaches to those daily chores.

  • You scored between 7 and 14:

    You show moments of having natural creativity. Strengthen your creativity by partnering with one or two new people to get a job done. Be a bit more playful in trying a new twist to doing something that has become too repetitive or routine.

  • You scored 15 or higher:

    You have strong natural creative assets. Share your gifts with others at home and in a workplace setting. Offer to mentor a colleague in a situation you are working on.

  • If you're interested in exploring your score further, please schedule a free discovery call with Dave Bauer today!

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At The Change Circle, life coaches Dave Bauer and Swetha Sarathy will empower you to use change as an aid to reach your life goals, and become the best version of what you’ve envisioned for yourself.

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