Food for the Soul
Publishing · Holistic Wellness ResourcesSelf-Care Assessment
Evaluate your current self-care practices across spiritual, emotional, physical, and relational dimensions — and build a personalized, sustainable plan for whole-person wellness.
"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies."
— 1 Corinthians 6:19–20Before diving in, rate your overall sense of wellbeing today on a scale of 1 to 10.
Rate each dimension 1–5 (1 = very neglected, 5 = well-tended). Then answer the reflection questions.
- Daily prayer or devotional time
- Regular scripture reading
- Attending church / faith community
- Stillness / contemplative practice
- Journaling / spiritual reflection
- Naming and expressing my feelings
- Seeking support when struggling
- Setting healthy emotional boundaries
- Doing things that bring me joy
- Processing grief, anger, or pain
- Getting 7–9 hours of sleep
- Regular movement or exercise
- Nourishing, balanced meals
- Staying hydrated throughout the day
- Medical / dental check-ups
- Spending quality time with loved ones
- Communicating my needs clearly
- Releasing toxic or draining relationships
- Asking for help when I need it
- Giving and receiving encouragement
Rate each area of life 1–5 by coloring or marking the boxes. 1 = very low, 5 = thriving.
Self-care barriers are real. Identifying them is the first step to overcoming them.
- I feel guilty putting myself first
- I don't have enough time
- I don't know where to start
- I feel too exhausted to do anything
- I don't think I deserve care
- Financial limitations
- Lack of support from others
- Past patterns / habits are hard to break
- Physical health limitations
- Mental health challenges
Choose one intentional practice for each dimension. Start small — consistency matters more than perfection.
| Dimension | My Practice This Month | When / How Often | Support I Need |
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🙏 Spiritual |
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💛 Emotional |
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💪 Physical |
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🤝 Relational |
Read these aloud daily. Place a ✓ next to each one after speaking it today.
- I am worthy of rest, renewal, and tender care — given to me by God and by myself.
- Caring for myself is not selfish; it is how I show up fully for those I love.
- My body is a gift. I honor it with nourishment, movement, and compassionate attention.
- I release the guilt of saying no. Boundaries are an act of love — toward myself and others.
- I choose one small act of self-care today, knowing it is enough.
- I am not behind. I am exactly where I need to be on my healing journey.