Week 7: Health – The Care of Self

Week 7: Health – The Care of Self

This week, we explore your relationship with health, body, mind, and spirit. What do you want to create in your health? What must be established, managed, and sustained to support your vitality and well-being? Your voice will help us visualize the emotional foundations of healing, wholeness, and balance.

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How would you rate your overall health (physical, mental, emotional)?*

Excellent—I feel strong, clear, and resilient

Good, with manageable challenges

Struggling in one or more areas

In crisis or declining

How regularly do you engage in practices that support your well-being (e.g., movement, mindfulness, nourishment)?*

Daily—they are non-negotiable

Weekly—I make room when I can

Occasionally—I know I should, but don’t

Rarely or never—I avoid or neglect them

When your body or mind gives you signals (e.g., stress, fatigue, pain), how do you respond?*

I listen and respond with care

I notice but often push through

I suppress or ignore it

I disconnect or self-medicate

How would you describe your emotional awareness and regulation?*

High—I can name, feel, and process emotions

Moderate—I try, but it’s hard to stay balanced

Low—I feel consumed or numb

Very low—I avoid emotional experiences

How influenced is your well-being by your surrounding environment (home, workplace, online)?*

I design spaces that nourish my health

I try to manage external impacts

My environment often harms my well-being

I feel trapped in toxic spaces

To what degree have you intentionally designed your health rhythms, systems, or rituals?*

Deeply—I’ve created a health-centered life

Somewhat—I’m building habits with intention

Minimally—I default to whatever fits

Not at all—health feels reactive or inaccessible

What do you want to create in your health?*

Strength and vitality

Emotional and mental balance

A sustainable routine

Energy and resilience

Still discovering

In order to create your health, what must you establish?*

A foundational wellness routine

Support systems (doctors, coaches, peers)

Beliefs about your body and worth

Safe habits for healing or growth

All of the above

What do you need to put in place to build strong health?*

Core routines and structure

Clear understanding of your needs

Safe environment for healing

Trust in your body

Other

What guiding principles do you need to establish to support your health and well-being?*

Discipline and grace

Listening to your body

Boundaries with overworking

Consistency and self-respect

All of the above

What principles or systems must you uphold to maintain your health?*

Daily behaviors

Self-talk and thought hygiene

Medical routines and care

Stressors and environment

Other

What do you need to create in order to effectively manage your health?*

A feedback system with your body

A rhythm of self-care and monitoring

Personal goals for vitality

Safe spaces for recovery and growth

Other

What must you sustain to maintain well-being in your health?*

Healthy identity

Emotional regulation

Nourishing self-care

Physical rituals

Still exploring

What foundational elements must be put in place to support sustainable health?*

Strong boundaries

Emotional safety

Self-love and worth

Accessible support network

All of the above

On a scale of 1 (least) to 5 (most), how hopeful do you feel about having good health in the future? *

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Describe what part of your health routine brings you joy and peace?

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