Learn how stable your life is right now and whether you're ready to make that big change.
Is it the right time for you to make a major life change you may have been thinking about? As they say, timing is everything. If you're thinking about making a change but haven't done so yet, it may be because you aren't sure whether you're ready or not. There are many factors that go into the decision to make a change and when to do so. Learn whether now is the right time for you.
Please complete all items. Rate each item on a scale of 1-5. Please choose one number and don't write a decimal, such as 3.5. Select the answer that best represents your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors regarding the potential for change. Choose how true each statement is for you.
| I have many unsettled things in my life right now to deal with. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I know I need to make a major change in my life. I haven't done so yet because I'm not exactly sure what part of my life I want to change. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| My moods have been changing a lot lately. One day I feel great and the next day I'm frustrated or upset. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I recently made a major change and am adjusting to the impact it has had on my life. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I have a general idea for a major life change that could be incredible, but I'm not sure how I would start. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| If I could, I would make a change as soon as possible; however, I can't afford it right now. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| My partner or family members are currently opposed to some of my ideas for changes because of the effects the change would have on them. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I'm thinking that it might be a good time to start planning for a change. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I've been saving up to make a change for a while now and am about 60% there. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| A good friend recently suggested a new undertaking for me, which sounds very exciting. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I commonly have thoughts like, 'If I go ahead and make some changes, I'll feel more motivated and focused.' |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I've been feeling down lately, my mood has been blue. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I've been putting a major change off for a while. Although I'm not sure what may be different right now, I think that maybe now is the time to act because I'd like to see things change for the future. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I recently suffered a major loss, such as a death or job layoff and I'm having a hard time coping. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| At least two people have told me that I haven't really been myself lately. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| On a typical day, I feel satisfied with most aspects of my life. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I often feel like I'm very much influenced by others' opinions and have a tough time making my own decisions. Someone has been encouraging me to make a certain change lately. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| It's typical for me to think that I 'should' do something differently and not knowing exactly what I need to do. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I frequently think: 'Maybe I need to take a major risk one of these days.' |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| When I think about making the change, I get so nervous that I can't function too well. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| The reason that I want to make a change is that I think I would be happier. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I don't feel emotionally ready to tackle a new obstacle right now. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| If I stick with my current situation (relationship, job, etc.) for a little while longer, there might be a major payoff or advancement. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| The main factor that makes me want to make a drastic change is that I am bored and not content. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| Others could be potentially negatively affected by my decision. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I'm a bit unsure about all the factors that are involved in my decision. I may need to get more information on the details. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| My plans in the near future involve multiple simultaneous changes (such as moving, getting a new job, having a baby, getting a pet, etc.) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| There is no way I could make the changes I'm thinking about and still be able to afford my rent, food shopping, and paying off my bills. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| My reason for wanting a change is to change somebody else. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| At least a couple of people have told me to think carefully about making this change because I may not be ready for it right now. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
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