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(from the new book, In Full Bloom) There are no right or wrong answers to this short quiz, because there is nothing you are doing today that cannot be improved tomorrow. However, it is important to know where you stand today in maintaining and even enhancing your brain’s vitality. Complete each of the sections and then look at the end for your score. Your Body and Brain
1. I get strenuous exercise (at least thirty minutes)…
a) 5–6 times per week.
b) 3–4 times per week.
c) 1–2 times per week.
d) I love my couch.
2. I stretch my limbs and joints …
a) 5–6 times per week.
b) 3–4 times per week.
c) 1–2 times per week.
d) The only thing I stretch is the truth.
3. My typical diet is …
a) 7–10 servings of fruit and vegetables per day, lots of whole grains, low fat, not much alcohol or red meat.
b) 4–6 servings of fruit and vegetables per day, some whole grains, moderate fat, some red meat.
c) Refined grains, red meat often, and few fruits and vegetables.
d) I recognize four food groups: fast, frozen, junk, and spoiled.
4. I sleep …
a) At least 8 hours just about every night.
b) 6-7 hours most nights.
c) Well some nights, poorly others.
d) I’m a connoisseur of 3 a.m. infomercials.
Putting Your Brain to Work
1. I read …
a) Constantly, usually challenging material.
b) 2-3 times per week; sometimes books, sometimes magazines.
c) Once in a while, when I’m on vacation.
d) Never; I’m too busy watching TV.
2. I try to learn new skills or hobbies, such as a musical instrument or a language …
a) Whenever I have free time.
b) When I’m feeling bored.
c) Rarely.
d) I guess I’m too comfortable, because I haven’t tried such things in years.
3. I engage in puzzles, Sudoku, or other brain-challenging activities …
a) Daily.
b) A few times a week.
c) Once in a while.
d) My brain is challenged enough when I try to play a movie on my DVD player.
4. When I am in conversation, I like …
a) Deep, intense talks about complex issues with people who challenge my perceptions with new information.
b) Some debate, but usually nothing heavy.
c) People who agree with me.
d) I don’t enjoy conversation much.
Balancing Your Brain
1. When it comes to my interests and passions, I …
a) Pursue what I love as my main vocation.
b) Balance earning a living with doing what I enjoy.
c) Wish I had more time for the things I care about.
d) Have no idea what my passions are.
2. During stressful times …
a) I keep my perspective, meditate, stay healthy, and/or give love to others.
b) I can get a little stressed out, but I’m pretty good about breathing and letting it wash away.
c) I can internalize stress, and sometimes I let a stressful situation ruin my day.
d) I lose my temper easily under stress, and my friends have nicknamed me Vesuvius.
3. My outlook on life tends to be that …
a) Everything happens for a reason and we’re all okay.
b) Most people in general are good, and the world will probably be all right.
c) We’ve got a lot of problems, and I don’t know whether human kind will make it.
d) I’m scared to death of what will happen in the near future.
4. Having a full calendar of things to do makes me feel …
a) Delighted; I love being busy as long as I have downtime as well!
b) Good, though I also get a little overwhelmed.
c) That I wish I were busier.
d) I spend a lot of time at home by myself.
Life and Your Brain
1. I have control over …
a) The conditions of my life.
b) My attitude toward life.
c) Very little; everything seems pretty random.
d) Nothing.
2. Describe the way you feel about your current career or volunteer work:
a) I’m lucky to do what I do.
b) I like my work, but I’m not leaping out of bed every morning.
c) I’d like to do something else, but what?
d) I’m retired and the question doesn’t apply to me.
3. Describe the kinds of goals you set for yourself:
a) I set ambitious goals, and I love pushing myself.
b) I set realistic goals that I’m somewhat sure I can achieve.
c) I’m not a big goal setter; I have no follow-through.
d) I just go where the wind blows me.
4. When it comes to aging, I …
a) Plan to live an exciting, healthy life filled with love, wisdom, and discovery.
b) Plan on staying active, traveling, and giving back to others.
c) Am not sure what to expect, and I feel a little anxiety.
d) Am terrified about disease and dementia.
SCORING
How did you do? Remember, there are no right answers–just a sketch of where you are today. The fact that you are reading this book means that you are ready to take yourself from where you are now to a new level of brain awareness and growing wisdom. On to your scores. For each “a” answer, give yourself four points; for each “b,” three; two for each “c,”; and one for each “d.”
55–64 points: You are very healthy and probably already engage in many of the practices in this book in some way. With a little fine tuning, your future is limitless.
40–54 points: You’re part of the majority of people reading this book. You have some limits on your thinking and your lifestyle, but you also have great potential. It won’t take long for you to vault into your fulfilling life.
26–39 points: You’re not feeling, looking, thinking, or doing your best, and you know it. You’re probably angry with yourself, but try to forgive. Nobody is perfect, and there is much you can do to improve your health, outlook, and mind.
16–25 points: You’ve been allowing yourself to neglect everything that matters, from your health to your job to your future. You have to make some changes fast. Fortunately, you are reading the right book.
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