In fact, use of abortion to resolve unintended adolescent pregnancies has declined in recent years.
Nationwide, 45% of such pregnancies among women 15-19 ended in abortion in 1994, compared
with 55% in 1981. (15) In California, the proportion of all (not just unintended) adolescent
pregnancies ending in abortion fell from 52% in 1985 (16) to 49% in 1988 (17) and to 40% in
1992. (18)
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Your Plan
Remember:
Each person is unique.
There is no “right” or “wrong” wheel.
Responses will vary depending on age and stage of life.
Consider the wheel you have created as a source of feedback. Feedback is something we
can choose to use or ignore.
Reflection:
Which section(s) has the most color?
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Which section(s) has the least color?
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What do you like about your wheel?
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What would you like to change?
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Where could you make investments (time, energy, money) to bring more color to
your wheel?
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Other insights or reflections:
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Setting Goals:
As a result of this assessment, I intend to improve my life balance by:
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My first step will be:
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I will share my plans with _______________ and ask for support by saying
“_____________________________________________________________.
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I will review my progress on _________________________. (date)
Sections & Statements
Physical: Orange
1. I eat a balanced, nutritional diet.
2. I exercise at least three times a week.
3. I take responsibility for my physical health.
4. I am generally free from illness.
5. I have annual check-ups and specific medical checks as prescribed.
6. If at all, I use tobacco, alcohol, or prescribed drugs responsibly and moderately.
Financial: Yellow
7. I live within my means and take responsibility for my financial decisions.
8. My spending and saving habits reflect my values and beliefs.
9. I actively plan for periods in my life when I may not have income.
10. I pay bills on time and positively manage credit.
11. I balance present-day spending with saving for the future.
12. I have similar financial beliefs and practices as those with whom I am close.
Intellectual: Purple
13. I enjoy learning new skills and information.
14. I have positive thoughts (low degree of negativity & cynicism).
15. I am generally satisfied with my vocation/major.
16. I commit time and energy to professional growth and self-development.
17. My work is stimulating, rewarding, and reflects my values.
18. I pursue mentally stimulating interests and hobbies.
Emotional: Red
19. I have a sense of control in my life and am able to adapt to change.
20.I perceive “problems” as opportunities for growth.
21. I am able to comfort or console myself when I am troubled.
22.I have a sense of fun and can laugh at myself.
23.Others would describe me as emotionally stable.
24.I believe I am responsible for my feelings and how I express them.
Social: Green
25. I have at least three people with whom I have a close, trusting relationship.
26.I am able to resolve conflicts in all areas of my life.
27. I have satisfying social interactions with others.
28.I am aware and able to set and respect my own and others’ boundaries.
29.I am aware of the feelings of others and can respond appropriately.
30.I have a sense of belonging to a group or within organizations.
Spiritual: Blue
31. I have a sense of meaning and purpose in my life.
32.I have a general sense of serenity.
33.I am happy with the beliefs I hold.
34.I practice prayer, meditation, or engage in some type of reflective growth.
35. Principles/ethics/morals provide guides for my life.
36.I trust others and am able to forgive others and myself.
