Inner Strength - Outer Strength
INNER STRENGTH - ASSESSMENT
To better understand your own Inner Strength, and to explore opportunities and practices to develop it,
please answer the questions below using the following scale:
1
Strongly disagree

2
Slightly disagree

3
Neither agree
nor disagree

4
Slightly agree

5Strongly agree

When I set a goal for myself, I stick to it. (W)I am not easily frustrated. (R)I am not easily distracted. (M)I know what my character strengths are. (C)In any situation, there is always something to be grateful for. (G)I try to spend time in the present moment. (M)I am able to resist short-term temptation in the pursuit of long-term goals. (W)Negative emotions help me to achieve positive results. (R)I can easily override an unwanted thought, feeling or urge. (W)I tend to express gratitude freely and often. (G)Every day, I remind myself of things that I am grateful for. (G)I don’t do things that I know are bad for me. (W)I accept in stride the challenges that come up. (R)I try to bring my strengths to what I do every day. (C)I don’t dwell on things that I have no control over. (R)I easily recognize the strengths in those around me. (C)When I am with someone else, I give them my full attention. (M)I do not judge myself or others too harshly. (M)I focus more on my strengths than my weaknesses. (C)I always appreciate the little things. (G)Please add up your Assessment Total Score in the box on the right:
Please add up the score for M, C, G, R and W in the respective boxes below:
(M)
(C)
(G)
(R)
Mindfulness Character Strength
Gratitude
Resilience
00000(W)
Willpower0If you scored 80-100, you are SuperStrong. Congratulations on living a lifestyle that keeps you strong andhealthy. Naturally, there still may be certain areas that you are stronger than others and it might beworthwhile to consider any weak spots that might be worth addressing. But overall, you are doing great!
Well done!
If you scored 60-80, you are Strong. You have some areas of robust strength, but other areas that mightneed some improvement. It is good to consider how you can use and maintain the strengths that you
have, and how you can focus more on areas of strength that may need further development.

If you scored below 60, you are Strength in Progress. You have developed some strengths in certain
areas, but there may be many areas in need of further development. You should consider setting goals
and actively working towards improving your strengths in some areas.
The Inner Strength Assessment measures across these areas:••

Mindfulness (M)Character Strength (C)••Gratitude (G)Resilience (R)•Willpower (W)If you scored high in a particular area, you should feel good about how you have managed to incorporate
this strength as a part of your lifestyle. You should strive to use that strength on a regular basis in order tomaintain it and to maximize the benefit this strength brings to your life.
If you scored low in a particular area, this might be an area to focus on developing. Often, we get themost benefit by practicing or exercising the areas where we are weakest (even though this is also where
we are the most uncomfortable and vulnerable.) Experiment with new practices that might help tostrengthen these areas. The Spas at Mandarin Oriental have a variety of tips, services and treatments thatcan be of assistance.

Vitality

Mindfulness

Authenticity

Concepts and exercises aroundnutrition, fitness, and otherwellness practices designed to keep
us physically robust and resilient toillness.

An introduction to meditation andmindfulness practices to help us
develop skills for controlling ourattention and managing anxiety

Positive psychology practices tohelp us better understand our own
strengths and how to employ themin pursuit of our most importantvalues and goals.