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How Hardy is your Personality?

The key to a successful retirement is your ability to handle the major stressors that arise. Remember that retirement is more a psychological state than it is a financial or work-related condition. There are 12 questions below. Please answer them as truthfully as you can in order to determine the 'hardiness' of your personality.

Not like me

Seldom

Sometimes

When I think about it

Usually

Always

1	I have a written list of things that I would like to accomplish in my life
	0	1	2	3	4	5

2	I spend quiet time meditating and contemplating my life and my world
	0	1	2	3	4	5

3	When I think about it, I wake up in the morning full of optimism and looking forward to starting my day
	0	1	2	3	4	5

4	I have a clear picture of what the next phase of my life will look like
	0	1	2	3	4	5

5	I try to learn as many new things as I can
	0	1	2	3	4	5

6	I sleep well and am able to relax when I have free time
	0	1	2	3	4	5

7	I believe that I have control over most things in my life
	0	1	2	3	4	5

8	I look forward to the changes that happen in my life and view them as challenges
	0	1	2	3	4	5

9	I feel that I have a purpose in life and I am clear on what that is
	0	1	2	3	4	5

10	I am usually an optimistic person when it comes to how I view my future
	0	1	2	3	4	5

11	I am adventuresome, continually pushing my limits to try new things
	0	1	2	3	4	5

12	I would consider myself to be very 'goal-oriented
	0	1	2	3	4	5

Your Score is:

Scoring the Hardy Personality Test

0-24 You likely don’t feel that you can control your world and you don’t spend a lot of time making plans. Your ability to handle stress is not as high as you would like

25-36 You do some planning, but probably wish you did more. You tend to be ‘other-directed’ and not always in control of your life

37-48 You are more self-directed and normally handle stress well. You tend to be goal-oriented, though you could be more focused on setting goals.

49-60 You are very goal-oriented and know the difference between being stressed and handling stress