Starting Point #14: Intellectual Activity Readiness Questionnaire- IAR-Q

Intellectual Activity Readiness Questionnaire- IAR-Q

This questionnaire is one of the first steps to take when you are planning to evaluate your immediate goals and long-range strategy for assessing or improving your intellectual wellness. The IAR-Q will help you decide whether or not you may need to seek outside support from your educational counselor or other agency to begin the sometimes life changing process of improving your intellectual wellness. Having other professionals involved in your intellectual improvement plan is a good idea, as they can help you with the change process.

Please read the questions carefully and check YES or NO opposite the question if it applies to you. If yes, please explain.

YES NO

____ ____ 1. Are you sometimes concerned about your financial future?

Yes, _____________________________________________

____ ____ 2. Do you feel that you have unused potential?

Yes, _____________________________________________

____ ____ 3. Do you sometimes feel that you are not a well-rounded person intellectually?

Yes, _____________________________________________

____ ____ 4. Do you feel that you lack the skills to guide your family in a positive manner?

Yes, _____________________________________________

____ ____ 5. Are you working in a field that interests you?

Yes, _____________________________________________

____ ____ 6. Do you feel insecure about your intellectual abilities?

Yes, _____________________________________________

____ ____ 7. Do you sometimes feel that you do not invest enough time with self-improvement or improvement of your education and lifestyle?

Yes, _____________________________________________

____ ____ 8. Has it been awhile since you updated your social skills, communication, and leadership skills?

Yes, _____________________________________________

____ ____ 9. Has it been awhile since you tried something new and different?

Yes, _____________________________________________

____ ____ 10. Have you neglected your creative and innovative potential?

Yes, _____________________________________________

____ ____ 11. Has your curiosity and optimism decreased and is it difficult for you to find your sense of humor?

Yes,____________________________________________

____ ____ 12. Has it been awhile since you played games or pursued a hobby?

Yes,____________________________________________

If you answered NO to all of the questions above, it gives a general indication that your intellectual wellness is stable and growing! You may now wish to keep a journal of your intellectual wellness. This journal can act as a teaching tool for others who may need your help in this area. If you answered Yes to any of the above questions, then you should evaluate the issue and develop a plan for improvement in this area. Seek outside support as often as needed, and remember that change can be difficult if it occurs in isolation or without a network of support from friends or family.