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Psychology and philosophy for ordinary life

The honest check-in

Six questions to ask yourself when you're not okay. Score each one 1, 2, 4 or 5. There's no 3. A 3 lets you sit on the fence, so be honest with yourself.

How it works

Grab a quiet five minutes and answer honestly. You'll see your results straight away. Come back next week and compare.

This is a check-in, not a diagnosis, and it doesn't replace a doctor or therapist.

Sleep. How much sleep are you getting, and how good is it?

1: Under five hours, or broken most nights.5: Seven hours or more and you wake up rested.

Food. What does your diet look like this week?

1: Skipped meals, mostly takeaways and snacks.5: Regular meals, mostly real food.

Movement. What does your exercise look like?

1: Barely left the couch.5: Moving most days, even just walks.

Water. How much water are you drinking?

1: Hardly any. Mostly coffee or fizzy drinks.5: Steady through the day.

Stress. How much stress are you carrying, and do you get rid of it at the end of the day?

1: Constant, and nothing switches it off.5: Manageable, and you have ways to let it go.

People. Have you had a real conversation with someone this week?

1: No one. I've kept to myself.5: Yes, with people I trust.