Forty-eight honest statements — a clear, kind read of where your capacity is right now, alongside (never instead of) your medical care.
Rate each statement 1–5: 1 = Never · 5 = Almost always. Answer for the last few weeks, not your best week. There are no right answers — only honest ones.
1.I can name what I'm feeling, even on the days my condition is demanding attention.
2.I recognise my early signs of strain — in my body, my mood, my reactions — before they build.
3.I'm aware of how my coping style comes across to the people close to me.
4.When symptoms or worry rise, I have reliable ways to settle myself.
5.I can sit with uncertainty — test results, an unclear prognosis — without it taking over my day.
6.When my body changes the plan, I can adjust and still find value in the day.
7.My week includes things I do simply because they matter to me.
8.Through setbacks, I can keep sight of the progress I've made.
9.I aim to live well with my condition rather than manage it perfectly.
10.I can sense how my health journey affects the people who care about me.
11.People still feel comfortable bringing me their own struggles.
12.I can hear a different view from my clinicians and weigh it openly.
13.I can express what I need — to family, friends, or my care team — clearly and in good time.
14.I can respectfully disagree with a health professional and keep the conversation constructive.
15.When I ask for support or accommodations, I do it in a way that strengthens the relationship.
16.I can tell the difference between what my body is telling me and what my worry is telling me.
17.I understand my condition's patterns — what tends to precede a harder day, and what softens one.
18.I can recognise a boom-and-bust cycle beginning, and adjust before the crash.
19.I can meet a new sensation with curiosity rather than alarm.
20.Before committing to plans, I make a realistic and honest read of my energy.
21.I can stay present in conversations and activities without constantly monitoring my symptoms.
22.Even when uncomfortable, I can hold my focus on what I'm doing and return to it if I'm pulled away.
23.Appointments, medications, and recommendations are reliably captured — by me or my systems.
24.I follow my care plan through all of its steps, not just the easiest ones.
25.After a flare or setback, I return to my normal life steadily and without prolonged fear.
26.A difficult morning doesn't have to define the rest of the day.
27.I can feel frustrated with my body and still treat it with care.
28.The practices that help me happen routinely — not only after a scare.
29.My self-care runs on steady habits rather than bursts of willpower.
30.I keep up the quieter parts of managing my health, even when they feel tedious.
31.I turn health goals into small, achievable steps.
32.On lower-energy days, I can scale my plans to match — without guilt.
33.I plan ahead for harder days, so they disrupt less when they come.
34.Decisions about my care are made in partnership — and they are ultimately mine.
35.The way I live with my condition reflects what I value.
36.When something in my care isn't working, I raise it and we adjust.
37.I feel capable of managing my condition day to day.
38.When new challenges arise, I trust myself to find a way through them.
39.My skills for living well with this condition keep growing.
40.I remain genuinely connected to the people who matter to me.
41.I feel respected by my supports and my care team.
42.I still feel fully part of my own life.
43.Much of what I do each day is meaningful in its own right — not only good for my health.
44.I stay curious and engaged with life beyond my condition.
45.My days add up to something purposeful.
46.My condition dictates the shape of my days more than I do.
47.I doubt my ability to cope with this more than I let on.
48.I have pulled away from people because of my health.
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