10.00.BG.T02-SA — Baseline Self-Assessment: My Practical Readiness for Marriage
BG.T02-SA — Baseline Self-Assessment: My Practical Readiness for Marriage
Purpose
This tool helps me assess my current level of practical readiness before beginning Practical Guidelines for Choosing and Becoming Marriage Material. It establishes a baseline against which I can later measure growth as I complete the guide. The assessment focuses on the key themes explored throughout the guide: effective communication, responsibility and accountability, financial discipline, teamwork mindset and personal character.
Instructions
I will rate myself honestly based on my current conduct, attitudes and practices.
| Statement Score (1–5) | |
|---|---|
| I communicate my thoughts, expectations and concerns clearly and respectfully. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| I fulfil responsibilities and commitments without requiring repeated reminders. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| I accept responsibility when my actions or decisions produce an undesirable outcome. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| I manage my finances with planning, restraint and accountability. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| I prepare for future financial responsibilities rather than responding only when needs arise. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| I work cooperatively with other people toward shared responsibilities and outcomes. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| I am willing to adjust my role when circumstances require greater cooperation or support. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| My conduct remains consistent with the values and principles I claim to uphold. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
Total Score: _____ / 40
Part A: Effective Communication
1. How would I describe my current ability to communicate clearly and effectively?
☐ Very Effective
☐ Effective
☐ Moderately Effective
☐ Ineffective
☐ Very Ineffective
Why?
2. Which aspect of effective communication currently gives me the greatest confidence?
3. Which aspect of effective communication currently requires the greatest attention?
Part B: Responsibility and Accountability
4. How would I describe my current level of responsibility and accountability?
☐ Very Strong
☐ Strong
☐ Moderate
☐ Weak
☐ Very Weak
Why?
5. How do I normally respond when I make a mistake, fail to fulfil a responsibility or fall short of an expectation?
6. Which aspect of responsibility and accountability currently requires the greatest attention?
Part C: Financial Discipline
7. How would I describe my current level of financial discipline?
☐ Very Strong
☐ Strong
☐ Moderate
☐ Weak
☐ Very Weak
Why?
8. How well do my current financial habits prepare me for future marriage and family responsibilities?
☐ Very Well
☐ Well
☐ Somewhat Well
☐ Poorly
☐ Very Poorly
Why?
9. Which aspect of financial discipline currently requires the greatest attention?
Part D: Teamwork Mindset
10. How would I describe my current ability to work with other people toward shared goals and responsibilities?
☐ Very Strong
☐ Strong
☐ Moderate
☐ Weak
☐ Very Weak
Why?
11. How do I normally respond when teamwork requires compromise, flexibility or adjustment from me?
12. Which aspect of my teamwork mindset currently requires the greatest attention?
Part E: Personal Character
13. How would I describe the strength and consistency of my personal character?
☐ Very Strong
☐ Strong
☐ Moderate
☐ Weak
☐ Very Weak
Why?
14. What situations are most likely to test my integrity, values, self-control or consistency of character?
15. Which aspect of my personal character currently requires the greatest attention?
Baseline Summary
16. Which of the five areas do I currently regard as my strongest?
☐ Effective Communication
☐ Responsibility and Accountability
☐ Financial Discipline
☐ Teamwork Mindset
☐ Personal Character
Why?
17. Which of the five areas currently requires the greatest attention?
☐ Effective Communication
☐ Responsibility and Accountability
☐ Financial Discipline
☐ Teamwork Mindset
☐ Personal Character
Why?
18. Which area am I most interested in strengthening through this guide?
19. What do I hope will be different about my practical readiness for marriage after completing this guide?
20. Complete the statement below.
The area of practical readiness that I want to strengthen through this guide is ____________________________________________________________________________.
