10.06.EG.T05-SA — End-of-Guide Self-Assessment: My Practical Readiness for Marriage
EG.T05-SA — End-of-Guide Self-Assessment: My Practical Readiness for Marriage
Purpose
This tool helps me assess my current level of practical readiness after completing Practical Guidelines for Choosing and Becoming Marriage Material. It enables me to evaluate my growth in effective communication, responsibility and accountability, financial discipline, teamwork mindset and personal character. It also provides an opportunity to identify areas that require continued attention as I prepare for a healthy and enduring marriage relationship.
Instructions
I will rate myself honestly based on my current attitudes, conduct 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 consistently and reliably. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| I accept responsibility for my actions and mistakes without shifting blame. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| I manage my finances with planning, discipline and accountability. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| I prepare for future responsibilities rather than waiting for crises to arise. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| I work cooperatively with other people toward shared goals and responsibilities. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| I adjust and contribute positively when circumstances require flexibility. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| My conduct consistently reflects the values and principles I claim to uphold. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
Total Score: ______ / 40
Part A: Effective Communication
1. How would I currently describe my ability to communicate clearly and effectively?
☐ Very Effective
☐ Effective
☐ Moderately Effective
☐ Ineffective
☐ Very Ineffective
Why?
2. Which aspect of effective communication has improved most during my study of this Guide?
3. Which aspect of effective communication still 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 effectively do I fulfil responsibilities, honour commitments and follow through on what I have agreed to do?
6. Which aspect of responsibility and accountability still 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 effectively do I manage my spending, saving, planning and preparation for future financial responsibilities?
☐ Very Effectively
☐ Effectively
☐ Moderately Effectively
☐ Ineffectively
☐ Very Ineffectively
Why?
9. Which aspect of financial discipline still requires the greatest attention?
Part D: Teamwork Mindset
10. How would I describe my ability to work with other people toward shared goals and responsibilities?
☐ Very Strong
☐ Strong
☐ Moderate
☐ Weak
☐ Very Weak
Why?
11. How effectively do I cooperate, adjust and contribute when working with other people?
☐ Very Effectively
☐ Effectively
☐ Moderately Effectively
☐ Ineffectively
☐ Very Ineffectively
Why?
12. Which aspect of my teamwork mindset still 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. How consistently do my actions reflect my values, principles and convictions?
☐ Very Consistently
☐ Consistently
☐ Moderately Consistently
☐ Inconsistently
☐ Very Inconsistently
Why?
15. Which aspect of personal character still requires the greatest attention?
Part F: Comparing My Growth
16. Compared to when I began this Guide, how much growth have I experienced in practical readiness for marriage?
☐ Very Significant Growth
☐ Significant Growth
☐ Moderate Growth
☐ Limited Growth
☐ Very Little Growth
Why?
17. Which area has experienced the greatest growth?
☐ Effective Communication
☐ Responsibility and Accountability
☐ Financial Discipline
☐ Teamwork Mindset
☐ Personal Character
Why?
18. Which area still requires the greatest attention?
☐ Effective Communication
☐ Responsibility and Accountability
☐ Financial Discipline
☐ Teamwork Mindset
☐ Personal Character
Why?
19. What practical habit, attitude or behaviour have I improved most through this Guide?
20. What practical habit, attitude or behaviour still requires the greatest improvement?
End-of-Guide Summary
21. Which area of practical readiness do I now regard as my strongest?
☐ Effective Communication
☐ Responsibility and Accountability
☐ Financial Discipline
☐ Teamwork Mindset
☐ Personal Character
Why?
22. Which area of practical readiness requires my greatest attention going forward?
☐ Effective Communication
☐ Responsibility and Accountability
☐ Financial Discipline
☐ Teamwork Mindset
☐ Personal Character
Why?
23. What evidence convinces me that I have grown through this Guide?
24. What lesson from this Guide has influenced me most strongly?
25. Complete the statement below.
The area of practical readiness in which I have grown most is __________________________________________________________________.
26. Complete the statement below.
The area of practical readiness that still requires the greatest attention is ____________________________________________________________.
27. Complete the statement below.
The practical habit I am most committed to strengthening is ________________________________________________________________.
28. Complete the statement below.
The most significant change that has taken place in my life through this Guide is __________________________________________________________.
29. Complete the statement below.
The most important lesson I am taking away from this Guide is ________________________________________________________________.
30. Complete the statement below.
As I conclude this Guide, I would rate my overall practical readiness for marriage as __________________________________________________________.
