Test Your Christ Centered Habits In Your Home And Family Leadership

1. I take responsibility for my moods and actions at home rather than blaming other family members or making excuses.

Always

Sometimes

Never

2. I consciously work to solve family problems rather than ignoring or avoiding them.

Always

Sometimes

Never

3. I focus my efforts in the family on things I can do something about rather than complaining about things beyond my control.

Always

Sometimes

Never

4. I help my family develop a clear sense of how we want to treat one another, what we value and what we want to become.

Always

Sometimes

Never

5. I've identified the important skills and traits I would like my family members to use in their dealings with others.

Always

Sometimes

Never

6. I'm aware of the unseen potential in members of my family and help them see and realize it.

Never

Always

Sometimes

7. I do not allow the important family activities of my life to get lost in the crises and busy activity of my days.

Always

Sometimes

Never

8. I lead in making special family activities, vacations, traditions, holidays, birthdays and so on a priority through long-range planning.

Always

Sometimes

Never

9. I keep promises and honor commitments made to my family.

Always

Sometimes

Never

10. I'm truly happy when members of my family succeed.

Always

Sometimes

Never

11. When solving conflicts in the family, I strive to find solutions that benefit all.

Always

Sometimes

Never

12. I strive to foster cooperation rather than competition among family members.

Always

Sometimes

Never

13. I am sensitive to the feelings of each member of my family.

Always

Sometimes

Never

14. I seek to understand the viewpoints of others.

Always

Sometimes

Never

15. When listening to the others in my family, I try to see things from their perspective, rather than just my own.

Always

Sometimes

Never

16. Even when I hold strong opinions on issues, I encourage others in the family to express differing viewpoints.

Always

Sometimes

Never

17. I work to find creative solutions to family problems that benefit all.

Always

Sometimes

Never

18. I value and seek out others' insights.

Always

Sometimes

Never

19. I help my family take time to find meaning and enjoyment in life.

Always

Sometimes

Never

20. I care for my physical health and well-being and encourage my family to do the same.

Always

Sometimes

Never

21. I encourage my family to develop new skills and abilities through my own example.

Always

Sometimes

Never

22. I build and strengthen family relationships by being considerate and by apologizing when I make mistakes.

Always

Sometimes

Never