Life Satisfaction Test

Assess Your Current State of Life

The Life Satisfaction Test is a psychological assessment tool designed to comprehensively evaluate your level of satisfaction across various aspects of life. It aims to help you gain a holistic view of your current life situation and understand how well you fit with your current environment. This test will conduct an in-depth assessment in the following eight core life domains: Health; Wealth; Relationships; Accomplishments & Contributions; Personal Growth; Environmental Fit; Mental State; Leisure & Recreation.

By measuring these key dimensions, the test will reveal your life’s strengths and potential areas for improvement, providing clear guidance for enhancing your overall well-being and quality of life. In just 8-10 minutes, you can identify hidden weaknesses and sources of motivation, and unlock a personalized plan to optimize your life. Come and give it a try!

What is the Life Satisfaction Test?

The Life Satisfaction Test is a professional tool designed to give you a comprehensive overview of your current life situation. It features 70 questions across 2 different formats. By evaluating your genuine feelings in the eight core domains of Health, Wealth, Relationships, Accomplishments & Contributions, Personal Growth, Environmental Fit, Leisure & Recreation, and Mental State, it quickly pinpoints your life’s strengths and areas for improvement. In just 8-10 minutes, you’ll receive an actionable guide to help you optimize your life and provide a scientific foundation for building a happier, more balanced future.

How do I interpret my Life Satisfaction Test results?

After completing the Life Satisfaction Test, you will receive specific scores for each core life domain (with a maximum score of 100 for each). A score of 60 serves as a key benchmark for satisfaction. To deeply understand your results, please follow these key guidelines:

1. Understand the Meaning of Score Ranges

Above 80 (Excellent): This indicates that you feel highly satisfied and fulfilled in this area. It’s a core strength and a source of motivation in your life. Reflect on what contributes to this positive state and strive to maintain it.
60-80 (Good): This shows that you’ve reached a basic level of satisfaction in this domain, and it’s in a relatively healthy state. While generally positive, there is still room for improvement. You can focus on how to do even better and move towards the "Excellent" range.
Below 60 (Needs Attention): This suggests that there may be significant challenges or deficiencies in this area, which could be having a considerable negative impact on your overall well-being. This is a key area that requires your immediate review and a plan for improvement.

2. Reflect and Take Action

Reflect on your subjective feelings: The scores are a reference, but your true feelings are more important. Review the specific questions in the test: Why are you satisfied with the high-scoring domains? What specific aspects of the low-scoring domains leave you dissatisfied? Were any of the results surprising to you?
Set goals for improvement: For the low-scoring domains (especially those below 60), set 1-2 specific, measurable, and achievable short-term goals. For example, if your "Health" score is low, a goal could be to "ensure 3 sessions of 30-minute exercise per week."
Seek life balance: If there’s a significant imbalance, think about how you can more reasonably allocate your time and energy across the different areas of your life.

Important Note: Life satisfaction is dynamic and changes over time. Your score reflects your current state. Please use this interpretation as a starting point for self-exploration and positive change. Regularly reviewing (e.g., after a few months or a major life event) and re-taking the test can help you track your progress, adjust your strategies, and continuously improve your quality of life.

How long does the test take? Are the questions difficult?

It usually takes only about 8-10 minutes. We’ve intentionally designed the test to be concise and efficient, so it won’t take up much of your time. You just need to answer based on your true feelings, as if you were answering a few simple questions about your life. Most users can complete it in the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee.

The questions are not abstract; they are closely related to personal life and consist entirely of multiple-choice or self-assessment scales. You simply need to answer based on your genuine feelings at the moment, without needing any specialized knowledge or complex thinking. It’s as natural as chatting with a friend about life, so you’ll find it easy to complete.

What if I don’t understand some of the terms?

It’s not a problem at all! For seemingly abstract domains like "Accomplishments & Contributions," we approach them through concrete, everyday scenarios. We use practical self-assessment questions, such as: I achieve ≥80% of my quarterly/annual goals; or Others have sought my advice regarding my professional experience or academic knowledge. By using these kinds of questions and situational analysis, we help you complete the test and provide you with professional results and analysis.

Explanation of Each Domain

Health

The Health domain assesses an individual’s satisfaction with the operational efficiency of their physical functions. The core focus extends beyond the mere absence of disease to three key performance indicators: baseline vitality, which determines endurance for daily activities; systemic coordination, which affects fluidity of movement; and recovery capacity, related to the speed of fatigue repair. It also examines the sustainability of healthy habits, such as regular exercise and nutrition management. This domain is the physiological foundation of quality of life—a strong body supports work efficiency, underpins deep social engagement, and directly impacts emotional stability. When the body functions efficiently, one can sustain creative pursuits longer and reduce healthcare needs; conversely, frequent health problems can divert wealth toward treatment and deplete energy for social relationships.

Wealth

The Wealth domain measures the effectiveness of one’s financial resources in meeting needs at multiple levels. The core concept is a four-tiered safety net: a survival layer for basic food, shelter, and medical care; a risk-defense layer for emergency savings; a quality-of-life layer that supports comfortable spending; and a goal-achievement layer that enables long-term plans like education and retirement. The true value of wealth is the freedom of choice and buffer against anxiety it provides. By removing the threat to survival, it frees up psychological energy that can be redirected toward investing in health and relationships. Notably, a moderate surplus often boosts happiness more than extreme riches by avoiding the pressures of comparison, whereas a lack of financial security can trigger a survival mindset that stifles personal growth.

Relationships

The Relationships domain assesses the emotional effectiveness of your social network. It is measured across four key dimensions: the depth of understanding, reflecting a sense of acceptance; the reliability of support, demonstrated in times of crisis; the enjoyability of interactions, which builds an 'emotional bank account'; and the strength of belonging, which anchors you within a community’s values. High-quality relationships fulfill our innate need for connection, acting as a buffer against stress by reducing anxiety and serving as a source of positive emotions that aid psychological recovery. Deep bonds can promote healthy behaviors (like a partner encouraging exercise) and provide emotional support for career challenges, whereas a lack of connection can lead to compensating with materialism, creating financial vulnerabilities.

Accomplishments & Contributions

The Accomplishments & Contributions domain measures the alignment between the value you create and your sense of purpose. It focuses on three key indicators: your goal achievement rate, which demonstrates your ability to execute; the extent to which you utilize your skills, reflecting how you translate potential into practice; and the scope of your impact, which signifies the social value of your actions. This domain taps into the fundamental human need for a sense of efficacy. When you feel your contributions are making a real difference (like improving a process or helping others), it activates your brain’s reward system. A consistent sense of achievement builds not only wealth but also psychological resilience, keeping you motivated through challenges. Conversely, a low sense of contribution can lead to self-doubt, turning leisure into an escape rather than a source of renewal.

Personal Growth

The Personal Growth domain assesses your satisfaction with your progress in self-improvement and cognitive development. Core components include: the rate of skill acquisition, reflecting your learning efficiency; your capacity to handle challenges, measuring how far you push beyond your comfort zone; your ability to convert experience into wisdom, particularly in turning setbacks into lessons; and the scope of your vision for the future. Growth is the engine of a vibrant life. Every new skill expands your ability to adapt (e.g., better communication improves relationships), while cognitive enhancement directly improves the quality of your financial decisions. Those who actively pursue growth often blend learning with leisure (like educational trips), combining rejuvenation with advancement. Stagnation, in contrast, heightens vulnerability to change and deepens feelings of insecurity.

Environmental Fit

The Environmental Fit domain examines the synergy between you and your surroundings. It covers: the functionality of your space, which affects the flow of daily life; your connection with nature and its restorative effects; the accessibility of resources and public services; and cultural inclusiveness, which gauges how well your values align with your community. A good fit creates a low-effort lifestyle—shortening a commute by 20% is like gaining 10 extra free days a year, and a safer neighborhood can improve your ability to relax by 15%. An optimized environment frees up mental energy for creativity, whereas a poor fit constantly depletes your emotional reserves, indirectly weakening your capacity for self-care and health management.

Leisure & Recreation

The Leisure & Recreation domain assesses the restorative quality of your free time. Key indicators include: the depth of immersion, reflecting how often you experience a state of 'flow'; autonomy, ensuring your choices are free from pressure; diversity, which broadens your range of experiences; and restorative value, measuring how effectively you alleviate stress. The essence of quality leisure is actively resetting your mental and physical rhythms. Engaging in deep interests, like woodworking or hiking, can recalibrate your nervous system, boosting focus by up to 40% when you return to work. True restoration enhances your emotional capacity in relationships, whereas passive entertainment can be like a 'phantom charge,' ultimately worsening chronic mental fatigue.

Mental State

The Mental State domain monitors the stability of your inner world. Core capabilities include: emotional clarity, the ability to accurately identify your feelings; cognitive flexibility, the skill of reframing adversity; self-integration, the acceptance of your own inner complexities; and meta-awareness, the capacity to observe your own thought patterns. This domain is the central control system for life satisfaction. A stable mental state enables a proactive response to health crises (e.g., seeking proper treatment instead of denial) and helps maintain rational decision-making during financial ups and downs. When individuals master techniques like mindfulness, they can turn environmental pressures into growth opportunities. When mental resources are depleted, however, leisure can devolve into escapism rather than true restoration.

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