Calculate Your Vitality Index Score — In Less Than 5 Minutes
A simple exercise to see where you are today — and how to take your next step forward.
Surviving, Stabilizing, Strengthening, or Thriving, — which phase are you in?
Find out by calculating your Vitality Index Score in less than five minutes.
Why Calculate Your Score?
In my last post, we introduced the Vitality Equation — a way to understand how Money, Purpose, Connection, Health, and Stress Management work together to shape your overall well-being.
Today, you’ll use that equation to calculate your first Vitality Index Score.
Think of it like checking your steps, heart rate, or screen-time report. It’s not about judgment or perfection — it’s about awareness. When you know where you stand, you know what to work on next.
Step 1: Rate Yourself
Score yourself from 1 to 5 in each area below. Be honest — this is a snapshot, not a test.
Money → Stability, security, and confidence with your finances
Purpose → Meaning, growth, and direction in life and work
Connection → Supportive relationships and a sense of belonging
Health → Physical energy, movement, sleep, and recovery
Stress Management → Calm, adaptability, and emotional regulation
Universal Scale:
1 = Very Low • 2 = Low • 3 = Moderate • 4 = High • 5 = Very High
Step 2 — Use the Equation
Vitality Index Score = ((Money + Purpose + Connection + Health + Stress Management) ÷ 5) × 20
Each variable contributes equally.
Add your five scores, divide by 5 to get an average, then multiply by 20 to convert to a 0–100 scale.
Example:
Money = 3
Purpose = 4
Connection = 3
Health = 4
Stress Management = 2
((3 + 4 + 3 + 4 + 2) ÷ 5) × 20 = 64 / 100
That’s your snapshot of how balanced, energized, and capable you feel right now.
Step 3: See Where You Land
Here’s how to interpret your score:
(0–39) — Surviving
Energy and clarity may feel low — that’s okay. Focus on rest, nourishment, and small wins that rebuild stability. Start with Health and Stress Management.(40–59) — Stabilizing
You’re regaining consistency and control. Strengthen routines and set boundaries to maintain balance and reduce stress.(60–79) — Strengthening
Energy and confidence are growing. Deepen Purpose and Connection while refining habits for long-term sustainability.(80–100) — Thriving
You’re balanced, confident, and aligned. Keep nurturing your rhythm, relationships, and meaningful growth.
These are phases, not grades — wherever you start, it’s simply the beginning of your next step forward.
Step 4: Take One Action Today
Your score shows you where you are. The next step is choosing one small action that can lift it. For example:
Money → Transfer $10 into savings or review your weekly spending.
Purpose → Write down one goal for the week and why it matters.
Connection → Send a message to a friend or thank someone who helped you.
Health → Take a 10-minute walk or go to bed 30 minutes earlier.
Stress → Turn off notifications for an hour or try five minutes of slow breathing
Small wins compound. Each time you strengthen a single habit, your Vitality Score rises across multiple areas.
Free Resource: Quick Start Guide
To make this easier, I’ve created a 2-page Quick Start Guide you can download today.
It includes:
The Vitality Equation explained
A scoring table you can fill out
Clear descriptions of each phase (Foundation → Peak)
A checklist of actions you can take right now
What’s Next
Your Vitality Index Score is the beginning, not the end.
In upcoming posts, we’ll explore each of the five Variables — Money, Purpose, Connection, Health, and Stress Management — and break them down into smaller, evidence-based components called Amplifiers.
Each Amplifier represents a clear, actionable habit — like Movement for Health, Clarity for Money, or Presence for Connection — that you can strengthen over time.
Start with your lowest-scoring Variable. Focus on one Amplifier at a time.
The goal isn’t perfection — it’s steady, measurable progress toward more balance, energy, and vitality.
Your vitality starts here.
What’s your score — and which area are you ready to focus on first?
Share it below.