Use the following scale to assess your commitment and readiness to cope with pain. Place a number from 0 to 10 from the following scale for each item below, with 0 being "not at all" and 10 as "all the time." I move around, engage in activities and exercise to keep physically fit. I move my body so I will not be afraid of pain and/or re-injury. I follow the instructions for any pain medication I take. I follow a healthy diet so I can keep my weight at a good level. I take time out each day for self-relaxation so I can decrease my stress. I spend time with family and friends even when I might be in pain. I try not to worry about things I can’t control. I schedule meaningful activities on a regular basis. I find ways of challenging any fears that I have about my pain. I express my feelings rather than bottling them up. TotalThere are 100 possible total points.80 - 100 = great job60 - 79 = you are working hard and headed in the right direction50 - 59 = you are really ready to increase your self-management strategiesBelow 50 = you have room for improvement, but progress is near with more effort