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How do you see yourself? By being honest with yourself as to where you are today, you can see where you need to make improvements.
Your self-image is how you evaluate your own life, how you feel about your job, your relationships and where you’re going.
How do you REALLY feel about yourself? Do you have a harsh, negative opinion of yourself? Or do you have self-confidence rooted in your valuing of yourself?
The test below will help you understand your self-image and may create some informative ideas to assist you in moving forward in a positive way.
For each question, choose one of the following answers. The number next to the answer represents how many points that answer is worth.
- 1 – Never
- 2 – Rarely
- 3 – Sometimes
- 4 – Usually
- 5 – Always
For an example look at item 1 below (you express your opinions openly). If your answer is that you usually express opinions openly, you would put a 4 next to the item.
- You express your opinions openly _____
- You have no fear of being rejected by other people _____
- When you have to make a major decision that affects mostly you (such as changing Jobs), you may consult with other people, but the final decision is your own _____
- You forgive yourself for your mistakes _____
- You believe you deserve the best life has to offer _____
- You accept yourself for being the way you are _____
- You are able to express your feelings, both positive and negative _____
- You set aside some time just for you _____
- You ask for help when you need it _____
- You will return an unsatisfactory item to a store _____
- You don’t worry about what others think of you _____
- If you are dissatisfied with an important part of your life, you will take steps to make a change _____
- You are comfortable making eye contact with other people _____
- When criticized, you listen, but don’t take it personally _____
- You are comfortable trying new things _____
- You can make a list of your accomplishments and/or positive qualities without a great deal of difficulty _____
- You are comfortable around successful people _____
- You believe you can handle anything _____
Now add up all your scores for the 18 items and record the total here _______
What your scores on the test of self-esteem mean?
0-18: Time to Change
You question every decision you make and are crippled by lack of self-respect. Your self-esteem is dangerously low and you MUST make improving your self-esteem a #1 priority in your life.
19-36: Signs of Trouble
You believe other people are worth more than you are. Your self-esteem is shaky at best and needs work.
37-54: Middle of the Road
You have days when you think you’re doing ok, and days when you question everything you do. Work on believing in you a little bit more, and everything will fall into place. Counseling can be quite helpful.
55-72: On the right track
Your faith in yourself is on the right track, but can use improvement. Practice recognizing each small accomplishment and your self-esteem will start to soar.
73-90: No one has to tell you that you’re ok! You have a healthy sense of self-respect and rarely, if ever, question your decisions. You learn from your mistakes instead of dwelling on them. Keep up the good work!
