Self-Esteem Test

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1

I possess positive attributes that make me valuable.

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2

When someone offers constructive criticism, I often feel embarrassed about myself.

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3

I believe I deserve respect and dignity just as much as anyone else.

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4

Making mistakes is a normal aspect of the human experience.

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5

Everyone goes through periods of sadness from time to time.

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6

I tend to dwell on the negative aspects of my life repeatedly.

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7

I frequently fixate on my imperfections and shortcomings.

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8

My thoughts about myself are generally optimistic and encouraging.

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9

I practice kindness toward myself instead of engaging in harsh self-criticism.

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10

I can set healthy boundaries by declining requests that would overextend me.

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11

I try not to be overly critical or harsh when evaluating myself.

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12

I trust my ability to make sound choices in various situations.

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13

I feel content with the person I have become over time.

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14

I often wish I had more self-assurance, similar to people I admire.

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15

I catch myself assuming others are thinking poorly of me.

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16

I usually feel good about my physical appearance and presence.

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17

When I experience negative emotions, I sometimes withdraw because I feel inadequate.

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18

Overall, I am pleased with who I am and how I live my life.

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19

I view difficult situations as opportunities that motivate me to focus on achieving success.

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20

I consider myself competent and capable rather than feeling less than others.

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What You Should Know

  • Having doubts about how you feel can make you feel bad about yourself. Keep telling yourself that you feel how you feel. Someone with low self-esteem might not take their feelings seriously. People do have feelings.
  • We can always talk to ourselves like we would to a friend. To feel good about ourselves, we need to give ourselves the same support we give others.
  • There are many things that can hurt your self-esteem, like losing your job or being turned down by someone you like. This can make you feel inferior and feed those feelings.
  • You don't try to make other people happy. People who want to please others often feel bad about themselves and need other people to tell them they're doing a good job. You don't have this tendency.
  • You are honest with yourself. It's hard to be confident in yourself if you aren't being honest with yourself. Following your true self gets rid of feelings of disturbance and chaos inside.

Take It Up a Level

  • Even the most self-assured people can feel unsure. Reminding yourself that you are just as good as everyone else will help you stay confident.

  • You have a healthy sense of self-worth. When you try to make other people feel good, it spreads and feeds positivity.

  • Stay balanced. It doesn't hurt to talk to a therapist. Guidance helps us get even stronger inside.

Self-Esteem Test