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Self-Esteem Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Do you have healthy self-esteem?

Low self-worth can be detrimental to a person's well-being. If you think you are going to fail, you may be setting yourself up for failure. On the flip side, if you are too high in self confidence, you may tip into arrogant narcissism. Having the right amount of self-regard is key; it will help you shake off criticism and accept useful evaluation. See where you fall on the self-worth scale.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly Agree
Agree
1. I have good qualities.
Disagree
Agree
2. I am ashamed of myself when I receive critical feedback.
Disagree
Agree
3. I feel worthy, just like other people.
Disagree
Agree
4. Failure is just part of life.
Disagree
Agree
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5. Feeling blue is part of being human.
Disagree
Agree
6. I ruminate about all the things that are wrong in my life.
Disagree
Agree
7. I brood over my flaws.
Disagree
Agree
8. I think positively about myself.
Disagree
Agree
9. I avoid beating myself up. I have self-compassion.
Disagree
Agree
10. I know how to say "no." Giving too much of myself does no one any good.
Disagree
Agree
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11. I avoid being judgmental about myself.
Disagree
Agree
12. I make good decisions.
Disagree
Agree
13. I like who I am.
Disagree
Agree
14. I wish I could be more confident, just like other people.
Disagree
Agree
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15. I wonder what people are thinking about me, I know it is negative.
Disagree
Agree
16. I feel attractive much of the time.
Disagree
Agree
17. I shut down because I am not worthy when I feel bad.
Disagree
Agree
18. I am mostly satisfied with myself.
Disagree
Agree
19. I welcome a challenge, I become more single-minded about succeeding.
Disagree
Agree
20. I am effective, not inferior.
Disagree
Agree

Who Is This Self-Esteem Test For?

This test is for anyone who feels low self-worth, shame, and or invalidation. It is also for those who have too much self-worth as well as difficulty connecting with others as a result. This test is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.

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Get Help With Self-Esteem

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Sources

  • K Neff. Development And Validation Of A Scale To Measure Self-Compassion
  • M. Rosenberg. Society and the Adolescent Self-Image
  • S. Coopersmith, et al. Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory
  • P. Robson. The Robson Self Concept Questionnaire