How highly do you think of yourself? Do you regularly boost yourself by considering all your good points? Our level of self-esteem affects every part of our lives. What we tell ourselves internally (our inner dialogue) influences how we behave as well as how we communicate, verbally and non-verbally, with others.Our inner world mirrors our outer world. If our inner chatter is disparaging and negative, we will no doubt act in line with these beliefs. This is why it is vital to check what we are telling ourselves on a daily basis.
Below you will find 22 questions to test your self-esteem. Answer “yes” or “no” to each of the statements below.
1) Do you have a hard time nurturing yourself?
2) Have you ever turned down an invitation to a party or function because of the way you felt about yourself?
3) Do you get your sense of self-worth from the approval of others?
4) Are you supportive of others that berate of yourself?
5) Whenever things go wrong in life do you blame yourself?
6) Do you react to disappointment by blaming others?
7) Do you begin each day with a negative attitude?
8) Do you feel undeserving?