| While you might already have a good indication that | | | | of origin and have usually been able to make these |
| you are suffering from low self esteem, it might be a | | | | behavior patterns work for me in my current life. |
| good idea to explore this a little further. | | | | T/F ---> I am bonded with the significant others in my |
| Take this simple quiz. | | | | environment at home, work, school, at play, or in the |
| Directions: Answer T if the statement is true for you. | | | | community. |
| Answer F if the statement is false for you. | | | | T/F ---> I am able to perform the developmental tasks |
| T/F ---> I am able to discuss my good points, skills, | | | | necessary to ensure my ongoing healthy self esteem. |
| abilities, achievements, and successes with others. | | | | T/F ---> I am satisfied with my level of achievement at |
| T/F ---> I assert myself with someone whom I believe | | | | school, work, home, and in the community. |
| is violating or ignoring my rights. | | | | T/F ---> I am a good problem solver; my thinking is not |
| T/F ---> I am content with who I am, how I act, and | | | | clouded by irrational beliefs or fears. |
| what I do in life. | | | | T/F ---> I am willing to experience conflict, if necessary |
| T/F ---> I am not bothered by feelings of insecurity or | | | | to protect my rights. |
| anxiety when I meet people for the first time. | | | | If you selected F for three or more of the preceding |
| T/F ---> My life is balanced between work, family life, | | | | questions, you probably need to work at increasing |
| social life, recreation/leisure, and spiritual life. | | | | your self esteem. |
| T/F ---> I am aware of the roles I played in my family | | | | |