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How's Your Self-Esteem? (Quiz)

We hear a lot about the importance of self-esteem. Self-esteem can influence our happiness and success. But for some people, self-esteem can be a fragile thing. It might be swayed by everything from the people in our lives to our own inner voice.

This quiz can give you insight into the things that might affect your own self-esteem — so you can learn how to build and protect it.

How's Your Self-Esteem?

Is your self-esteem strong, or does it need a boost? Take our quiz to find out. For each item, choose the response that's most like you. When you're done, we'll have tips and advice on ways to build or maintain your self-esteem!

Please choose an answer

Q.1It's most like me to think:

There are plenty of things I'm good at.

There are a lot of things I'm not good at.

I do OK, but other people are way better at things that I am.

Q.2When I compare myself to other people:

I usually feel good about myself.

I usually feel OK about myself.

I usually feel bad about myself.

Q.3When it comes to being perfect:

I put a lot of pressure on myself to be perfect – I have to be the best at things.

I don't worry about it – I just try to do my best.

Other people expect me to be perfect – so if I'm not, I feel like I'm letting them down.

Q.4When I make a mistake:

I usually don't like to admit it.

I usually give up. If I think I won't do well at something, I'd rather not try.

I try to fix things. But if I can't, I try to move on and plan to do better next time.

Q.5When I meet new people:

I usually worry about rejection.

I usually expect they'll like me and accept me for who I am.

I don't always let them see the real me.

Q.6People in my life:

Are often critical and unkind toward me.

Don't really know me.

See the good in me and let me know it.

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