by Rita Burgett-Martell
Here’s a quiz to help you identify behaviors that may be undermining your self-confidence and preventing you from living the life you desire. Respond with a simple “yes” or “no” answer to each statement and then tally up the number of yeses.
1. I often compare myself to others.
2. I make decisions based on what others tell me I should do.
3. I would have to honestly say I sometimes take my family for granted.
4. I find myself thinking more about the past or worrying more about the future instead of focusing on what’s happening in the present moment.
5. I often give up on my goals when things aren’t going my way.
6. I believe that if I do something less than perfectly, I’ve failed.
7. I play it safe. Taking risks is not for me.
8. I sometimes believe I will never fall in love, and if I do it won’t last.
9. I used to dream about the life I wanted, but not anymore. Dreams are a waste of time.
10. I’m always rushing to get things done and seldom have time to “smell the roses.”
Did you respond with “yes – that describes me” – to more than 2 or 3? It’s ok if you did because there’s no pass or fail. The purpose of the quiz is to increase your awareness of thoughts and behaviors you can change that will make a positive difference in how you see yourself and react to those around you.
The quiz is based on one of my favorite poems by Nancye Sims called “A Creed to Live By.” I’m including it below, followed by a modified version that exams each statement and thoughts triggered for me that changed my thinking and put me on the path to experience a more fulfilling life. I hope they will help you as well.
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