CALM AND RELAXED
_____ You are at ease and in control when faced with difficulties and challenges.
WELL NURTURED
_____ You exhibit a sense of well-being and appear fully at home in your well nourished
and well exercised body.
ENERGETIC AND PURPOSEFUL
_____ You are full of life both mentally and physically.
_____ You enjoy working and undertake your responsibilities with enthusiasm.
OPEN AND EXPRESSIVE
_____ You communicate in a direct and straightforward manner.
_____ You can be spontaneous yet can also summon up superb emotional control.
POSITIVE AND OPTIMISTIC
_____ From the way you talk and act, you radiate the sense that you are expecting the
best from the people and the world around you.
_____ You rarely look helpless by worry and fear and do not appear to brood over regrets.
SELF RELIANT
_____ You are highly capable of acting independently and autonomously.
_____ You do not have to constantly seek the approval or opinion of others before
making decisions.
_____ You enjoy your own company and would not necessarily need others to work
efficiently or help you to relax.
_____ You take full responsibility for your own financial obligations.
SOCIABLE AND COOPERATIVE
_____ Even if you are naturally introverted, you are friendly and trusting of other people.
_____ In meetings and social gatherings, you do not crave more than your fair share
of attention.
_____ You are just as interested in listening to others as you are in having your own
voice heard.
_____ You can enjoy being a member of a partnership, a team or a community.
_____ You are usually willing to compromise and negotiate to secure a harmonious
relationship.
_____ You are never threatened by the success and happiness of others.
_____ Even though a natural leader, you are willing and able to share power and
authority and delegate appropriately.
APPROPRIATELY ASSERTIVE
_____ You stand up for your own needs and rights but equally you can be relied upon to
fight for justice for others.
SELF-DEVELOPING
_____ Although you have a high degree of self-worth, you are often self-reflective.
_____ You welcome constructive feedback and advice.
_____ You are usually engaged in some on-going educational or personal
development project.
Reference: Gael Lindenfield, "Build your Self-Esteem"
SCORE
Add all of your numbers and compare to scores below
23 to 50 - You can make significant progress towards a happier, richer life.
51 to 71 - You are close to taking control of your life.
72 to 85 - You are in charge of your life.
86 to 92 - You are an inspiration to all people you come in contact with.
"Don't be daunted by this description. Self-Esteem cannot be bought but it can be acquired.
Successful behavioral changes begin with believing that your health and well-being are
important and worthy of your time and energy."
Health and Happiness!
Roger