Self Esteem Self-Evaluation

Score the following questions based on 
0 = Not True     |     1 = Not True     |     2 = Largely True     |     3 = True

1. _____I usually feel inferior to others.

2. _____I normally feel warm and happy toward myself.

3. _____I often feel inadequate to handle new situations.

4. _____I usually feel warm and friendly toward all I contact.

5. _____I habitually condemn myself for my mistakes and shortcomings.

6. _____I am free of shame, blame, guilt, and remorse.

7. _____I have a driving need to prove my worth and excellence.

8. _____I have great enjoyment and zest for living.

9. _____I am much concerned about what others think and say of me.

10. _____I can let others be "wrong" without attempting to correct them.

11. _____I have a strong need for recognition, acceptance, and approval.

12. _____I am usually free of emotional turmoil, conflict, and frustration.

13. _____Losing normally causes me to feel resentful and "less than."

14. _____I usually anticipate new endeavors with quite confidence.

15. _____I am prone to condemn others and often wish them punishment.

16. _____I normally do my own thing and make my own decisions.

17. _____I often defer to others on account of their wealth or prestige.

18. _____I willingly take responsibility for the consequences of my actions.

19. _____I am inclined to exaggerate and lie to maintain a self-image.

20. _____I am free to give precedence to my own needs and desires.

21. _____I tend to belittle my own talents, possessions, and achievements.

22. _____I am free to speak up for my own opinions and convictions.

23. _____I habitually deny, alibi, justify, or rationalize my mistakes and defeats.

24. _____I am usually poised and comfortable among strangers.

25. _____I am very often critical and belittling of others.

26. _____I am free to express love, anger, hostility, resentment, joy, etc.

27. _____I feel very vulnerable to others' opinions, comments, and attitudes.

28. _____I rarely experience jealousy, envy, or suspicion.

29. _____I am a "professional people pleaser."

30. _____I am not prejudiced toward racial, ethnic, or religious groups.

31. _____I am fearful of exposing my "real self."

32. _____I am normally friendly, considerate, and generous with others.

33. _____I often blame others for my handicaps, problems, and mistakes.

34. _____I rarely feel uncomfortable, lonely, and isolated when alone.

35. _____I am a compulsive perfectionist.

36. _____I accept compliments and gifts without embarrassment or  obligation.

37. _____I am often compulsive about eating, smoking, talking or drinking.

38. _____I am appreciative of others' achievements and ideas.

39. _____I often shun new endeavors because of fear of mistakes or failures.

40. _____I make and keep friends without trying.

41. _____I am often embarrassed by the actions of my family or friends.

42. _____I readily admit my mistakes, shortcomings, and defeats.

43. _____I experience a strong need to defend my acts, opinions, and beliefs.

44. _____I take disagreement and refusal without feeling "put down" or rejected.

45. _____I have an intense need for confirmation and agreement.

46. _____I am eagerly open to new ideas and proposals.

47. _____I customarily judge my self - worth by comparison with others.

48. _____I am free to think any thoughts that come into my mind.

49. _____I frequently boast about myself, my possessions, or my achievements.

50. _____I accept my own authority and do as I, myself, see fit.

To obtain your self - esteem index:

__________Add the individual scores of all the even numbered statements.

__________Add the individual scores of all the odd numbered statements.

__________Subtract the sum of the ODD numbered statements from the sum of the EVEN numbers statement.  

Your Self-Esteem Index:  The possible range of one's self - esteem index is -75 to +75.Yours will fall somewhere in between.  Do not be concerned about your self - esteem index, no matter how low, or even negative.  Remember your self - esteem is simply what it is, the automatic product of your heritage and total life experience; and thus nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about.  It is important, however, that you be honest with yourself in order to obtain as valid a score as possible.  For this score is a beginning reference point in gauging your progress in building self - esteem.  Also remember, that no matter how low your present self - esteem index may be, you can bring it up to any desired value by conscientious effort