Remember your Self-Esteem is what it is , the automatic product of your heritage and total life experience; and thus nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed about. It is important, however, that you be honest with yourself in order to obtain as valid a score as possible. For your Self-Esteem Index (SEI) is simply a reference point for gauging your progress in building self-esteem.
Score as follows:" O " If not true
" 1 " If somewhat true
" 2 " If mostly true
" 3 " If true
SCORESTATEMENT OF PRESENT CONDITION OR ACTION
_______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 to all I contact.
_______5. I habitually condemn myself for my mistakes
and shortcoming.
_______6. I am free of shame, blame, guilt and remorse.
_______7. I hava 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 an intense need for recognition 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 or wish them purnished.
______16. I normally do my own thinking and make my own
decisions.
______17. I often defer to others on account of their
ability and wealth and prestige.
______18. I willingly take responsibility for the consequences
of my actions.
______19. I am inclined to exaggerate and lie to
maintain a desired image
______20. I am free to give precedence to my own needs
and desires.
______21. I tend to belittle my own talents, possessions
and achivements.
______22. I normally 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 adn belittling of
others.
______26. I am free to express love, anger, hostility,
resentment, joy, etc.
______27. I feel very vulnerable to others' opinions,
comments adn attitudes.
______28. I rarely experience jealousy, envy or suspiction.
______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' achivements and
ideas.
______39. I often shun new endeavors because of fear
of mistakes or failures.
______40. I make and keep friends without exerting myself.
______41. I am often embarrassed by the actions of my
family or friends.
______42. I readily admit by 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 personal
comparison with others.
______48. I am free to think any thoughts that come into
my mind.
______49. I frequently boast about myself, my possessions
and achivements.
______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 even numbered statements (i.e. No. 2,4,6,8,etc.).
From this total subtract the sum of individual scores
of all odd numbered statements (i.e. No. 1, 3, 5, 7,
etc.). This net score is your current Self-Esteem Index,
or SEI. For example: If the sum of all the individual
scores of the even numbered statements is 62, your
SEI is 37 - 62 or minus 26. The possible range of
one's Self-Esteem Index is from -75 to -75. Yours will
fall somewhere in between.
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