Many of us go through great lengths to express our love and appreciation for others. Valentine’s Day is usually the culmination of these efforts. While we shower our affection on those close to us, we forget to do so for ourselves. Loving our own self can be one of the most difficult things to do – it should not be confused with self-indulgence. While self-love is about doing right by you, self-indulgence is about feel-good. Loving yourself is the foundation for living a happy, fulfilled and successful life – it fosters better relationships with those around you!
So, do you love yourself enough? Take the quiz to find out!
Answer the following questions honestly, by circling the answer of your choice, which should be any one of the 3 choices – ‘Y’ for Yes, ‘N’ for No or ‘S’ for Sometimes – to the following questions:
- I usually feel good about myself when I look in the mirror. [Y / N / S]
- I can forgive, let go, and move on from mistakes I’ve made. [Y / N / S]
- I feel comfortable in my own skin. [Y / N / S]
- I handle criticism well and try not to take it personally. [Y / N / S]
- I believe I am a loveable person. [Y / N / S]
- It’s easy for me to be myself around others. [Y / N / S]
- When I feel low, I’m able to lift myself up by positive ways. [Y / N / S]
- I say “no” to others when I’m tired, stressed, or just do not want to do something. [Y / N / S]
- I recognize my imperfections and accept them. [Y / N / S]
I add value to other people’s lives. [Y / N / S]
- or the most part, I do what is best for my health, mind and body. [Y / N / S]
- I am kind to myself when my plans or my execution fails. [Y / N / S]
- I believe that my voice and opinion matters. [Y / N / S]
- I take time out for myself regularly for self-care and pampering. [Y / N / S]
- I put my needs first as often as I put those of others. [Y / N / S]
- I am able to set and maintain boundaries with people. [Y / N / S]
- I have a good group of friends / support group to motivate me/ keep my spirits high. [Y / N / S]
- I don’t have a habit of comparing myself/my success with others. [Y / N / S]
- I think that overall, people think I am fun company. [Y / N / S]
- In a romantic relationship, I don’t feel the constant need to prove myself worthy. [Y / N / S]
- I have what it takes to socialize with other people. [Y / N / S]
- How I feel about myself is more important than others’ opinions of me. [Y / N / S]
- I don’t feel it necessary to be in everyone’s good books. [Y / N / S]
- I am not afraid of confrontations with friends or family. [Y / N / S]
- I do not modify my personality, opinions, or appearance in order to be accepted by others. [Y / N / S]
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Calculate Your Scores by counting the total number of ‘Y’s (Yeses) chosen in your answers. Here’s what your Quiz Scores tell you, if you’ve scored:
20 ‘Y’s & Above: Congratulations! You possess a healthy dose of self-love. Self-love is an ongoing process and you should continue to further nurture and strengthen your sense of self. Your ability to embrace and love who you are will prove to be a valuable asset especially during tough times. You are your own true valentine! Keep it up!
14 to 20 ‘Y’s: You’re no stranger to self-love but there’s room for improvement. It may be beneficial to focus on your “No” answers. You tend to allow others and their preferences take precedence over what you truly want. Do not shy away from expressing how you truly feel and think. You are as invaluable and worthy – don’t forget that and get started with that empowering and delightful, self-love journey!
13 ‘Y’s & Under: You have some serious self-love work to do, but don’t get overwhelmed. Start with exploring yourself – your likes and dislikes, and learn to embrace yourself as you are; Stand up for yourself and your preferences. Don’t be a push-over, in need of validation. You need to have self-dialogue so you can love and appreciate who you are. Once you do, everything will change for the better!
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