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How kind are you to yourself?

How you treat yourself when you mess up or run out of steam.

10 items · About 2 min

This is an original test written by this site, not a validated psychological scale. Read the result as a prompt for reflection, not a measurement.

How to answerThink about your everyday life lately. How much does each statement sound like you? There are no right answers; go with how things really are.

  1. When I mess something up, I tell myself off over and over in my head.
  2. When I'm tired, I let myself stop for a bit without feeling lazy.
  3. When someone compliments me, I brush it off and don't really believe it.
  4. When I get something wrong, I think about what I'll do next time rather than replaying the moment.
  5. I speak to myself much more harshly than I'd ever speak to a friend.
  6. When I'm feeling unwell, I take proper care of myself, like going to bed early or having something warm to eat.
  7. If I don't finish everything on my list, I feel the whole day was wasted.
  8. I can name a few small things I've done well lately.
  9. If I said something awkward during the day, I'm still going over it in bed that night.
  10. When I'm in a low mood, I plan something comforting for myself, like a walk, some music or a hot bath.
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About this quiz

We're often generous with friends and harsh with ourselves. This quiz helps you see how you talk to yourself when you mess up, when you're worn out and when someone praises you. The score is just a mirror, and being kind to yourself is something you can practise.

SourceOriginal content by this site. Not a validated psychological scale.