Self Assessment Activities

1. I don't feel anyone else is better than I am.
2. I am free of shame, blame, and guilt.
3. I am a happy, carefree person.
4. I have no need to prove I am as good as or better than others.
5. I do not have a strong need for people to pay attention to me or like what I do.
6. Losing does not upset me or make me feel "less than" others.
7. I feel warm and loving toward myself.
8. I do not feel others are better than I am because they can do things better, have more money, or are more popular.
9. I am at ease with strangers and make friends easily.
10. I speak up for my own ideas, likes, and dislikes.
11. I am not hurt by others' opinions or attitudes.
12. I do not need praise to feel good about myself.
13. I feel good about others' good luck and accomplishments.
14. I do not find fault with my family, friends, or others.
15. I do not feel I must always please others.
16. I am open and honest, and not afraid of letting others see my real self.
17. I am friendly, thoughtful, and generous toward others.
18. I do not blame others for my problems and mistakes.
19. I enjoy being alone with myself.
20. I accept compliments and gifts without feeling uncomfortable or needing to give something in return.
21. I admit my mistakes and defeats without feeling ashamed or "less than".
22. I feel no need to defend what I think, say or do.
23. I do not need others to agree with me or tell me I'm right.
24. I do not brag about myself, what I have done, or what my family has or does.
25. I do not feel put down when criticized by my friends or others.

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1. I am easily angered by others' undesirable attitudes and behavior.
2. I feel trapped by circumstances, demands, and obligations.
3. I have a compulsive need to do more or better.
4. I often put off doing things that I feel I ought to do now.
5. I experience insecurity and anxiety about my future.
6. I have an intense need for appreciation, love and caring.
7. I have a strong need for recognition and respect.
8. I have a compulsive need to meet others' requests, demands and expectations.
9. I deeply resent unfair situations and events.
10. I do not get the recognition and credit I feel I deserve.
11. I have an intense need for attention and approval.
12. I find responsibility difficult to handle.
13. I have an intense need for the confirmation and agreement of others.
14. I find my life unfulfilling and meaningless.
15. I often feel inadequate, inferior, unworthy, and guilty.
16. I am extremely impatient and easily frustrated.
17. I have a compulsive need to prove my worth.
18. I find it difficult to make decisions and stick with them.
19. I am harsh and demanding with myself.
20. I have a strong need to control people, situations, and events.
21. I blame myself for mistakes, defeats, and failures.
22. I experience anxiety about undertaking new endeavors.
23. I worry a great deal about my work and my loved ones.
24. I have a driving need to win-to be the "best".
25. I am very critical of people and displeasing behavior.

Personal Stress Index (sum of all scores)=