From a Dream to a Destiny

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Below is an assessment to help you understand your own self-concepts.
 
Instructions: Score each of the statements using the scale below. Be objective and honest when you respond.
  0=Not at all true for me
  1=Somewhat true/true part of the time
  2=Fairly true/true half of the time
  3=Mainly true/true most of the time
  4=True all of the time

___ 1. I don’t feel anyone else is better than me
____2. I am free of shame, blame, and guilt
____3. I am a happy, carefree person
____4. I have no need to prove that I am as good as, or better than others.
____5. I do not have a strong need for people to pay attention to what I do.
____6. Losing does not make me feel inferior to others
____7. I feel warm and friendly 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 make friends easily
___10. I speak up for my own ideas, likes, and dislikes
___11. Other people’s opinions or attitudes do not hurt me
___12. I do not need praise to feel good about myself
___13. I feel happy for other’s blessings, especially if I know them well
___14. I do not find fault with my family, friends, or others simply because it seems to be the thing to do.
___15. I don’t feel that I must always please others
___16. I am open and honest and not afraid of letting people see my real self
___17. I am friendly, thoughtful, and generous. I do not blame others for my problems or mistakes.
___18. I enjoy being alone
___19. I can accept compliments and gifts without feeling uncomfortable or guilty.
___20. I can admit my mistakes and/or defeats without feeling pain or feeling diminished in any way
___21. I feel no need to defend what I think, say, or do.
___22. I do not need others to agree with me or tell me that I am right
___23. I do not brag about myself, what I’ve done, or what my family has and does
___24. I can accept constructive criticism
___25. I say what I mean and I mean what I say.
Total score:_____

To learn your own Self- Concept Index simply add all the scores.
Possible range is 0 to 100
90 or above= You have a good self- concept
75 to 90=You could use some work
50 to 75=You should focus attention on updating your self-concept
Under 50=Make building a positive self-concept your priority