1. When I receive a compliment I will  a.  smile and thank the person for noticing  b.  downplay, deflect, and dismiss the compliment
2. If I were offered the chance to trade places with anyone else I  a.  wouldn’t trade places with anyone for any reason  b.  would gladly trade places with another person
3. At this point in my career, I am  a.  proud of what I have accomplished so far, but know I can and will do more  b.  wish I hand done more, made more money and achieved more recognition
4. My future looks  a. bright and filled with unlimited possibilities  b.  dim and uncertain filled with fear and apprehension
5. I am usually  a.  happy, able to enjoy my life at any given moment.  b.  unhappy and unable to enjoy even myself when things are going well
6. When I reflect on my life, I  a.  am able to focus on the positives and have very little regret. b. tend to dwell on my shortcomings and always have a twinge of guilt
7.  If someone were to ask my friends, they would say  a.  I’m basically upbeat and fun to be around  b.  they often wonder why they even hang around with me
8. When it comes to my physical appearance ,  a. I take good care of myself.  b. I have let myself go
9. When it comes to getting paid for my work   a.  I have no problem asking for and getting what I am worth  b.  I have trouble asking for and receiving fair compensation for my work
10. I generally tend to hang out with  a. people who are my equals, and some that I look up to  b. people who are struggling and tend to look up to me.
11. Which statement is more accurate?  a.  People don expect enough of me  b. People expect too much from me.
12. When it comes to decisions, I  a.  stick to my guns  b.  am wishy – washy and easily swayed
13. In social settings or meetings,  I a. have no trouble voicing my ideas and opinions  b. usually keep my opinions and ideas to myself
14. If I lost everything and had to start over,  a.  I could bounce back  b.  Oh God, what a horrible idea!
15. When it comes to my attire, I  a.  am a nonconformist and have my own style              b. prefer to fit in and dress unobtrusively
16. Which statement is more true about me?  a.  I am above average  b.  I am about average.
17. To get through the day I   a.  prefer to be alert and avoid controlled substances             b.  prefer to get high and numb my senses
18. When faced with a difficulty,  a.  I will rise to the challenge and meet it head on.           b.  look for an easy way out.
19. When it comes to my work, a I strive to do more than people expect. b.  I will do just enough to get by.
20.  Are you a creative person?  a. Yes  b.  No

If you had fewer than ten “a” answers you could use a bit of a boost to your self esteem. If you had five or fewer “a” answers you may need professional help. Nothing I say will convince you that you’re worth a damn.