Having good self esteem needs exercise in order to be implemented subconsciously. Take the exercise below to measure how much you have learned!
Given circumstances:
1. You just bought new clothes and you put them on for the first time when going out with your friends. A friend compliments your outfit.
Your reply would be?
a) “Thank you, I’m glad you noticed.”
b) “Oh no… You look nicer than me.”
c) “This old thing? Oh this is just normal, nothing special.”
2. You’re playing basketball and you were one of the best players. Suddenly, a new friend comes along and beats you on a one on one. You felt like you have been defeated.
You bounce back by…
a) Convincing yourself that it is not your fault by making up a bunch of excuses of why you failed.
b) Comparing yourself to him and acknowledge your defeat.
c) Acknowledge that everyone has their unique set of skills and you should not compare yourself to anyone else because you have your own.
3. You are stuck inside a waiting room and someone sits next to you, the person is in the same situation with you and seems bored.
You…
a) Assume that he is busy and pretends to be busy yourself.
b) Greet him and start small talk.
c) Ignore him
4. You are in a meeting and you contribute your idea. Your friend laughed at it and said it was ridiculous.
You defend yourself by…
a) Stating that you do not like her disrespectful attitude and ask her politely to appreciate your ideas like you appreciate hers.
b) Get all worked up and leave the meeting room.
c) Compare her ideas and point out why they are more ridiculous than yours.
5. The teacher asked you a question and you know the answer to it but nobody else knows Your response to it would be…
a) Keep it to yourself because you don’t want to seem too smug.
b) Raise your hand and answer the question.
c) Tell your friends the answer but keep it quiet to your teacher.
6. It is new year and it is time for a fresh start!
You…
a) Set goals and targets to achieve that goals that are SMART (Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time bound)
b) Don’t make any expectations for this year because you know you are going to fail anyway.
c) Set goals and targets that are the same as last year’s New Year resolution.
7. Your friend comments on your body after the holidays and said that you have gained weight. You feel bad about it but…
a) It shows how much of a loser you are for not being able to take care of yourself.
b) It shows that you have been enjoying yourself this holiday.
c) You buy more clothes that make you look slimmer.
8. You see a friend that is struggling with his math assignment and you are currently enjoying some free time.
You…
a) Assist him.
b) Ignore him and carry on with whatever you are doing.
c) Check up on him and was discouraged on helping him because it was too hard to make him listen.
