DEFINITION
The term self-esteem comes from a Greek word meaning "reverence for self." The "self" part of self-esteem pertains to the values, beliefs and attitudes that we hold about ourselves. The "esteem" part of self-esteem describes the value and worth that one gives oneself. Simplistically self-esteem is the acceptance of ourselves for who and what we are at any given time in our lives.
ASSESS YOUR OWN
SELF-ESTEEM
Answer each question true or false
I have trouble
accepting myself as I am I desperately
want to change the way I look I think more
about my failures than my successes I worry a lot
that people would not like me if they really knew
me I feel that
everyone is much more competent and confident than
me I almost always
avoid taking on new challenges I am
uncomfortable around successful people I avoid making
mistakes at all costs I worry a lot
that I am ineffective and incompetent I feel
worthless
This self-esteem questionnaire comes from Improve your Self-esteem (Dr Andrew Page and Cindy Page 1995).
The more true answers you give the lower your self esteem. Self-esteem is dynamic and therefore can be altered. Please use this website to ascertain ways to boost self-esteem.
