Self-Awareness Test - Life Coaching With a Smile

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How Self-Aware are you?

For each question, just select the answer that most closely matches the real you. The test may help you understand the meaning of self-awareness and be a first step toward becoming more self-aware.

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Can you name the behaviors you are doing at all times?

Yes. My behaviors are always intentional. I can explain what I am doing at all times.

Sometimes. I am usually aware of what I am doing. Although, at times I get caught up in something and don't fully realize what I am doing.

No. I rarely anticipate, plan or know what I am doing.

Can you always name the emotions you are feeling?

Yes. I can always, or almost always, name and explain the emotion I am feeling.

Sometimes. I am usually aware of my emotions. Sometimes it can take me a few minutes to recognize how I feel.

No. I rarely think about what I am feeling. I just feel something and respond accordingly.

Can you identify what causes you to shift to a negative emotion?

Yes. I can list common patterns that produce negative emotions, and the events, people or circumstances that trigger them on a recurring basis.

Sometimes. I can usually identify what causes a shift to negative emotions, but sometimes it takes a while.

No. I rarely know what causes my negative emotions. Suddenly, I am no longer happy and I don't know why.

Can you describe the emotional patterns you experience most often?

Yes. I can list my common emotional patterns, what causes these patterns and how they affect my life.

In some cases. I know what I have a tendency to do, but it is not always consistent or recognizable.

No. I do not know what emotional patterns I repeat. I have emotions, but I can't explain what causes them or why they happen.

Can you name your deepest fear triggers?

Yes. I know my deepest fears and what triggers these fears in my everyday life.

Somewhat. I know what I am most scared of, but i don't really know how it affects my life and my actions.

I don't know what a fear trigger is or if I have one.

Can you name your deepest shame triggers?

Yes. I know the things that give me the most shame and what triggers shame in my everyday life.

Somewhat. I know what I am most ashamed of, but I don't really know how they affect my life and my actions.

I don't know what a shame trigger is or if I have one.

Can you name the principles and values you believe in the most?

Yes. I can list my guiding principles and core values. I can distinguish between what I care about and the influences of others.

Somewhat. I know the things I think are important but I have not made a list or giving it a lot of thought.

No, I have no idea what I believe in the most.

How much do you consider your principles when making decisions?

A lot. I know what my principles are and I rely on them to make decisions.

Somewhat. I know what I believe in but I don't really think about them on a regular basis.

Not much. I do what I think is best at the time.

Can you name your passions, the ones that can cause you to lose track of time while doing?

A lot. I know the things I am passionate about and why they give me joy.

Somewhat. I know things I enjoy doing, I don't know if they are passions...

No. I don't think I have any passions

10.

Can you list your goals and ambitions?

Yes. I know what my long-term and short-term goals are. I know what I want to achieve in life.

In general. I know what I want to do, but I have not really defined my goals specifically.

No. I am not driven by any goals or ambitions.

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Can you describe the environment you thrive in the most?

Yes. I know the ideal environment that makes me comfortable, happy and productive.

Somewhat. I have an idea of what an ideal environment could include, but I cannot describe it fully.

No. I don't know what environment works best for me. I just try to make things work wherever I am.

12.

Can you identify your personal strengths and how they manifest themselves in your life?

Yes. I can list my strengths, how they help me in my life and how I use them to achieve success.

Somewhat. I know what I am good at, but I can't tell you how I incorporate them into my life.

No. I just try to do my best.

13.

Can you identify your shortcomings and how they manifest themselves in your life?

Yes. I can list my weaknesses, how they affect my life and how I try to overcome them.

Somewhat. I know some of my weaknesses. I mainly try to avoid them so they don't hold me back too much.

No. I don't know any shortcomings.

14.

Can you describe your typical reaction to new information, either positive or negative?

Yes. I can tell you how I usually react to new information. I know what emotions I usually feel and what impulses I have.

Somewhat. I know how I react to positive and negative news, but I don't really know what my emotions and thoughts are.

No. I react in the moment. I am not aware of any patterns.

15.

Can you name what you need in a relationship to feel fulfilled?

Yes. I can name what I need to feel a sense of belonging and fulfillment. I can express those needs.

Somewhat. I know generally what I need from others. I may not know what I might need from any particular person or situation.

No. I have not considered what I need in a relationship.

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Can you name the most significant relationships in your life and which ones meet your needs?

Yes. I can name my most important relationships and I can evaluate what they give me.

Somewhat. I can list the people in my life and how I feel about them. I have not tried to evaluate my relationships.

No. I don't give much thought to relationships.

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Can you accurately describe the impact you have on other people?

Yes. I know the impact I have on others, what they think of me, how I affect them, and what role I play in their lives.

Somewhat. I know what impact I have on others in general. But I have never thought about specifics.

No. I don't know how my actions and words affect others.

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Can you assess how biases and other tendencies affect your thinking?

Yes. I know i have biases and that they tend to affect my thoughts and actions. I can identify when they would get in the way of applying my values and principles.

Sometimes. I know people are influenced by human nature, but I don't always know how these influences affect me.

No. I don't know about biases and tendencies affecting me.

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Do you know your primary coping mechanisms and what triggers them?

Yes. I can tell you my coping mechanisms and the situations that trigger them. I know how they developed in my past and whether they still serve me.

Generally. I know I use coping mechanisms to defend myself, but I am not sure why I use them.

No. I have have no idea what coping mechanisms I use or why.

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Can you evaluate the effect of cultural narratives on you, and how they influence your thinking?

Yes. I know cultural narratives exist and how they affect my thinking. I can distinguish between what I know to be true and what other influences make me feel I should do.

Sometimes. I know that cultural narratives exist and I know they influence my thinking. I imagine that there are influences affecting me that I still don't recognize

No. I don't know what cultural narratives are.

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No matter your score, you must keep practicing your self-awareness soft skills. We can all improve. And, “If you don’t use it, you lose it!” Don’t let your EQ shrivel from disuse. Keep striving, moving forward, making progress. After all, it’s your life we’re talking about.

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