Your relationship with yourself
Your results suggest that your self-esteem is currently in a "Developing" stage. You likely have a very strict "Inner Critic" who sets impossibly high standards and punishes you when you don't meet them. You may often feel "less than" others, focusing heavily on your perceived flaws while ignoring your strengths.
Please remember: Low self-esteem is not a life sentence, nor is it a factual description of your worth. It is simply a habit of thinking—often learned in childhood or through difficult experiences—that can be unlearned.
You have survived 100% of your bad days. That resilience is proof of a strength you often overlook.
Your typical patterns
- In everyday life: You might apologize excessively or hesitate to share your opinion because you assume others know better.
- Under stress: You tend to blame yourself immediately. "It's my fault" is a default reaction.
- In relationships: You might tolerate poor treatment because you don't feel you deserve better, or you might withdraw to avoid rejection.
Your hidden strengths
- High Standards: You care deeply about quality and doing things right. The goal is to keep the standards but drop the self-punishment.
- Sensitivity: You are likely very perceptive of others' feelings, making you a kind and non-judgmental friend to everyone except yourself.
Common pitfalls
- Confirmation Bias: Your brain actively looks for evidence that you are failing and ignores evidence that you are succeeding.
- Catastrophizing: A small mistake often feels like a total disaster or a sign of permanent failure.
What you can do next
- The "Stop" Technique: When you hear your inner voice saying mean things (e.g., "You're so stupid"), mentally shout "STOP!" and replace it with a neutral fact (e.g., "I made a mistake, and I can fix it").
- Accept Compliments: The next time someone compliments you, resist the urge to deflect it. Just say "Thank you" and let it land.
- Start Small: Set one tiny, achievable goal for tomorrow (e.g., drink a glass of water, walk 10 minutes). Achieved it? Celebrate it. You are rebuilding trust with yourself.
Disclaimer and when to seek help
This test is for self-discovery only and is not a diagnostic tool. If feelings of worthlessness are overwhelming, persistent, or accompanied by thoughts of self-harm, please reach out to a mental health professional or a trusted person immediately. You deserve support, and healing is possible.