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Quiz How Harsh Is Your Negative Self-Talk (Self Test) · A Capture Deep Vibs A Positive Space For Inspiration And Embracing Of Heart

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  Speaker 1: Hey, Psych2Goers, how are you? Really? Were you tempted to
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  Speaker 1: automatically say, I'm fine, thanks? Sometimes we default to that
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  Speaker 1: even when deep down, our own inner voice isn't being
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  Speaker 1: very kind. Negative self-talk can quietly shape how we feel, think,
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  Speaker 1: and show up in the world, often without us even noticing.
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  Speaker 1: At Psych2Go, we're not just asking, how are you? We're asking,
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  Speaker 1: how are you talking to yourself? This quiz is your
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  Speaker 1: chance to check in with your inner voice. Are you
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  Speaker 1: building yourself up or quietly tearing yourself down? At the
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  Speaker 1: end of this quiz, we'd love to hear your score
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  Speaker 1: in the comments. More importantly, share which stage you're in
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  Speaker 1: and one small action you're willing to take today to
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  Speaker 1: start changing your self-talk. Ready? Let's begin. You'll answer 10
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  Speaker 1: questions about your everyday self-talk. Pick the numbers that feel
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  Speaker 1: most like you. Be honest, there's no right or wrong.
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  Speaker 1: Tally up your score at the end and let's see
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  Speaker 1: where you're at. If you need a moment, feel free
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  Speaker 1: to pause at any time. Question number one. When you
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  Speaker 1: mess up, your first thought is, one, I always ruin everything. Two,
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  Speaker 1: I should have known better. Three, that's frustrating, but I
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  Speaker 1: can learn from it. Four, mistakes happen. I'll fix it
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  Speaker 1: and keep going. Or five, I actually grew from this.
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  Speaker 1: Question two. When someone praises you, you usually think, one,
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  Speaker 1: they don't really mean that. Two, they probably don't know
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  Speaker 1: the full story. Three, I guess I did okay. Four,
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  Speaker 1: thank you, I worked hard for this. Or five, I'm
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  Speaker 1: proud of what I've done. Question number three, when you
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  Speaker 1: face challenges, your self-talk sounds like, one, I can't handle this. Two,
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  Speaker 1: what if I fail again 3. I'll give it my
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  Speaker 1: best shot. 4. I've handled worse. I can do this.
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  Speaker 1: Or 5. This challenge will make me stronger. Question number 4.
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  Speaker 1: How often do you catch yourself being self-critical? 1. All
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  Speaker 1: the time. It's constant. 2. Often, but I don't always
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  Speaker 1: notice until later. 3. Sometimes, but I'm catching it more often. 4. Rarely.
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  Speaker 1: I usually notice and stop it. Or five, almost never.
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  Speaker 1: I'm very mindful now. Question number five. When you compare
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  Speaker 1: yourself to others. One, I'll never measure up. Two, they're
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  Speaker 1: so much better than me. Three, we're on different paths. Four,
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  Speaker 1: I'm happy for them and proud of my own path.
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  Speaker 1: Or five, I feel inspired by their growth. Question number six,
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  Speaker 1: after a personal failure, you, one, beat yourself up for days. Two,
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  Speaker 1: feel guilty and ashamed for a while. Three, eventually move
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  Speaker 1: on after some reflection. Four, forgive yourself fairly quickly. Or five,
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  Speaker 1: comfort yourself and learn from it. Question number seven, before
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  Speaker 1: starting something new. One, I'll probably fail. Two, I don't
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  Speaker 1: think I'm good enough yet. Three, I'll try and see
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  Speaker 1: what happens. Four, every new thing is a chance to grow.
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  Speaker 1: Or five, I love challenging myself. Okay, time for a
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  Speaker 1: little encouragement break. You're doing great. Remember, this isn't about
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  Speaker 1: being perfect. It's about becoming aware of how you speak
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  Speaker 1: to yourself. Question number eight. When things don't go as planned, you, one,
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  Speaker 1: completely shut down. Two, struggle and dwell on it for
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  Speaker 1: a while. Three, take some time but eventually bounce back. Four,
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  Speaker 1: handle it and find solutions quickly. Or five, feel stronger
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  Speaker 1: after overcoming it. Question number nine, when you succeed, you think? One,
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  Speaker 1: I just got lucky. Two, I barely made it. Three,
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  Speaker 1: I worked hard for this. Four, I learned this and
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  Speaker 1: feel proud. Or five, I'm grateful for my growth and progress.
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  Speaker 1: And finally, question 10. If you had to describe your
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  Speaker 1: inner voice overall, it would be one, harsh and critical. Two,
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  Speaker 1: doubtful and anxious. Three, trying to be supportive. Four, mostly
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  Speaker 1: kind and encouraging. Or five, consistently compassionate and empowering. Okay,
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  Speaker 1: take a moment to tally up your points. You're about
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  Speaker 1: to find out where your self-talk stands. Category one is
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  Speaker 1: 10 to 19 points. Category two is 20 to 29 points.
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  Speaker 1: Category three is 30 to 39 points. Category four is
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  Speaker 1: 40 to 45 points. And category five is 46 to
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  Speaker 1: 50 points. The inner butterfly, 10 to 19 points. You're
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  Speaker 1: extremely hard on yourself. Your inner critic tends to dominate
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  Speaker 1: your thinking, which can fuel anxiety, shame, and even sadness.
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  Speaker 1: But simply becoming aware of this pattern is already a
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  Speaker 1: huge first step. Here's what you can do. Name your
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  Speaker 1: inner critic, like the judge or the mean voice, to
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  Speaker 1: externalize it and gain distance. Try this journaling prompt each night.
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  Speaker 1: One thing I criticized myself for today and what I
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  Speaker 1: could say instead. Set a daily two-minute timer. close your eyes,
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  Speaker 1: take deep breaths, and just observe your self-talk without judgment.
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  Speaker 1: And if you're feeling overwhelmed, start with just one kind
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  Speaker 1: self-statement a day. For instance, I am allowed to be human.
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  Speaker 1: If you scored 20 to 29 points, you are the self-doubter.
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  Speaker 1: You often doubt your abilities and self-worth. You're not overly harsh,
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  Speaker 1: but you struggle to believe the good things about yourself.
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  Speaker 1: Here's what you can do. Create a proof list. Write
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  Speaker 1: down 10 times you overcame something, no matter how small,
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  Speaker 1: and reread it often. Practice receiving compliments without deflecting. Say
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  Speaker 1: thank you and nothing else. Just let it land. Build
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  Speaker 1: one grounding habit, like stretching for three minutes each morning
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  Speaker 1: or doing a five-minute I-did-my-best review before bed. And try
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  Speaker 1: saying one kind thing out loud to yourself each day. Yes,
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  Speaker 1: actually out loud. If you scored 30 to 39 points,
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  Speaker 1: you are the self-aware fighter. You're aware of your inner
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  Speaker 1: critic and actively working to change old habits. Some days
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  Speaker 1: you win, some days you don't, but you're in the fight.
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  Speaker 1: Here's what you can do. Track your self-talk patterns. Use
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  Speaker 1: a mood tracker app or bullet journal to log moments
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  Speaker 1: when negative thoughts show up. Try the three-to-one method. For
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  Speaker 1: every one critical thought, practice responding with three neutral or
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  Speaker 1: kind ones. Do a weekly check-in. What did I learn
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  Speaker 1: about myself this week? And share your growth story with
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  Speaker 1: one trusted person. It helps reinforce change. If you scored
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  Speaker 1: 40 to 45 points, you're the encourager. Your self-talk is
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  Speaker 1: mostly kind, resilient, and helpful. You're not perfect, but your
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  Speaker 1: inner voice is a steady ally. Here's what you can do.
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  Speaker 1: Write a note to your past self showing how far
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  Speaker 1: you've come. Seriously, it's powerful. Practice emotional spotting. When things
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  Speaker 1: go wrong, look for what went right and how you
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  Speaker 1: handled it. Join a growth-focused group or discussion. Support others
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  Speaker 1: who may be earlier in their journey. And revisit past
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  Speaker 1: affirmations or journals to see your progress in black and white.
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  Speaker 1: And finally, if you scored 46 to 50 points, you're
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  Speaker 1: the inner ally. You've built a strong, kind, and wise
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  Speaker 1: internal voice. You treat yourself like someone you love, especially
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  Speaker 1: when life gets tough. And here's what you can do.
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  Speaker 1: Keep evolving. Take on a challenge that excites and scares
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  Speaker 1: you a little. Growth lives there. Design a resilience ritual,
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  Speaker 1: a personal process that helps you reset when you hit stress.
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  Speaker 1: It could be music, journaling, movement, or solitude. And try
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  Speaker 1: writing a personal manifesto that outlines how you treat yourself
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  Speaker 1: and why. and stay curious about your patterns, even the
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  Speaker 1: helpful ones. Self-awareness is a lifelong practice. No matter where
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  Speaker 1: you scored, your self-talk can always be improved. Awareness is
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  Speaker 1: your starting point. Change comes with small, consistent practice. So
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  Speaker 1: what was your score? Which question made you pause? Tell
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  Speaker 1: us in the comments and let's support each other. Thank
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  Speaker 1: you for taking this self-check-in with us. Remember, you're not
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  Speaker 1: your harshest thoughts. you are capable of rewriting your story
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  Speaker 1: one thought at a time. If you enjoyed this video, like, subscribe,
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