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Quiz How Kind Are You To Yourself · A Capture Deep Vibs A Positive Space For Inspiration And Embracing Of Heart

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  Speaker 1: Hey, Psych2Goers, welcome back. Before we jump in, pause, take
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  Speaker 1: a breath, and just be here for yourself. A while ago,
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  Speaker 1: we made a quiz called, How Are You Really? Because
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  Speaker 1: we know how easy it is to say, I'm fine,
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  Speaker 1: out of habit, even when we're carrying so much inside. Today,
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  Speaker 1: we want to check in deeper. We're asking, how kind
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  Speaker 1: are you to yourself? Really? Many of us are kind
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  Speaker 1: to everyone, but forget to be kind to the person
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  Speaker 1: in the mirror. This quiz is your gentle mirror. No judgment,
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  Speaker 1: just awareness and a chance to grow. At the end,
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  Speaker 1: we'd love to hear your score and your thoughts in
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  Speaker 1: the comments. Ready to begin? Let's do this together. Here
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  Speaker 1: are the instructions. You'll answer 10 questions, each with realistic scenarios.
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  Speaker 1: Pick the option that feels true for you right now.
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  Speaker 1: Be honest, there's no right or wrong. When you're done,
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  Speaker 1: add up your points, and reflect on what they say
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  Speaker 1: about your self-kindness. Feel free to pause anytime if you
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  Speaker 1: need to think. Let's begin. One, self-talk. When you make
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  Speaker 1: a small mistake, like forgetting something or messing up a task,
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  Speaker 1: how does your inner voice respond? One, I'm harsh and
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  Speaker 1: insult myself. Two, I'm critical and dwell on it. Three,
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  Speaker 1: I feel annoyed but try to move on. Four, I
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  Speaker 1: remind myself everyone makes mistakes. Or five, I speak kindly
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  Speaker 1: to myself like I would to a friend. Question two,
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  Speaker 1: accepting compliments. When someone praises you sincerely, how do you feel? One,
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  Speaker 1: I immediately dismiss it or think they're just being polite. Two,
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  Speaker 1: I get uncomfortable and downplay it. Three, I accept it,
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  Speaker 1: but it feels awkward inside. 4. I appreciate it, even
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  Speaker 1: if I blush a bit. Or 5. I accept it
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  Speaker 1: fully and let myself feel proud. Question 3. Rest and breaks.
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  Speaker 1: When you're exhausted, do you let yourself rest? 1. I
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  Speaker 1: feel guilty and push through anyway. 2. I rest, but
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  Speaker 1: feel bad about it. 3. I rest sometimes but worry
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  Speaker 1: about falling behind. 4. I allow myself breaks when needed.
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  Speaker 1: Or 5. I rest without guilt, knowing I deserve it.
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  Speaker 1: Question 4. Comparing yourself. How often do you compare yourself
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  Speaker 1: to others? 1. Constantly. I feel I don't measure up. 2. Often.
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  Speaker 1: I get discouraged easily. 3. Sometimes, but I try to
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  Speaker 1: stop myself. Four. Rarely, I focus on my own journey.
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  Speaker 1: Or five. Almost never, I celebrate my uniqueness. Question five.
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  Speaker 1: Forgiving yourself. When you think about past mistakes, how do
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  Speaker 1: you feel? One. I beat myself up and feel ashamed. Two.
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  Speaker 1: I replay them and often cringe. Three. I feel regret
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  Speaker 1: but try to learn from them. 4. I remind myself
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  Speaker 1: I did my best at the time. Or 5. I
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  Speaker 1: forgive myself. Fully. And move on. Question 6. Speaking up
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  Speaker 1: for your needs. Do you tell others what you need?
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  Speaker 1: Emotionally or practically? 1. Never. I keep it to myself. 2. Rarely.
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  Speaker 1: I feel like a burden. 3. Sometimes, I struggle to
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  Speaker 1: express it clearly. Four. Often, I try to communicate kindly.
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  Speaker 1: Or five. Always, I honor my needs openly. Question seven.
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  Speaker 1: Celebrating wins. How do you react when you achieve something,
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  Speaker 1: big or small? One. I downplay it or say it's
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  Speaker 1: not a big deal. Two. I barely acknowledge it and
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  Speaker 1: move on fast. Three. I feel happy but don't celebrate much. Four,
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  Speaker 1: I share it with people who care. Or five, I
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  Speaker 1: celebrate it wholeheartedly and savor the moment. Question eight, handling criticism.
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  Speaker 1: How do you handle constructive criticism? One, I take it
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  Speaker 1: personally and feel worthless. Two, I feel bad about myself days. Three,
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  Speaker 1: I feel hurt. but try to learn from it. Four,
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  Speaker 1: I listen and use what's helpful. Or five, I see
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  Speaker 1: it as a chance to grow, not a personal attack.
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  Speaker 1: Almost done, question nine, comforting yourself. When you're sad or anxious,
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  Speaker 1: how do you treat yourself? One, I blame myself for
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  Speaker 1: feeling this way. Two, I ignore my feelings and bottle
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  Speaker 1: them up. Three, I distract myself but don't address it. 4.
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  Speaker 1: I soothe myself with kind thoughts or actions. Or 5.
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  Speaker 1: I comfort myself like I would a dear friend. And
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  Speaker 1: question 10. Daily self-kindness. Overall, how often do you practice
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  Speaker 1: small acts of kindness for yourself, like enjoying a treat,
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  Speaker 1: saying no when needed, or taking time to breathe? 1.
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  Speaker 1: Almost never. 2. Rarely. 3. Sometimes, four, often, or five,
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  Speaker 1: every day, intentionally. Okay, tally up your score. Add up
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  Speaker 1: your points and see where you land. Here are the results.
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  Speaker 1: If you scored 10 to 19 points, tender beginnings. Your
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  Speaker 1: score suggests you might be very self-critical or harsh with
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  Speaker 1: yourself right now. Psychologists call this low self-compassion. which research
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  Speaker 1: shows can make stress and sadness feel heavier than they
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  Speaker 1: need to be. You may find it easier to comfort
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  Speaker 1: others than to comfort yourself, and that's common. The first
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  Speaker 1: step is noticing when your inner voice is harsh and
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  Speaker 1: pausing to choose gentleness instead. With practice and patience, small
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  Speaker 1: acts of kindness towards yourself can become new, healthier habits.
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  Speaker 1: If you scored 20 to 29 points, you're warming up.
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  Speaker 1: You're starting to build self-kindness, but old patterns can still
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  Speaker 1: pull you back. And this is perfectly normal. Self-compassion is
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  Speaker 1: a skill, not a switch. You might sometimes feel guilty
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  Speaker 1: for resting or forgiving yourself, even though your heart knows
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  Speaker 1: you need it. Try to notice these moments and replace
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  Speaker 1: guilt with curiosity. Why do I feel bad for caring
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  Speaker 1: for myself? Bit by bit, you'll find it easier to
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  Speaker 1: treat yourself like a trusted friend. If you scored 30
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  Speaker 1: to 39 points, growing self-kindness. You're doing well at balancing
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  Speaker 1: honesty with kindness towards yourself. This is a big achievement.
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  Speaker 1: In psychology, this balance is called healthy self-regulation and protects
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  Speaker 1: your mental health over time. You may slip up occasionally,
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  Speaker 1: but you know how to get back on track. Keep
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  Speaker 1: strengthening this by celebrating small wins and choosing rest without guilt.
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  Speaker 1: You're on a steady path to becoming your own safe place.
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  Speaker 1: keep nurturing it. And finally, if you scored 40 to
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  Speaker 1: 45 points, self-kindness is your habit. You're consistently kind to
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  Speaker 1: yourself and handle setbacks with patience and care. Psychologists would
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  Speaker 1: say you have high self-compassion resilience, which helps you bounce
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  Speaker 1: back from stress and stay emotionally healthy. You probably rest
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  Speaker 1: when needed, forgive your mistakes, and protect your energy well.
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  Speaker 1: Keep up these mindful habits, especially when life gets busy
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  Speaker 1: or chaotic. And if you can, share what works for you.
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  Speaker 1: Your experience can help others grow too. And if you
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  Speaker 1: scored 46 to 50 points, self-kindness champion. That's you. You
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  Speaker 1: are a true champion of self-kindness. And it shows. Research
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  Speaker 1: links this level of self-compassion with greater happiness, healthier relationships,
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  Speaker 1: and even better physical health. You forgive easily, rest guilt-free,
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  Speaker 1: and treat yourself with deep respect. Keep nurturing this by
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  Speaker 1: staying mindful of changing needs and trying new self-care rituals.
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  Speaker 1: Consider mentoring others. Sharing your journey can inspire more kindness
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  Speaker 1: in the world. No matter where your score falls, remember this,
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  Speaker 1: you're not stuck where you are. Every kind thought and
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  Speaker 1: tiny choice adds up to a softer, braver life, and
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  Speaker 1: you deserve that. If today's quiz made you pause, smile,
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  Speaker 1: or even tear up a bit, that's a sign you're
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  Speaker 1: paying attention to the person who needs you most. You.
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  Speaker 1: We'd love to keep going on this journey with you.
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  Speaker 1: What would you like to explore next? Maybe a quiz
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  Speaker 1: on how gentle you are with your thoughts or how
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  Speaker 1: brave your heart really is. Tell us in the comments.
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  Speaker 1: We read every word. And hey, give yourself a hug,
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  Speaker 1: a cookie, or both. You've earned it. Also, if you'd
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  Speaker 1: like to see a list of affirmations we can do together,
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  Speaker 1: let us know so we can create a community to
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  Speaker 1: help one another stay on track.