Winehold Self-Esteem Questionnaire Test - the question form
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1. I can ask for help or ask someone for something without feeling guilty or inadequate.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my ability in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and am satisfied with it.
2. When I am talking with another person, I am fully engaged in the conversation and do not get distracted by other concerns.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my ability in situations like this.
3 – I can do this quite often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and I am satisfied with it.
3. When I talk with other people, my words and tone of voice match how I feel.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my skills in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and am satisfied with it.
4. I take an active part in groups and enjoy participating in their activities.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my skills in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and am satisfied with it.
5. If I like someone, I can show my feelings openly.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still need to develop my skills in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often, and I am satisfied with it.
6. I can notice my bodily sensations (for example, which parts feel tense or when I need rest) and try to meet my body’s needs.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still need to develop my skills in these situations.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and I am satisfied with it.
7. I can express my thoughts without expecting to hear what other people think about the issue.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my skills in situations like these.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and I am satisfied with it.
8. I can acknowledge my feelings and allow myself to experience them as an important part of who I am, without becoming trapped by them or being driven by any particular feeling.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – I can sometimes do this, but I still very much need to develop my ability in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can often do this and am satisfied with it.
9. I take time to show my tastes and interests through things such as how I decorate my office, how I dress, and how I express myself. Expressing myself in these areas is more important to me than what other people think of me.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – I can do this sometimes, but I still very much need to develop my abilities in situations like these.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and am satisfied with it.
10. At times, I prefer to be alone, withdraw from other people, and spend time by myself relaxing, doing nothing, or doing things I enjoy. During these times, I do not feel that I need to use my time productively.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my ability in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and am satisfied with it.
11. I spend time using my imagination and working on creative projects.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my abilities in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and I am satisfied with it.
12. I can express my own point of view even when others disagree with me.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my skills in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and I am satisfied with this.
13. I can handle a heavy workload without stomach upset, headaches, or similar symptoms.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my abilities in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and am satisfied with it.
14. I can set clear, firm limits for myself and others without blaming myself or the other person.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still need a lot of improvement in this area.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often, and I am satisfied with it.
15. I can express my feelings appropriately without feeling that I am losing control of myself.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – I can sometimes do this, but I still very much need to develop my skills in these situations.
3 – I can do this quite often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and I am satisfied with it.
16. I seek responsibility and like being accountable for projects or activities.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my abilities in situations like these.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and am satisfied with this.
17. I can make decisions without excessive delay or undue tension.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to further develop my abilities in such situations.
3 – I can do this quite often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and am satisfied with it.
18. I can take risks in new situations and find this exciting and stimulating.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – I can do this sometimes, but I still need to develop my abilities in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and am satisfied with it.
19. I feel good about myself even when other people do not approve of what I do.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to further develop my ability in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and I am satisfied with it.
20. I am able to acknowledge my mistakes.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my ability in such situations.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and am satisfied with it.
21. I can accept positive and negative feedback from other people without feeling embarrassed.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to improve my ability in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and am satisfied with this.
22. I can describe my feelings honestly, even when other people disagree with me.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – I can sometimes do this, but I still very much need to develop my skills in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and am satisfied with it.
23. I feel okay even when what I planned does not work out.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my ability in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and am satisfied with it.
24. I am able to turn unfulfilled hopes into new motivation.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – I can sometimes do this, but I still very much need to develop my abilities in such situations.
3 – I can do this quite often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and am satisfied with it.
1. I can ask for help or ask someone for something without feeling guilty or inadequate.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my skills in these situations.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and am satisfied with this.
2. When I am talking with another person, I am fully engaged in the interaction and do not get distracted by other concerns.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my skills in situations like this.
3 – I can do this quite often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and am satisfied with it.
3. When I talk with other people, my words and tone of voice match my feelings.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – I can sometimes do this, but I still need to develop my skills in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and am satisfied with it.
4. I actively participate in groups and enjoy taking part in their activities.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – I can sometimes do this, but I still very much need to develop my skills in these situations.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and am satisfied with it.
5. If I like someone, I can express my feelings directly.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my ability in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often, and I am satisfied with it.
6. I can notice my bodily sensations (for example, which parts feel tense or when I need rest) and I try to meet my body’s needs.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my skills in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and I am satisfied with this.
7. I can express my thoughts without waiting to hear what other people think about the issue.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my skills in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and I am satisfied with it.
8. I can be guided by my feelings and allow myself to experience them as an important part of who I am, without becoming trapped in them or being driven by any particular feeling.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – I can do this sometimes, but I still very much need to develop my ability in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and I am satisfied with this.
9. I spend time expressing my taste and interests through things like how I decorate my office, how I dress, and other forms of self-expression. In these areas, self-expression is more important to me than what other people think of me.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – I can do this sometimes, but I still very much need to develop my abilities in situations like these.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and I am satisfied with this.
10. At times, I prefer to be alone, withdraw from other people, and spend time by myself resting, doing nothing, or doing things I enjoy. During these times, I do not feel that I need to use my time productively.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – I can sometimes do this, but I still very much need to further develop my ability in these situations.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and I am satisfied with it.
11. I spend time using my imagination and working on creative projects.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my abilities in situations like this.
3 – I can do this quite often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and I am satisfied with it.
12. I can express my own point of view even when others disagree with me.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my skills in such situations.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often, and I am satisfied with this.
13. I can handle a heavy workload without getting an upset stomach, headaches, or similar physical symptoms.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my abilities in situations like this.
3 – I can do this quite often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and am satisfied with it.
14. I can set clear, firm limits for myself and others without trying to blame myself or the other person.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – I can sometimes do this, but I still very much need to develop my ability in situations like these.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and I am satisfied with it.
15. I can express my feelings appropriately without feeling that I am losing control of myself.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my skills in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and I am satisfied with it.
16. I seek responsibility and enjoy being accountable for projects or activities.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – I can sometimes do this, but I still very much need to develop my abilities in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel that I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and am satisfied with it.
17. I can make decisions without excessive delay or unnecessary strain.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my abilities in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and am satisfied with it.
18. I can take risks in new situations and find this exciting and stimulating.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – I can do this sometimes, but I still very much need to develop my abilities in situations like these.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often, and I am satisfied with it.
19. I feel good about myself even when other people do not approve of what I am doing.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still need to develop my skills in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and I am satisfied with it.
20. I am able to acknowledge my mistakes.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my ability to do so in situations like these.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often, and I am satisfied with that.
21. I can accept positive and negative feedback from other people without feeling embarrassed.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my ability in these situations.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often, and I am satisfied with it.
22. I can describe my feelings honestly, even when other people disagree with me.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my ability to do so in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel that I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and I am satisfied with it.
23. I feel okay even when what I have planned does not work out.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still very much need to develop my abilities in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and am satisfied with it.
24. I am able to turn unfulfilled hopes into new motivation.
1 – I can hardly do this.
2 – Sometimes I can do this, but I still feel I need to develop my ability in situations like this.
3 – I can do this fairly often, but I feel I could improve in this area.
4 – I can do this often and am satisfied with it.