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Self-Love Thermometer

Am I being too harsh on myself? (For Entertainment)

Question 1

When something hard happens?

  1. Send comfort and encouragement to myself
  2. Soothe myself saying it's okay
  3. Just endure
  4. Blame and reproach myself

Question 2

When making a mistake?

  1. Understand myself saying everyone makes mistakes
  2. Regret but take it as a lesson
  3. Regret for a while
  4. Reproach myself for being stupid

Question 3

When dealing with my flaws or weaknesses?

  1. Accept it as part of me
  2. Try to improve
  3. Bothered by it
  4. Disgusted

Question 4

When feeling depressed or having a hard time?

  1. Provide necessary care for myself
  2. Take a rest
  3. Just hold on
  4. Blame myself for being weak

Question 5

What I say to myself mainly?

  1. Warmly like to a close friend
  2. Generally positive
  3. Neutrally
  4. Strictly and critically

Question 6

Thought that others seem to cope better than me when having a hard time?

  1. No, everyone struggles
  2. Maybe, but it's okay
  3. Sometimes think so
  4. Always feel so

Question 7

When you are suffering?

  1. Give myself caring and tenderness
  2. Try to be nice to myself
  3. Ignore my feelings
  4. Think I deserve it

Question 8

Dealing with personal inadequacy?

  1. Be patient with myself
  2. Try to improve
  3. Get frustrated
  4. Harshly judge myself

Question 9

When talking to yourself?

  1. Like a supportive friend
  2. Polite
  3. Strict coach
  4. Mean critic

Question 10

Taking a break is:

  1. Essential self-care
  2. Necessary to work better
  3. Waste of time
  4. Proof of laziness