Take a second to think of the most notable or important things that happened to you today. Did you think of:
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Questions Overview
1. Take a second to think of the most notable or important things that happened to you today. Did you think of:
- A bad event that sent me spiraling (ex: I snapped at my brother—I constantly lose my cool).
- A bad event, but one that I don’t have a strong emotional reaction to (ex: I was assigned a project that I’m not excited about).
- A neutral or positive event (ex: I tried a new cafe with delicious coffee).
- A positive event that brightened my whole day (I called my mom. Connecting with my family feels so good!).
2. Would you say that you’re an optimist?
- Yes.
- I'm not sure. I might be in the middle.
- I’m probably slightly less positive than the average person.
- No, definitely not. Look around—how could I be?
3. Do you feel like you have people in your life that you could bring your biggest problems to?
- Without a doubt. I have tons of close relationships where I feel completely accepted and supported.
- I have a few great relationships like this—maybe 2-5.
- I can think of one relationship that fits this description.
- I don’t think I have any relationships where I’d feel comfortable talking through my biggest problems.
4. Do you believe you’re more afraid of failure than the average person?
- Definitely. When I’ve failed in the past, I’ve found it basically impossible to stop dwelling and start mobilizing.
- Possibly.
- Neutral; I'm not sure.
- No. At this point, I’m not afraid of failure. I know that challenges are an opportunity to grow, learn, and come out stronger.
5. Do you believe that you’re good in a crisis?
- Definitely not. I usually get too stressed to think clearly. I sometimes make decisions I regret as a result.
- I'm not horrible, but I'm probably a little below average.
- I'm not sure. I'm probably about average.
- Yes! I find that my mind gets sharper in high-pressure situations, and I’m able to make strong, thoughtful decisions as a result.
6. Would you say that you have a lot of willpower?
- No. I want to try new things—start exercising, daily meditation—but I’m never able to stick to plans consistently.
- I struggle with my willpower, but so does everyone. I’m able to keep some healthy habits consistently, but others I’m less successful with.
- I have healthy habits, but it doesn’t feel like a matter of willpower. Once a behavior is in my routine, it’s easy for me to keep doing it.
- I’m not sure.
7. When you’re going through a hard time, is it your instinct to isolate yourself?
- Yes. I don’t feel like I should bring my issues to friends and family because they might think less of me.
- I try not to isolate myself because I know my loved ones want to help. But admittedly, it’s hard for me to truly open up sometimes.
- No. I trust the people close to me and usually find it easy to open up to them. That’s what friends are for, after all!
- I’m not sure.
8. Failure is:
- A sign that there’s something seriously wrong with myself or my life.
- Scary, because it can cause chaos and disrupt my routines.
- Normal. Everyone fails sometimes—it’s how you respond to failure that matters.
- I’m not sure; none of these answers fit me.
9. Do you struggle with feelings of loss of control?
- Yes, absolutely. I sometimes feel like my problems are so big, and I’m totally powerless to handle them.
- I struggle with those feelings at times, but I’m usually able to move past them.
- For the most part, I’m able to remember that my life isn’t happening to me, and at the end of the day, I control my destiny.
- I’m not sure.
10. Do you feel like your daily routines support your overall happiness?
- Yes. I know I feel happier when I eat well, drink water, exercise, and get good sleep (so that’s what I do!).
- I could probably stick to habits that support my happiness better than I do. But it’s not a huge issue for me.
- No. If I could manage to improve my physical health or avoid activities that leave me feeling bad (like doom scrolling), I’d be much happier.
- I’m not sure.
