Your own worst enemy? — a psychological test

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Your own worst enemy?

Who in your head is playing against you?
Find your inner saboteur and ask it a couple of awkward questions.

1. How often do you put off important decisions?

All the time — “it's not the right moment yet” Sometimes I hesitate, but I do it I act right away — no waiting for the perfect moment

2. How do you feel about failure?

I see only the failure and beat myself up for weeks I gnaw at myself for a couple of days, then it passes A slip is experience — I move on

3. Do you listen to your inner voice?

Yes, but it mostly criticises me Sometimes it helps, sometimes it gets in the way It motivates and encourages me

4. How do you deal with the fear of change?

It paralyses me — I can't make up my mind It scares me, but I try anyway I see an opportunity and try something new

5. How often do you compare yourself with others?

All the time — it kills my motivation Sometimes I catch myself doing it Rarely — I go my own way

6. How do you see your own successes?

I'm modest — I think “it was a fluke” I see my strengths, but have doubts I'm proud and keep moving forward

7. How do you react to criticism?

I sink into self-flagellation Sometimes I think about it, but don't get hung up I look at the facts and separate what's mine from what isn't

8. Do you have a habit of “punishing yourself”?

Often, and I don't even notice It happens, but passes quickly No, I know how to forgive myself

9. How do you feel about change?

It scares me and holds me back Sometimes it scares me, sometimes it inspires me It inspires me — I move forward

10. Do you reach your goals easily?

No, I get in my own way Sometimes I procrastinate, but I finish things Yes — once I decide, it's done