In the last post, I went deep into whether Self-Affirmations can help with someone's (low) self-esteem. But I realize we didn't even discuss what self-esteem really is!

Although we all have a general understanding of what it is, one thing I find very helpful as a psychological scientist and coach is to get more specific, for both a psychological phenomenon and even what something means or manifests for a client. The higher the specificity, the clearer we understand what it is we are dealing with, what the problem really is, and how to actually try to fix it if necessary.

So this post is to help you determine whether you or someone you know has a high self-esteem or have narcissistic tendencies.

My favourite part...a quiz! Read the following statements and note which one is true for you.

1. I like myself.

2. I am highly effective at the things I do.

3. I like being the most popular person at a party.

4. I often feel as if I need compliments from others in order to be sure of myself.

5. I am a worthwhile human being.

6. I am almost always able to accomplish what I try for.

7. I tend to take charge of most situations.

8. I often hide my needs for fear that others will see me as needy and dependent.

9. I am very comfortable with myself.

10. I often fulfill my goals.

11. When people judge me, I just don't care.

12. I get angry when criticized.

13. I have enough respect for myself.

14. I deal well with challenges in my life.

15. I deserve to receive special treatment.

16. It irritates me when people don't notice how good a person I am.