Psychologies

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO LOVE YOURSELF MORE?

Tick the answers that most closely apply to you, then add up the symbols. Read the section, or sections, you ticked most, to find out what gets in the way of your self-compassion

1 You’d describe your relationship with yourself as

■ Turbulent ............................................ □

● Neglected ........................................... □

◆ Challenging ........................................ □

♥ Distant ................................................ □

2 Your most common negative emotion is

♥ Stress.................................................. □

● Anxiety ............................................... □

◆ Guilt .................................................... □

■ Worry .................................................. □

3 Sometimes, you wish it was easier to

♥ Relax ................................................... □

■ Say what you think ............................ □

◆ Be yourself ........................................ □

● Leave the past behind....................... □

4 You’re at your best when you feel

♥ Understood ....................................... □

◆ Connected.......................................... □

● Calm....................................................

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