How does your sense of self navigate the world?

Take this quick quiz to discover if your ego is balanced,

riding a little too high, feeling a bit fragile, or beautifully "in progress."

 

 

 

When someone offers you constructive criticism on a project, your immediate internal reaction is:

A) To listen objectively, take what fits, and leave what doesn't.

B) To feel a sudden sting of rejection and wonder if you're actually terrible at what you do.

C) To dismiss it immediately - they clearly don't understand your vision or expertise.

D) To feel a brief flash of defensiveness, but consciously pause and try to see their perspective.

 

 

You are in a group conversation and someone else is commanding the room, telling a great story. You:

A) Enjoy the story and happily let them have the spotlight.

B) Feel anxious or invisible, wishing you were engaging enough to hold the room like that.

C) Look for the first opportunity to jump in and tell a bigger, better story to regain control.

D) Catch yourself wanting to interrupt, but choose to practice active listening instead.

 

 

When you make a noticeable mistake or fail at something, how do you handle it?

A) You accept responsibility, view it as a normal part of life, and focus on the lesson.

B) You spiral into self-blame, feeling like a failure as a person, not just someone who made a mistake.

C) You immediately look for external factors, bad luck, or someone else to blame to protect your track record.

D) It throws you off balance for a bit, but you are actively working on forgiving yourself and fixing the issue.

 

 

 

How do you view the success of your peers or colleagues?

A) Natural and necessary. I can say "no" without guilt and respect others' boundaries too.

B) Terrifying. I often over-compromise because I'm afraid people won't like me if I say no.

C) Aggressive. My boundaries are rigid walls, and I tend to get angry if people don't anticipate them.

D) Work in progress. I am learning how to state my needs clearly, even if it feels uncomfortable.