Self-respect affects every area of your life. If you don't like yourself, it's difficult to be nice to others, to do your best at school and to be a cheerful and confident person. You can increase your self-respect by avoiding things that make you feel uncomfortable and putting right what you do wrong.
Take this quiz to find out how much self-respect you have:
1. I do my best at school.
- A. NEVER
- B. HARDLY EVER
- C. SOMETIMES
- D. OFTEN or ALWAYS
2. When I'm finding something difficult (e.g. Maths), I:
- A. GIVE UP
- B. ASK FOR HELP
- C. KEEP TRYING UNTIL I SUCCEED
- D. CHEAT
3. I treat others how I would like to be treated.
- A. NEVER
- B. HARDLY EVER
- C. SOMETIMES
- D. OFTEN or ALWAYS
4. I take care of my body (e.g. eat healthy, exercise, get enough sleep).
- A. NEVER
- B. HARDLY EVER
- C. SOMETIMES
- D. OFTEN or ALWAYS
5. I accept responsibility for my actions.
- A. NEVER
- B. HARDLY EVER
- C. SOMETIMES
- D. OFTEN or ALWAYS
6. I speak up for myself and what I believe in.
- A. NEVER
- B. HARDLY EVER
- C. SOMETIMES
- D. OFTEN or ALWAYS
7. I apologize when I am wrong.
- A. NEVER
- B. HARDLY EVER
- C. SOMETIMES
- D. OFTEN or ALWAYS
8. I am proud of who I am.
- A. NEVER
- B. HARDLY EVER
- C. SOMETIMES
- D. OFTEN or ALWAYS
Compare your results with your partner and discuss ways in which you can improve your self-respect. Remember, self-respect is important for living a happy and fulfilling life.
