The other day my friend was talking to me about her teenage daughter’s examination fear. She told me that the girl was exceptionally brilliant in class and knows the answers for all possible questions, yet she fumbles in her exams. Most of us believe this characteristic might be because of exam-fear and the pressure of doing well, however I believe it’s self-esteem that needs to be fine-tuned for one to do well.

Also I suggested a recent self-assessment testing site www.24x7guru.com in Maths and Science for children belonging to CBSE and ICSE boards.

Healthy self-esteem is an important factor in achieving your potential. Successful people are able to take measured risks and avoid wallowing in self-pity. They are ready to see the best in all people and are will to trust others with responsibility.

This short quiz will help you assess you self-esteem. Rate each of the questions on this four-point scale:

3 = always
2 = more than half the time
1 = Occasionally
0 = Never

1. I accept responsibilities when things go wrong.
2. I feel comfortable when I am set apart from the group
3. I view each new situation as an opportunity or a challenge.
4. I am comfortable accepting a compliment.
5. I set goals and visualize accomplishing them.
6. I am confident in myself and my abilities.
7. I am willing to take necessary risks.
8. I think positively in the face of challenges.
9. I can say “no”.
10. I understand my attitude towards people plays a role in my success.
11. I see the positive qualities in other people.
12. I listen to others.
13. People describe me as a positive person.
14. I understand my attitude towards circumstances controls how I respond to challenges.
15. I share credit with others.

Add up the total points and check scoring after the jump:

38 " 45 High self-esteem. You are confident about yourself and your abilities. You have a positive attitude.

30 " 37 Strong self-esteem. You are generally confident about yourself and your abilities. You tend to remain positive and optimistic in your attitude.

23 " 29 Moderate self-esteem. You have periods of self-doubt, but tend to be more positive than negative.

15 " 22 Low self-esteem. You have periods of self-doubt and tend to be more negative than positive.

 0 " 14 Negative self-esteem. You have little or no confidence in your abilities. You tend to demonstrate negative attitudes.