This free self esteem test is extremely quick and simple, just answer TRUE or FALSE to each question (if you cannot answer 100% TRUE then answer FALSE):

1. Other people are not better off or more fortunate than me

2. I accept myself as I am and am happy with myself

3. I enjoy socializing

4. I deserve love and respect

5. I feel valued and needed

6. I don't need others to tell me I have done a good job

7. Being myself is important

8. I make friends easily

9. I can accept criticism without feeling put down

10. I admit my mistakes openly

11. I never hide my true feelings

12. I always speak up for myself and put my views across

13. I am a happy, carefree person

14. I don't worry what others think of my views

15. I don't need others' approval to feel good

16. I don't feel guilty about doing or saying what I want

SELF-ESTEEM TEST RESULTS:
Total number of TRUE answers you gave

15-16 YOU HAVE A HIGH LEVEL OF SELF ESTEEM !
12-14 NOT BAD BUT ROOM FOR YOU TO IMPROVE
8-11   LOW SELF ESTEEM - IT'S HOLDING YOU BACK
BELOW 8 YOUR ESTEEM IS DRASTICALLY LOW

Editor's note: Self-esteem is a key component in happiness and self-actualization – so much so that two of the habits in my happiness book are devoted to self-esteem. This free self-esteem test is meant simply to give you an indication of what kind of improvement you might wish to make.