Test how self-compassionate you are
03. Nov, 2012 
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Test how self-compassionate you are. This is a real test that is used for psychological research, by the way. Let me know how you scored. Copy your scores at the end of the test. Post them here as a comment if you are comfortable with that or email/message me with your scores.
Here’s the test link: http://www.self-compassion.org/test-your-self-compassion-level.html
Why is self-compassion important? Why is it more important that self-esteem? Click here to learn more about self-compassion.
Thanks. Good stuff.
Self-Kindness: 1.20
Self-Judgment: 5.00
Common Humanity: 3.75
Isolation: 4.00
Mindfulness: 3.75
Over-Identification: 4.00
Overall score: 2.28
Self-Kindness: 1.60
Self-Judgment: 4.00
Common Humanity: 3.00
Isolation: 4.75
Mindfulness: 1.75
Over-Identification: 4.50
Overall score: 1.85
When failure results in loss of food, shelter, income, transporation, i.e. necessities of living, then it’s hard to give yourself a break.
Self-Kindness: 3.40
Self-Judgment: 2.40
Common Humanity: 3.25
Isolation: 2.00
Mindfulness: 4.50
Over-Identification: 2.00
Overall score: 3.79
Self-Kindness: 1.60
Self-Judgment: 4.40
Common Humanity: 2.00
Isolation: 4.75
Mindfulness: 3.00
Over-Identification: 3.25
Overall score: 2.03
I read an interesting article recently stating that self-compassion is more important than self-esteem. I have given that a lot of thought recently. Environment can radically alter both self-compassion and self-esteem.
Self-Kindness: 2.40
Self-Judgment: 3.00
Common Humanity: 3.75
Isolation: 1.75
Mindfulness: 3.50
Over-Identification: 2.25
Overall score: 3.44
I agree with Renee. I believe I have more self-esteem than self-compassion. Guilt and shame consume me on a daily basis.
Lol, I’m really screwed up I guess. Gonna go tell myself to get off my lawn.
Self-Kindness: 1.00
Self-Judgment: 5.00
Common Humanity: 1.00
Isolation: 5.00
Mindfulness: 1.00
Over-Identification: 5.00
Overall score: 1.00
Self-Kindness: 1.00
Self-Judgment: 4.00
Common Humanity: 3.25
Isolation: 4.00
Mindfulness: 2.00
Over-Identification: 4.75
Overall score: 1.92
Self-Kindness: 1.00
Self-Judgment: 5.00
Common Humanity: 1.00
Isolation: 4.50
Mindfulness: 1.50
Over-Identification: 4.75
Overall score: 1.21
Self-Kindness: 1.00
Self-Judgment: 3.40
Common Humanity: 1.25
Isolation: 3.00
Mindfulness: 1.50
Over-Identification: 3.25
Overall score: 2.02