Self-Actualization Test: How Self-Actualized Are You?

Do you have a strong need to be independent and autonomous?

Yes, I like to be in control of my own life and destiny.

Somewhat, but I still feel like I need some sense of direction from someone else.

Not really. I struggle to stay on task when I'm in charge.

Do you appreciate the good things in life, even the mundane and everyday things?

Yes, I often feel a sense of gratitude for what I have in my life.

Sometimes, but I sometimes forget to appreciate what I've got.

I tend to focus on what I don't have in my life.

Do you take responsibility for your own actions?

Always

Sometimes

Rarely

Do you enjoy solitude?

Yes, I have a strong need to be alone sometimes.

Somewhat, but I tend to get lonely if I'm left on my own too long.

No. I do not like to be alone.

How open are you to new things, experiences, and ideas?

Very open.

Somewhat open.

Not very open.

Is making the world a better place important to you?

Definitely

Somewhat

Not really

Do you feel a great deal of compassion and empathy for others?

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Would you describe yourself as a realist?

Yes

Somewhat

Not really

Do you tend to have deep relationships with a small circle of close friends?

Yes, I have few friends but they are extremely close.

I tend to have a wider circle of friends with a few that are quite close.

I have many acquaintances but very few truly close friends.

Do you ever feel deeply connected to the universe and its inhabitants?

Often

Occasionally

Never

Are you able to bounce back from life’s challenges?

Always

Sometimes

Rarely

Do you feel like you have a sense of purpose in your life?

Yes

Somewhat

Do you accept yourself for who you are?

Yes, I am very comfortable with who I am.

Somewhat, but I have my moments of inhibition.

Not really, I feel quite insecure.

Have you ever experienced a moment of complete awe and happiness that felt transcendent?

Yes. I have those moments quite frequently.

I have experienced this a few times in my life.

No, I have never felt this way.

Are you spontaneous?

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Do you experience gratitude for the good things in your life?

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Do you have a strong sense of right and wrong?

Very much so

Somewhat

Not really

How important is creativity and self-expression in your life?

Very important.

Somewhat.