Definition Of Self Esteem - Self Esteem Test

By Leeanne Utiger
In this article I am going to tell you what the definition of self esteem is, just so you can be aware of self esteem further. I will also include a self esteem test. You can do this self esteem test in the comfort of your own home to evaluate the level of your own self esteem. However, in the first segment I will give brief detail on the definition of self esteem and how a definition can vary, and then in the second segment, I will provide as mentioned, the self esteem test.

The Definition of Self esteem:
There is a dictionary definition of self esteem which is: The ability to hold a good opinion of ones self - self complacency. That is a definition that most people will relate to, or be taught to know.

This definition basically means that self esteem is a state of mind which holds how we feel about ourselves and what makes us us. Some people suffer from low self esteem due to not being happy with themselves. While other people can hold very high levels of self esteem about themselves.

Other ways we can look at the definition of self esteem is to give examples of the definition of self esteem. The true definition of self esteem is characterized by tolerance and respect, along with integrity and the ability to take responsibility for our own actions. Other definitions of self esteem is being comfortable with who we are and our behavior and mannerism patterns. Happiness, contentedness can also be classed as self esteem definitions. Definitions of self esteem can vary from person to person. How one defines their personal self esteem to another will always be different. People hold varying opinions on all sorts of things, so definitions become a thought of opinion to a point. While one can define self esteem as being complacent and in a 'good place', another will define self esteem as being 'lonely' and 'not such a good place'. The difference in these definitions comes from two different people with two different levels of self esteem.

Self Esteem test:
In this self esteem test, you can get a pretty good idea just what your level of self esteem is. However do not take the self esteem test too seriously and automatically think you have a problem with your self esteem after taking the self esteem test. If you do take the test provided and you are a little concerned, speak to a friend or family member first. Often someone on the 'outside' will be able to give you a judgment call on your self esteem. So do not rush into medical advice after taking this test. I also need to make clear that this self esteem test is merely an example of what could be asked of you to evaluate your self esteem elsewhere. Once you have taken this test, query others to see if your test results reflect what they see of you and your self esteem. Also try taking the test at varying times, just to see if your self esteem appears to be changing at all.

Do you feel like shutting yourself off from most people?
Are you constantly lethargic?
Do you feel alone?
Do you often wish you could make changes to your body?
Do you feel on the outside in social circles?
Do you feel un-motivated?
Do you lack energy?
Have you got a low attention span?
Do you prefer to be alone than with others?
Do you feel depressed?
Do you feel useless?

If you have answered yes to a high percentage of the above questions in the test, you just may be suffering from low self esteem. If you did the self esteem test and answered no to a high percentage of the questions, then I could safely bet that your self esteem is sitting at an adequate level and you have nothing to be concerned about at all. However I am not a doctor, and if you do have concerns about your level of self esteem, as I said above, confide in a close friend or family member about your concerns regarding your self esteem. If you still feel like you need more advice on your self esteem, then schedule an appointment with your local family doctor and have a talk with him or her about your self esteem.

Also if you feel you need the definition of self esteem explained to you at greater length, your family doctor can help with this as well.

See Also:
Self esteem Definitions

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