Positivity Guides - Quiz: Are You a People Pleaser?

For much of the time I feel insecure and lacking in confidence.

Yes

Sometimes

Not sure

Mostly no

No

I walk on eggs in order to keep everyone happy

Yes

Sometimes

Not sure

Mostly no

No

My father was a distant and unloving person

Yes

Sometimes

Not sure

Mostly no

No

If I find I've been short-changed I won't challenge the person.

Yes

Sometimes

Not sure

Mostly no

No

I feel overpowered by people, even those close to me

Yes

Sometimes

Not sure

Mostly no

No

I really can't do most things right

Yes

Sometimes

Not sure

Mostly no

No

I'm always thinking that I ought to, or should have, said or done something

Yes

Sometimes

Not sure

Mostly no

No

My spouse and children know how to make me feel guilty

Yes

Sometimes

Not sure

Mostly no

No

I feel like hiding, running away, not dealing with things

Yes

Sometimes

Not sure

Mostly no

No

Confrontations are too unpleasant, so I avoid them

Yes

Sometimes

Not sure

Mostly no

No

I prefer to say what I think people want to hear, rather than what I truly feel

Yes

Sometimes

Not sure

Mostly no

No

If I try on a few pairs of new shoes, I feel obligated to buy a pair

Yes

Sometimes

Not sure

Mostly no

No

I feel as if I'm not running my own life

Yes

Sometimes

Not sure

Mostly no

No

I don't get many 'strokes' from the people I love

Yes

Sometimes

Not sure

Mostly no

No

I am easily talked into things that please other people, but don't please me

Yes

Sometimes

Not sure

Mostly no

No

If I stand up for myself I feel embarrassed and anxious

Yes

Sometimes

Not sure

Mostly no

No

If I get insulted or ignored I prefer to let it go

Yes

Sometimes

Not sure

Mostly no

No

I feel I have few options available to me that would improve my life

Yes

Sometimes

Not sure

Mostly no

No

I don't get much respect from those closest to me

Yes

Sometimes

Not sure

Mostly no

No

Taking on anything new makes me anxious and apprehensive

Yes

Sometimes

Not sure

Mostly no

No

Quiz: Are You a People Pleaser?

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