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Your authentic self is right there, within you.

Any factor obstructing you is the result of choices you have made and experiences you have
had. This is no dress rehearsal. So, let’s start asking some of those soul searching, self analytical
questions. Let’s start the process of digging deep for the truth of your answers. Let’s reclaim the
real, authentic you that you deserve to be.

EXERCISE | Your Authenticity Self Analysis

This is a simple test designed to give you an indication of how authentically you are currently
living your life.
For each question, consider which of the two alternatives is most true for you.
The brackets A and B are where you have a tendency to feel a lack of authenticity in that area.
Brackets C and D are where you feel comfortable most or all of the time in that area.
Place an x in the set of brackets that answers the question most truthfully for you.
Scoring : For every x in the far left column “A” give yourself 1, B=2, C=3, D=4. Add up the
numbers for all 20 rows will produce a range between 20 and 80

All Most Most All
Tend to feel a lack of Authenticity Tendancy towards Authenticity
A B C D
1. I don’t feel I am being myself in most situations ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 1. I do not allow my true self to be denied or
masked
2. I am generally uneasy about what others think of me ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 2. I am confident within myself around others

3. I feel lost most of the time in my life ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 3. I have a sense of purpose to my life
4. I dislike myself most of the time ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 4. I like myself and I am pleased with who I really
am
5. I avoid internal feelings ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 5. I seek internal awareness and knowledge
6. I am motivated by a need to please others and win their
approval ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 6. I am motivated by my approval of myself.
7. I am easily influenced and directed ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 7. I make choices based on my own self interest
8. I lack confidence without the support of an authority figure in ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 8. I function effectively making my own decisions.
my life I feel in control making decisions
9. My self esteem hinges on what others think, I need approval ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 9. My self esteem is defined internally, without
desperately need of outside approval
10. I am over compliant with others, even when I disagree with
them ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 10. I am co operative when it is appropriate
11. If I am honest, a lot of my thoughts are not my own, but of ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 11. I am capable of completely independent
others thought

12. I have feelings of dependency and fear ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 12. I have feelings of self confidence and
strength
13. I play the victim. It brings me a kind of attention and love I ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 13. I do not feel a need to look for sympathy or
need compliments from others
14. I always feel I do not belong here ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 14. I am adaptable and feel I have a rapport with
most people
15. I have difficulty making choices or decisions without ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 15. I make choices and decisions based on
guidance experience on a regular basis
16. I resist change in myself and others. I fear change ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 16. I embrace change as an opportunity to grow
even if it involves pain
17. I would rather someone else took responsibility for ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 17. I am in control of the major decisions and
important choices choices in my life.

18. I worry constantly I am going to mess up ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 18. I will not let pessimism affect my life, thoughts
and actions
19. I do not feel I am growing emotionally ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 19. I am excited by the growth I am experiencing
and welcome it
20. I am living my life for, and in the shadow of other people ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 20. I live my own life independently, happy that it
will be harmonious with others
Sub Total each row Total Four Rows