Youth Self-Assessment
Youth with a well defined identity, purpose, virtues and values are happy ones who grow into amazing adults. Find out how well you’re preparing yourself and/or your youth here.
Instructions: Take out a piece of paper and give yourself a rating 1, 2, 3 for the questions below.
1 = False 2 = Sometimes true 3 = Always True
Questions
1. I verbally and in a written format identified my values, beliefs, and virtues. These are posted where I review them weekly.
2. I use specific strategies to implement my core values, beliefs, and virtues in my daily thinking, decisions, and behaviors.
3. I use a variety of mindfulness techniques when I am emotionally upset.
4. When upset with others I always begin a conversation by identifying my feeling/s and the specific need I have to calm my emotions.
5. I know how to get my own needs met, therefore I have no need to behave badly, rudely, or hurtful towards family or friends.
6. I feel safe enough with my friends that I speak my truth, APPROPRIATELY, at all times, even when I disagree with them.
7 If someone teases me or attempts to get me to go against my own common sense, I NEVER GIVE IN. I know who I am at my core and I am always true to who I am at my core.
Score
Scores between 7 – 14 suggests you might not be achieving your desired goals in life. Consider watching these 4 short videos on building a personal identity for guidance, especially if you’re under 21.
Scores between 15 – 18 suggests you’re developing core values and may benefit from improving decision-making skills for better life outcomes, especially if you’re under 21. Watch 4 short videos to strengthen your core values and achieve your desired goals.
Scores between 19 – 21 indicates that you are on a strong path to maintaining identity formation and are getting what you really want out of life. Check out these 4 short videos to enhance your skills.
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