EQ - Self Awareness

Can you name the behaviors that you are doing at all times?

• Yes, I’m always intentional with my behaviors and can name what I’m taking part in at all times.

• Sometimes. I’m usually aware of what I’m doing, although at times, I get caught up in something or don’t realize what I’m doing.

• No, I rarely am aware of what my body or mind is doing

Can you name the emotions that you are feeling at all times?

• Yes, I can always identify and name the emotion I’m feeling at any given moment.

• Sometimes. I’m usually aware of what emotion I’m feeling. However, it takes me a few moments to recognize it, and strong emotions sometimes catch me off-guard.

• No, I rarely think about what emotion I’m feeling. I just feel something and act accordingly.

Can you identify what causes a shift to negative emotions?

• Sometimes. I can usually identify what caused a shift in emotions, although it takes a little while for me to catch on.

• Yes, I can always identify what causes me to shift to negative emotions, whether it be an event, person, or recurring trigger.

• No, I rarely know what specifically causes me to shift to negative emotions. All of a sudden, I’m no longer happy and I don’t know why.

Can you name your deepest fear triggers?

• Yes, I’m self-aware of my deepest fears and what triggers these fears in my everyday life. I understand how pervasive these fears are in my thoughts and actions.

• Somewhat. I can tell you what I’m most scared of, but I don’t fully know how it affects my life and daily actions.

• No, I have no idea what a fear trigger even is or if I have one.

Can you name the principles and values you believe in the most?

• Yes, I can list my guiding principles and core values right now. I know how to distinguish between what I care about and the outside influence of others.

• Somewhat. I can name a few principles and qualities that are most important to me, but I haven’t given this list a lot of thought.

• No, I have no idea what values I personally believe in the most.

How much do you consider your principles & values when making decisions?

• A lot. Not only do I know what these principles are, but I design my life and decision-making around them. They give clarity to my decisions.

• Somewhat. I know what my principles are but don’t really know when they come into effect in my life.

• Not at all. I live my life without ever giving a thought to any principles.

Can you name the passions that you have and lose track of time while doing?

• Yes, I know what I’m passionate about and why they give me joy.

• Somewhat. I can list things that I enjoy doing, although I wouldn’t necessarily call them passions.

• No, I don’t have any clear passions.

Can you state a list of goals and ambitions you have for yourself?

• Somewhat. I have a few goals and ambitions, although they might not be the most defined.

• Yes, I can state a list of goals right now that include both short-term and long-term goals. I understand what I want out of life and can express these ambitions.

• No, I don’t really have any driving goals or ambitions in my life.

Can you describe the environment you thrive in the most?

• Yes, I can describe the ideal environment that I need to be happy and be successful, including the pace, energy, and structure that I thrive in.

• Somewhat. I know certain things that I would want, but I can’t fully describe the exact environment that I thrive in.

• No, I don’t know what environment works best for me. I just try to make it work wherever I am.

Can you identify a list of personal strengths and how they manifest themselves in your life?

• Yes, I can list all of my strengths right now, as well as where they fit into my life and how I use them to find success.

• Somewhat. I mostly know what I’m good at, although I couldn’t tell you exactly how I incorporate these strengths into my life.

• No, I don’t know what my strengths are. I just try to do my best.