Quiz: How Harsh Is Your Negative Self-Talk? (Self Test)

That little voice in your head — is it lifting you up or tearing you down? Negative self-talk can be so sneaky, showing up as guilt, perfectionism, or even fake humor at your own expense. This self-test helps you gently explore how harsh your inner dialogue might be and whether it's quietly affecting your self-esteem, motivation, and emotional well-being. Understanding your mental patterns is the first step to rewriting them with compassion and care. So... how do you actually talk to yourself when no one’s listening?

Credits:
Researcher/Writer: Psych2go
Voice Over: Amanda Silvera @amandasilvera
Animator: Krisha Que
Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong
Director: Tai
Assisted: Brisky

Further readings:
Neff, K. D. (2003). The development and validation of a scale to measure self-compassion. Self and Identity, 2(3), 223–250. https://doi.org/10.1080/15298860309027

Beck, A. T. (1976). Cognitive therapy and the emotional disorders. New York: International Universities Press.

Gilbert, P., & Procter, S. (2006). Compassionate mind training for people with high shame and self-criticism: Overview and pilot study of a group therapy approach. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 13(6), 353–379. https://doi.org/10.1002/cpp.507