How Well Do You Know Yourself?

05/21/2025 by: Sara Phillips

In world filled with distractions, expectations, and constant stimulation, it's easy to lose touch with the one person you spend every moment with yourself. Self-awareness is the foundation of emotional intelligence, healthy relationships, and authentic living. But how well do you really know yourself?

Knowing yourself isn't just about listing your favorite color or remembering your Myers- Briggs type. It's about understanding your reactions, values, desires, and patterns even the uncomfortable ones. When you're deeply connections you make better decisions, set clearer boundaries, and create a life that truly fits you.

Let's test yourself awareness with a short quiz.

Self-Quiz How Well Do You Know Yourself?

Answer the following questions honestly. Use this scale to score yourself:

• Always = 5
• Often = 4
• Sometimes = 3
• Rarely = 2
• Never = 1

1. I can name my top five personal values. 
2. I recognize my emotional triggers and what causes them.
3. I understand what gives me energy and what drains me.
4. I regularly reflect on my behavior and decisions.
5. I know what environments I thrive in.
6. I can clearly explain my strengths and weaknesses
7. I make decisions based on what's best for me, not just to please others.
8. I understand how my past experiences influence my present behavior.
9. I'm able to sit with uncomfortable feelings without immediately reacting. 
10. I feel aligned with the goals and dreams I pursue.

Score Interpretation

• 41-50 Deeply Self- Aware You have a strong understanding of yourself. Keep nurturing that connection - it's a superpower.
• 31-40: Moderately Aware You're doing well, but there room to deepen your awareness. Journaling, therapy or coaching can help.
• 21-30: Somewhat Aware You may know yourself on the surface, but there's much more beneath. Explore your inner world with curiosity.
• 10-20: Disconnected You might be living on autopilot. Consider making space for reflection and self-discovery. You deserve to know the real you.

Why This Matters

When you know yourself, you stop chasing what doesn't belong to you. You make aligned decision attract healthier relationships and live with more peace. Self- awareness isn't a destination - It's a practice, The more you pause, ask questions, and get honest with yourself, the clearer your path becomes. You make aligned decisions, attract.

So... How well do you know yourself? And more importantly, are you ready to go deeper?