Do You Talk to Yourself?
Do you ever mumble to yourself when you’re alone? Or have lively conversations in front of the mirror?
How Far Would You Push Yourself Physically to Meet a Goal?
Have you ever run a difficult race? Walked, biked or swum a long distance? Landed a dangerous trick on a skateboard or skis, or perfected a complex shot in tennis, basketball or hockey? What is the most physically ambitious — or stressful — thing you have ever done?What was it like? How did you feel…
Are You Too Critical of Yourself?
Think of a time when something didn’t go as well as you had hoped — a time, for example, when you made a mistake, did poorly on a test or were cut from a team.Faced with disappointment, did you treat yourself with kindness and compassion? Or did you beat yourself up about it?In general, do…
When Have You Challenged Yourself?
Think about a challenge that you chose to undertake, whether it was academic, athletic or anything else. Perhaps it took a lot of planning or practice. Along the way, you may have had to get beyond something: stage fright, social anxiety, fear of failure, running out of time, not reaching the finish line. You may…
Do You Consider Yourself a Theater Kid?
Do you have a favorite musical? How many show-tune lyrics do you know? Do you love Broadway?
Are You Too Hard on Yourself?
Where do you draw the line between pushing yourself to do better and being overly self-critical?
