What’s Holding You Back? Discover Your Self-Worth Type (and How to Crush It!)

Feeling stuck, unseen, or like you’re not enough? Take this quick, eye-opening quiz to uncover your self-worth personality type—and get tailored tips to silence self-doubt, own your power, and thrive unapologetically. Ready to transform how you see yourself? Let’s go! 🚀✨

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Instructions:

For each question, choose the answer that resonates most with you. At the end, tally up your responses (mostly A, B, C, D, E, or a combination) to discover your self-worth personality type.

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1. When you walk into a room, you usually feel:

A) Like everyone’s side-eyeing your outfit and judging your existence.

B) Like you accidentally crashed someone else’s party.

C) Nervous but ready to charm the socks off anyone who talks to you.

D) Like the queen of the world—bow down, everyone.

E) Meh. You’re just here for the snacks.

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2. How do you handle criticism?

A) Cry in the bathroom, then replay it in your head for weeks.

B) Nod politely while secretly thinking, “Who asked you?”

C) Overanalyze it, call your bestie, and eventually move on.

D) Shrug it off like a boss and use it to level up.

E) Ask for specifics so you can improve—no drama, just growth.

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3. When someone compliments you, you:

A) Awkwardly laugh and say, “This old thing? It was on sale.”

B) Assume they’re just being nice or want a favor.

C) Blush, say “thank you,” and replay it in your head later.

D) Smile and say, “I know, right? I’m amazing.”

E) Nod and move on—compliments are nice, but you’ve got stuff to do.

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4. Your biggest fear in professional settings is:

A) Being exposed as a fraud who has no idea what they’re doing.

B) Being judged for your looks, accent, or background.

C) Being overlooked or forgotten in a sea of louder voices.

D) Not reaching your full potential and settling for “meh.”

E) Messing up so badly that it affects your team or reputation.

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5. When you’re faced with a challenge, you:

A) Panic and wonder why anyone thought you could handle this.

B) Avoid it like it’s a spider crawling toward your foot.

C) Call your squad for advice, then tackle it head-on.

D) Rub your hands together and say, “Challenge accepted.”

E) Break it down into steps and get to work—no fuss, no drama.

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6. How do you feel about setting boundaries?

A) Guilty. What if they think you’re mean or selfish?

B) Skeptical. What’s the point if no one respects them anyway?

C) Anxious. What if they get mad or stop liking you?

D) Empowered. Your time and energy are precious—protect them.

E) Practical. Boundaries are necessary, so you set them when needed.

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7. When you make a mistake, you:

A) Beat yourself up and wonder if you’re secretly a disaster.

B) Blame everyone else because admitting fault feels too scary.

C) Overthink it, cry a little, then forgive yourself.

D) Own it, learn from it, and move on like a boss.

E) Analyze what went wrong and make a plan to do better next time.

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8. How do you feel about asking for help?

A) You’d rather struggle in silence than seem weak.

B) You don’t trust anyone to actually help you.

C) You hesitate but eventually ask because you know it’s necessary.

D) You ask confidently because even queens need backup sometimes.

E) You see it as a smart move—why waste time figuring it out alone?

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9. When you’re in a leadership role, you:

A) Feel like a kid playing dress-up in their mom’s heels.

B) Feel like everyone’s waiting for you to mess up.

C) Work twice as hard to prove you deserve to be there.

D) Own it and inspire your team to crush their goals.

E) Focus on getting the job done without overthinking it.

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10. How do you react to success?

A) Downplay it because you don’t want to seem boastful.

B) Feel like it was a fluke and brace for the inevitable failure.

C) Feel proud but worry you’ll never live up to it again.

D) Celebrate like the queen you are and plan your next win.

E) Acknowledge it and keep moving—there’s more to achieve.

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11. When someone interrupts you, you:

A) Let them because you don’t want to cause conflict.

B) Assume they don’t value what you have to say.

C) Feel frustrated but unsure how to respond.

D) Politely but firmly reclaim your space.

E) Wait for a natural pause to continue speaking.

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12. How do you feel about your appearance?

A) You’re hyper-critical and focus on flaws.

B) You feel like you don’t measure up to societal standards.

C) You have good days and bad days.

D) You feel confident and comfortable in your skin.

E) You don’t think about it much—it is what it is.

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13. When you’re in a group discussion, you:

A) Stay quiet because you don’t want to say the wrong thing.

B) Feel like no one will listen to you anyway.

C) Wait for the right moment to contribute.

D) Speak up confidently and share your ideas.

E) Listen more than you speak, but chime in when needed.

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14. How do you handle failure?

A) It feels like proof you’re not good enough.

B) You feel like the universe is against you.

C) It knocks you down, but you eventually get back up.

D) You see it as a stepping stone to success.

E) You analyze what went wrong and try again.

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15. When you’re praised for your work, you:

A) Feel like you don’t deserve it.

B) Feel like it’s not a big deal.

C) Feel embarrassed but appreciative.

D) Feel proud and grateful.

E) Feel motivated to keep doing well.

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16. How do you feel about taking risks?

A) Terrified—you worry about failing.

B) Resistant—you prefer to play it safe.

C) Nervous but willing to try.

D) Excited—you see them as opportunities.

E) Calculated—you weigh the pros and cons first.

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17. When you’re in a conflict, you:

A) Avoid it at all costs.

B) Feel like you’re being attacked personally.

C) Feel anxious but try to work through it.

D) Address it head-on and seek resolution.

E) Stay calm and focus on finding a solution.

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18. How do you feel about your career trajectory?

A) You feel stuck and unsure of your next steps.

B) You feel like you’ll never get where you want to be.

C) You’re hopeful but sometimes doubt yourself.

D) You’re confident and excited about the future.

E) You’re focused on making steady progress.

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19. When you’re asked to speak in public, you:

A) Panic and try to avoid it.

B) Feel like you’ll embarrass yourself.

C) Feel nervous but push through it.

D) Feel excited and ready to shine.

E) Prepare thoroughly and deliver confidently.

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20. How do you feel about your self-worth overall?

A) You struggle to see your value.

B) You feel like you’ll never measure up.

C) You’re working on building it up.

D) You know your worth and own it.

E) You’re comfortable with who you are.

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Scoring & Results:

Tally up your answers (A, B, C, D, E) and see which letter(s) you chose the most. Then, match your results to the self-worth personality types below:

  • Mostly A: The Self-Doubter

  • Mostly B: The Hidden Gem

  • Mostly C: The People-Pleaser

  • Mostly D: The Unapologetic Queen

  • Mostly E: The Overthinker

  • Mostly A & B: The Resilient Warrior

  • Mostly B & C: The Perfectionist

  • Mostly C & E: The Evolving Leader

  • Mostly A & C: The Self-Sacrificer

  • Mostly B & E: The Conflicted Achiever

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"I created this quiz because I know how hard it can be to see your own worth. But you deserve to stand in your power and own your brilliance. I can't wait to help you on this journey!" —Shannon