- Hey Psych2Goers.
We all know nobody's perfect, right?
We all have secrets and dark sides
to ourselves we'd rather keep hidden.
We've all done things we aren't proud of
and we all have our own inner battles to fight.
But if you've ever had to fight the same battle over
and over again, or if you've been carrying
a burden you just don't how to shake,
then it's probably because you have
some inner demons you still need to confront.
Overcoming our personal demons takes a lot
of courage, awareness and inner strength.
You can start, by first figuring out
what your inner demon is.
Answer the statements below.
Remember your choices and count the number
of times you answer A, B, C, D, and E.
Let's begin.
Number one, what personal flaw has held you back the most?
A, my constant sense of fear,
which keeps me from enjoying life to the fullest.
B, my hyper fixation on the past,
which keeps me from being present in the moment.
C, my lack of confidence in myself and my abilities,
which has made me miss out on a lot of great opportunities.
D, my temper and the grudges I hold,
which have ruined a lot of my relationships.
Or E, my perfectionism and need to overachieve,
which keeps me from being happy and content.
Number two, I find it more difficult to move on when:
A, thoughts about my past trauma resurface.
B, I've done something wrong or made a mistake.
C, I don't get closure after something has ended.
D, someone I trusted hurts me, even unintentionally.
Or E, someone talks bad about me behind my back.
Number three, when I'm in a group project, I'm usually:
A, the one most eager to strategize and plan,
accounting for anything that could go wrong.
B, the one who just waits to be told what to do,
too afraid to volunteer, because they might do it wrong.
C, the one who asks my team members for feedback
and clarification to make sure I'm doing things right.
D, the one who does everything on my own,
because I don't trust my team members.
Or E, the one who takes the lead or is the first
to give their opinion on something.
Number four, when I'm in charge, I struggle to:
A, be flexible and think on my feet,
because I feel a lot better when I've planned
and prepared for everything.
B, assert myself and take command,
because I don't want people to think I'm too bossy
or question my abilities.
C, trust my own choices,
because I don't wanna make mistakes.
D, trust others because I feel frustrated
when other people make mistakes.
Or E, be okay with opinions that contradict mine,
because I don't like to feel like I'm wrong.
Number five, what are you most afraid of?
A, that something will go wrong
and I can't control or fix it.
B, that I will end up with a lot of regrets in my life.
C, that even when I put myself out there
and try my best, I'll still fail
and just end up humiliated.
D, being hurt by the people I care about the most,
finding out they never felt the same way.
Or E, that I will never amount to anything
and lose everyone's respect and admiration.
Number six, the most likely reason
why someone might get mad at me is because:
A, I dampen their moods by worrying too much
and being too stressed out.
B, I'm mistakenly think they're mad at me
and read too much into everything they say and do.
C, I put myself down a lot and say no
to a lot of things because I'm too afraid.
D , I can't just let things go
and move on because I'd rather hold a grudge.
Or E, I feel that I'm always putting myself first
and only looking out for my own self interest.
Number seven, what is most important to you?
A, having a strong sense of safety,
stability and control over my life.
B, pleasing everyone and meeting all of their expectations.
C, succeeding at everything I set my mind to
and achieving all my goals.
D, being treated with trust, sensitivity, and respect.
Or E, being recognized for my value
and earning the respect and admiration of others.
Number eight, what is your best quality?
A, I'm a deep thinker who's prepared for anything.
B, I'm very agreeable and always willing
to put others first.
C, I'm humble, hardworking and fiercely independent.
D, I'm passionate and strong-willed.
Or E, I'm ambitious, determined
and never afraid to speak my mind.
And number nine, I feel that my life would
be much better If I:
A, could stop worrying about everything
and just enjoy life to the fullest.
B, could stop living in the past
and second guessing everything I do.
C, I had more confidence to go after
what I really want in life.
D, if I could learn to trust and forgive people more easily.
Or E, if I could handle failure better
and stop being so hard on myself.
Okay, I'll tally it up.
Here is your inner demon,
according to the letter that appears the most.
If A appears the most, your inner demon is anxiety.
Your inner demon is like a constant weight
on your shoulders, dragging you down
and making you worry about things
that aren't in your control, or even likely to happen.
Restless and overwhelming.
Living with anxiety can feel
a lot like having a cluttered mind.
It becomes hard to focus, wind down and stay grounded.
Especially with that demon whispering terrible things
in your ear all the time.
If you answered mostly B's, your inner demon is guilt.
Having guilt as your inner demon can be crippling,
because it will trick you into constantly thinking
that you've done something wrong.
Every move you make will feel like the wrong one
and you'll be stuck second guessing yourself all the time.
People haunted by guilt are overly apologetic,
neurotic, self-conscious and easily embarrassed.
They struggle to move on from past mistakes
and are prone to beating themselves up
over every little thing that goes wrong.
If you answered mostly C's, your inner demon is self-doubt.
Perhaps the easiest inner demon to fall victim to
and certainly one we've all found ourselves grappling with
at some point in our lives.
Having a lot of self-doubt can be detrimental
to every aspect of our lives, socially, personally
and especially academically and professionally.
And the worst part is this kind
of inner demon will often try to convince you
that it's all for your own good,
that you need to be harsh on yourself
and overly critical in order to push you into being better.
Don't listen to those lies,
treating yourself with more compassion and self love,
can make you flourish far more than any high harsh comment
or criticism ever could.
If D appears the most, your inner demon is anger.
Anger is something we all feel from time to time,
and that's not a bad thing.
However, if anger becomes an inner demon,
then it will cause a lot of damage
in your life and in your relationships.
Left unchecked and out of control,
our anger has the power to blind us completely
and turn us against even our closest family and friends.
That's why it's so important that we learned
to control our anger instead of letting it control us.
And if you answered mostly E's, your inner demon is pride.
Last, but certainly not least is pride.
People with this kind of inner demon
are often perfectionists and overachievers,
always pushing themselves to do more
and be the very best that they can be.
They may be overly competitive
and sometimes envious of the success of others.
But it's only because their inner demon
is telling them that they always have
to prove their worth to everyone.
And although they might come across
as a bit abrasive and self important,
deep down inside, all they really want is to be valued.
Not for what they've done or what they've achieved,
but for who they are as a person.
So, do you agree with your results?
Did you learn something new
about yourself after taking the test?
Whichever result you got, it's important
that you acknowledge the terrible toll
our inner demons take on our lives when we listen
to them and give in to their demands.
Recognizing which inner demon you possess
is an important first step to take in conquering it
and living a better, happier and more authentic life.
Did this video provide some new insight?
Share your results in the comments below.
Until next time, Psych2Goers.