What Is Your Inner Demon Quiz? (for fun)
– 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
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 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, 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, has made me miss out on
a lot of great opportunities. D, my temper and the grudges I hold, 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, is 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 me 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 that A, I dampen their moods
by worrying too much and being too stressed out. B, I 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 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 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-doubts
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 good, that you need to be harsh on yourself and overly critical 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 to your life and 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
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, you must 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.
