Confidence is an important quality that helps you achieve success in all areas of life: career, relationships, health. Confident people do not depend on the opinions of others - they make their own decisions and are responsible for the results.
Confidence is often confused with self-confidence - when a person is convinced that he has no shortcomings. High self-esteem provokes risky behavior and interferes with building relationships with people. The other extreme is uncertainty and low self-esteem, which will never lead to success. Often insecure people try to raise their self-esteem with the help of external attributes - expensive cars, clothes, accessories. But this doesn't solve the problem.
The Rydas test, which we will discuss in detail in the article, will help you determine how confident you are.
What is the Rydas test and how to pass it correctly
The confidence test was developed in 1973 by Spencer Ridas, a member of the American Psychological Association and the author of famous psychology textbooks. The technique allows you to determine the degree of self-confidence and identify weaknesses. Designed for people aged 18 years and older without restrictions on education, profession and social status.
The Raidas test consists of 30 statements that describe different types of behavior. For each question, there are five answer options: from “very typical of me” to “not at all typical of me.” Each answer corresponds to a certain number of points with a positive or negative value. Their sum is your percentage of confidence.
It is important to reflect your opinions in your answers, and not what others say about you. Don’t think for a long time – indicate the first thing that comes to mind. This is the most correct option. As soon as you start thinking about the answers, the psychological defense mechanism will turn on and the results will be inaccurate.
Useful tips
Regardless of what psychological test result you receive, use the following recommendations:
- Additionally, take a test to determine your level of self-esteem.
- Find out which habits indicate low self-esteem and the most effective ways to increase self-confidence.
- Keep a special notebook in which you regularly record your achievements.
- If you begin to doubt your abilities, take out your success diary and re-read everything that has already been written there.
- After some time, take this online psychological test again and check how effectively you worked.
Increasing self-confidence cannot be achieved instantly. This may take several months or even years. But if you work in this direction every day, the result will be guaranteed.
Self Confidence Test
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For convenience, the test is divided into two parts. Once you complete the first part, move on to the second. Points are added up automatically.
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Decoding test results
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0-24 points: not confident in yourself
Insecure people are quiet and shy. They avoid direct gaze and give in to difficulties. They try not to discuss problems and not make important decisions. They do not speak directly about their desires. Another manifestation of insecurity is aggression, when a person tries to assert himself at the expense of others. He is indiscriminate in his expressions: he can offend and get personal.
25-48 points: more unsure than confident
For such people, the opinions of others are important. They are afraid of being rejected, so they do not express their opinions out loud. This is due to low self-esteem and the inability to express thoughts and feelings.
49-72 points: medium level of confidence
A person shows determination in some matters, but he still needs to work on his self-esteem.
73-96 points: self-confident
Such a person realizes that he has the necessary qualities to achieve his goals. She takes responsibility for her decisions, so she acts and is not afraid to make mistakes. He knows how to express thoughts and feelings, so he easily finds a common language with others. In communication, he demonstrates respect for himself and other people.
97-120 points: overly self-confident
Such people do not feel fear, so they often behave recklessly and riskily. For example, a person underestimates the risk to his health and is confident that alcohol and nicotine will not harm him. Self-confident people are dismissive of others and this interferes with building relationships. Often, excessive self-confidence turns into unjustified hopes. Psychologists believe that self-confidence is just a mask behind which a person hides his problems and insecurities.
If the test shows low self-esteem or excessive self-confidence, this is not a death sentence. Your settings can and should be adjusted. This is best done under the supervision of a specialist.
The reasons for uncertainty and self-confidence lie in the past. This may be the result of improper upbringing, when parents deliberately did not notice the child’s achievements, but scolded him for every mistake. Or negative events after which a person has developed a defense mechanism. In both cases, the help of a psychologist is needed. Based on the test results, he will tell you what aspects you should work on and what tools to use for this.
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Previously, we published an article about how to get rid of excellent student syndrome. This is the main opponent of a sober, correct view of the world and normal self-esteem. If you are plagued by bad mood, depression and failure, try to understand if you have such a syndrome by reading the relevant article.
Self-esteem test
This test is very simple. You will be asked 8 questions, after answering which you will calculate the number of points and understand what your self-esteem is. Each question must have only one answer.
You need to calculate points for each answer. The letters “a” are 1 point, “b” are 3 points, and “c” are 5 points.
Question 1: How do you deal with failure? What do you do if you fail?
a) I get upset and depressed; b) I’m upset, but I’m looking for a way out of the situation; c) I don’t worry, because it makes no sense.
Question 2: How would you describe yourself?
a) failures follow me everywhere; b) I try to learn from my mistakes; c) I am a winner in life.
Question 3: are you...
a) pessimist; b) realist; c) optimist.
Question 4: if you are busy and have a lot to do, and your colleagues ask you to help them solve some difficult problem, then...
a) you will help them, because you have no other choice; b) you will help them if you have a good relationship with them and you are free; c) you won’t help them in any case.
Question 5: If you can't cope with something important, then...
a) try to do everything yourself; b) let your colleagues and friends know that you need help and continue to search for a solution; c) I will make sure that someone else does my work.
Question 6: If someone deliberately stands in front of you in line, what will you do?
a) nothing, because perhaps he or she is in a hurry; b) politely tell the person that he is wrong. If you get a refusal, you will try to solve the problem differently; c) your personal time has been taken away, so don’t stop until the person gets in line according to the rules.
Question 7: If you were offered a job related to human resources management, what would you do?
a) refused because it is very difficult and you will have a lot of responsibility; b) would take time to think, to assess their capabilities and ask for advice from relatives and friends; c) would immediately agree.
Question 8: How often do you meet people on your own initiative?
a) almost never or never; b) rarely, from time to time. There must be a good reason or my interest; c) I always make acquaintances when I am in the appropriate mood.
If you scored between 8 and 16 points inclusive , then your self-esteem is low and your self-confidence is probably lacking. In this case, we recommend reading an article about how to increase self-esteem and develop self-confidence. Remember that your case is very common and thousands of people every day around the world get rid of insecurity in various ways.
If your scores are between 17 and 31 , then you are doing just fine. Try to continue to look at the world with a sober look and evaluate your capabilities as objectively as possible. Most likely, you are a good friend and comrade, and also have your own hobbies that bring you pleasure. An article about the 20-minute rule will help you get even more out of life, which will tell you how to learn to develop healthy habits.
If your score is 32 or higher , then you need to work on yourself, because you are driven by selfishness, which can deprive you of friends and support. Even if you are not experiencing problems now, they can appear suddenly and unceremoniously. The cause of selfishness is inflated self-esteem and excessive self-confidence, devoid of any meaning. Read about the dangers of selfishness in relationships and how to deal with it.
Try not to go to extremes, be able to put yourself in other people’s shoes, but also don’t forget about yourself. Happiness and harmony lie in the balance between self-sacrifice and selfishness, which are two extremes of one sad ending - loneliness. Work on yourself, because our whole life lies in self-improvement.
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How to gain confidence with three simple exercises
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A person who is insecure is given away by his posture: he walks with his head down and slouches, as if he wants to become invisible. Do the exact opposite: straighten your shoulders, lift your chin, straighten up to feel the tension between your shoulder blades. Monitor your posture seven times a day. The effect will be not only on a psychological, but also on a physiological level:
- The lungs will expand and breathing will become smoother;
- Soreness in muscles and joints will decrease because body weight will be correctly distributed;
- Blood circulation to the brain and all organs will improve.
Thanks to this simple exercise, you will not only look more confident, but also improve your well-being.
The second exercise is eye contact. When communicating, try to look at your interlocutor more often and maintain a friendly half-smile on your face. This exercise will help you feel much more confident.
Third exercise – include irony. This will allow you to control any situation and help reduce the significance of events. You will worry and worry less, and you will feel more relaxed.
It is important to understand that confidence is self-discipline. If you do these exercises regularly, you will form new habits and become a different person - confident and successful.
Material prepared by: Inna Klevacheva Cover photo: Depositphotos
