Self-Concept Inventory (Written April 2004)
Updated on July 28, 2007
My self-concept inventory was a project I did in psychotherapy to take an honest look at how I saw myself. I must say that reading this list 2 years later feels like reading about a completely different person. I don't identify with most of this anymore.
Physical
Fat from head to toe
Blotchy, rough, bumpy skin everywhere except my back, which is smooth and clear
Acne
Stretch marks
Unsculpted eyebrows
Boring hair
Nice eyes
Good smile
Stained, cavity filled teeth
Cute nose
Perfect ears
Fat neck, butt, and thighs
Broad shoulders
Saggy, ugly breasts
5'2"
200 lbs.
Rough, unattractive nails
Stubbly razor-burned underarms, bikini, and legs
Unfit
Unhealthy
Short
Sloppy dresser with no style who dresses only for comfort
Lack femininity
How I Relate to Others
I express my love for my family.
I don't think about friends much because I don't have the time or energy to care about anyone else.
I communicate well with my husband.
I'm an excellent mother most of the time.
I put my kids first.
I put my husband second.
I put myself third.
I put my family (parents, siblings, etc.) fourth.
I try not to complain too much to my husband.
I try not to show anger.
I'm not afraid to cry in front of people even though I get embarrassed.
I praise my family frequently.
I'm very supportive of their efforts and goals.
I often blame my husband when we don't communicate.
I secretly resent how I have to sacrifice my desires for my husband and children and blame my parents for my anxiety and low self-esteem.
I express gratitude frequently.
I'm jealous of my siblings for not being as loved as they are by my parents.
I criticize my parents and siblings for being irresponsible and not trying to fix themselves and needing help and for exaggerating everything.
I'm frustrated with everyone who doesn't understand me.
I'm worried my anger will emotionally scar my kids.
I don't like meeting new people.
I feel like I'm always being judged.
I don't think people like me.
I think other people think I'm a slacker and a ditz and a bafoon.
I don't like to make close relationships because it takes too much time and effort to make them feel happy and loved or to maintain the friendship.
I have little in common with most people.
If I'm not perfectly matched with someone, I don't want to deal with them at all because other areas they are interested in bore me and I have to endure it.
I don't like to complain but I do.
I'm very judgmental of others and don't like it when not being perfect doesn't bug them.
I think other people judge me for not being perfect.
I think people talk about me behind my back.
I'm afraid of bosses and more experienced peers.
Personality
I have a good sense of humor.
I'm concerned about global and community issues.
I have empathy for others.
I strive for knowledge.
I'm a good student.
I want to be proud of myself.
I want other people to be proud of me.
I'm good at giving advice, but not good at taking it.
I'm good at teaching people.
I'm responsible.
I'm the person people go to for information or help.
I want to be perfect too much.
I'm open-minded.
I'm able to see beauty and the positive in everything outside of myself.
I want to be important and remembered.
I'm able to solve problems.
I like to do things myself in my own way.
I wish I were more like other people on tv, in movies, etc.
I'm spiritual.
I have good intentions.
I'm good at goal setting and planning.
I'm an ok writer.
I'm an ok web designer.
I'm lazy.
I want to be prepared for everything.
I'm paranoid about being taken advantage of.
I understand others' points of view.
I'm polite.
I'm introverted.
I'm withdrawn.
I avoid anything that seems like too much effort.
I'm easily distracted.
I'm forgetful.
I'm easily annoyed.
I'm good at organizing things.
I want to be artistic in every way.
How I Think Other People See Me
The person to go to for information and advice
Good with kids
Nerd
Knowledgeable
Experienced
Know-it-all
Nice
Insecure
Whiner
Scatterbrained
Fat girl
Unfit
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