Self Assessment
Motivation Inventory
How motivated and positive are you? Assessing your attitude will help you create a plan to become more positive at school and at work. For each of the statements below, select the answer that most closely reflects your present outlook.
1.
I wake up in a good mood.
never
rarely
somewhat
often
almost always
2.
I look forward to going to school.
never
rarely
somewhat
often
almost always
3.
I look forward to going to work.
never
rarely
somewhat
often
almost always
4.
I feel like I am making a contribution at work.
never
rarely
somewhat
often
almost always
5.
I believe I am learning valuable skills at school.
never
rarely
somewhat
often
almost always
6.
I have high energy and enthusiasm.
never
rarely
somewhat
often
almost always
7.
I feel I have direction and goals.
never
rarely
somewhat
often
almost always
8.
I set goals and have a purpose in life.
never
rarely
somewhat
often
almost always
9.
I get along well with most people.
never
rarely
somewhat
often
almost always
10.
I enjoy many simple things in life.
never
rarely
somewhat
often
almost always
11.
I feel positive and optimistic about my future.
never
rarely
somewhat
often
almost always
12.
I believe that I am in control of my attitude.
never
rarely
somewhat
often
almost always
13.
I know what it takes to become more motivated.
never
rarely
somewhat
often
almost always
14.
I am responsible for my education and career.
never
rarely
somewhat
often
almost always
15.
I am eager to grow and learn but am comfortable with myself.
never
rarely
somewhat
often
almost always
16.
I am able to laugh at my mistakes, learn from them, and move on.
never
rarely
somewhat
often
almost always
17.
I am supportive and happy when others succeed.
never
rarely
somewhat
often
almost always
18.
I feel as if I am making a contribution to the world.
never
rarely
somewhat
often
almost always
19.
I can express my emotions without losing control.
never
rarely
somewhat
often
almost always
20.
I respect myself and others respect me.
never
rarely
somewhat
often
almost always
21.
I know how to overcome setbacks and disappointments.
never
rarely
somewhat
often
almost always
22.
I look forward to learning and growing and developing my full potential.
never
rarely
somewhat
often
almost always
23.
I am good at creative problem solving.
never
rarely
somewhat
often
almost always
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