Here's my new quiz section! Let me remind you that all these quizzes are from the TEEN special quiz issue! So get your pen and paper This month's quiz : Are you too hard on yourself? Write down the letter that applies to you! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About your hair: A)"My hair never looks the way I want it to" B)" It bugs me when I have to spend more time on hair than I want to" or C)If I have a bad hair day,I put on a baseball cap" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About guys: A)"Guys are never interested in me" B)"Some of the guys I know are cool and some of them really get on my nerves or C)"Even if I'm not interested in a guy,I'll still be friendly to him" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About grades: A)" I hate almost all my classes.I'm never able to get good grades" B)I really struggle in alot of my classes but there are a couple that I really like" or C) "If I'm totally lost I can always get a tutor" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About college: A) "The SATs are impossible.I always bomb standardized tests" B)"I hope college doesn't overwhelm me" or C)" If I focus on my top three college choices,I figure,I'll probably get into one of them". ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About money: A)" I'm always broke.Everyone I know seems to have more money than me" B)"I can't imagine that having more money would make me that much happier or C)" I feel like I have enough money to pay for the stuff I need. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About your parents:A) "My parents never understand what I mean B)"Sometimes my parents don't seem clued in to how I feel" or C)" It's difficult to talk to my parents sometimes, but I try." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About sex: A" Every guy I know uses girls." B) Right now,I just don't feel the ready for it" or C) I want to be older and in a commited relatinship before I even i even think of becoming sexually involved with someone." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About pressure: A)"Everybody expects me to be perfect. I wish they'd all just get off my back" B)" Between school,homework and other stuff I've got going on,I'm always pretty busy" or C)" I have a demanding schedule but it's all stuff i enjoy." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About your body image: A)" Everybody looks better than me" B)"I try to get my body to look the the way i want it to." or C) I try to eat healthful foods and work out whenever i get the chance" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About your friends: A)"I always listen to their problems,they never listen to mine" B)" It isn't always easy for me to totally trust my friends" or C)I really like meeting new people and ,making new friends'." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About feelings: A)" Why tell anybody what you feel? Nothing's going to change" B)"If a friend compliments me,I usually don't belive her" C)"I think it helps to write things down in a journal.It helps me figure out the things that are going on in my life." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the future: A)" Why worry about the environment? The planet is pretty is pretty much doomed" B) I don't really think being able to vote will make much of a difference.Most politicians are just out for themselves" or C)" I take every day as it comes, but my life is getting better every year" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- O.K count up how many you got of each letter! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mostly A's WAY NEGATIVE:You see life as a drag and have little hope for a brighter future.Most of your self-talk is in absolutes:always,never,everybody,nobody,etc.For you life is all or nothing.Try focusing on what you want,rather than what is bothering you.Be sure to tune in to movies,tv programs and music that are happy and upbeat. If you you're unable to enjoy life or feel terribly unhappy be sure to talk to a parent,guidence counsellor or doctor who can help you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mostly B's WAY GROWING: You see life as a challenge with many choices,but mostly you feel you're holding you're own. Your self talk is realistic,with a balance of both negative and positive thoughts.If you find yourself being to negative,ask yourself what's behind it.Keep track of your accomplisments,no matter how large or small.And share the lessons you've learned with your friends,parent and siblings. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mostly C's WAY GOOD:You have a healthy outlook on life.The tapes you play in your head include lots of positive thoughts that include "I can","I have","I want" and "I belive".You tend to feel that with the right attitude and effort,you can learn almost every situation. You focus on the big picture of your life more than most people.Try to share this ability with those around you who might be more negative,remimding them of the best in themselves.And keep on enjoying.
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