Answer These Random Questions and We'll Guess How Healthy Your Mental State Is

By: Talin Vartanian
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Answer These Random Questions and We'll Guess How Healthy Your Mental State Is
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About This Quiz

Some say that anxiety and restless thoughts have been on the rise, but thankfully, there are many ways to improve the health of one's mental state. And no, you don't necessarily need to hop into a two-hour float tank session to gain some clarity in your life, because we've found some easy tips for you to follow!

Here's an easy but important question for you. When was the last time you laughed? And we don't mean a small chuckle from Saturday Night Live. Laughing is super important when it comes to feeling happy, and individuals who tend to laugh often are usually less stressed out with their lives. If you need a good laughing session, try going to a comedy club, watching a funny movie or hanging out with some of your funny friends.

And here's another tip: try spending at least one day without your computer, social media and/or smartphone. While technology is a great benefit that society has access to, these types of things can often make you even more stressed out. Leave technology at home and try going outside for a nice walk or a hike. You might gain some clarity and perspective within your life that could answer some of your fundamental questions. For a deeper reflection on who you are as a person, take our mindfulness quiz now!

When you hear the word "therapy," do you jump for joy or cower in fear?
Jump for joy
I'm indifferent about therapy.
I don't like to talk about my feelings.
Cower in fear

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Meditation is great for a healthy and calm mind! How often do you meditate?
A few times per day
Once a day
A few times per week
Very rarely

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Are you the type of person who tends to bottle up their feelings and emotions?
No, not really
Occasionally
Only when I'm super stressed out
Yes, very much so

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Don't worry, everyone gets stressed out once in a while! What do you like to do when you're feeling stressed?
Practice yoga
Listen to music
Read a book
Take a nap

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Is your general view on life more pessimistic, optimistic or somewhere in the middle of these two?
Optimistic
Somewhere in the middle
It depends on the day I'm having.
Pessimistic

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On a scale of 1-5 (with 5 being "frequently"), how easily do you become stressed out?
1-2
3
4
5

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Sleep is essential for a healthy lifestyle! How many hours of sleep do you get every night?
At least eight hours
Between seven and eight hours
Between six and seven hours
Between four and six hours

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Everyone has a certain type of "default" emotion. Which of the following is yours?
Happy
Content
Calm
Depressed

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You know what will cheer you up? A relaxing song! Which of these will help to calm you down?
"Strawberry Swing" by Coldplay
"Mellomaniac" by DJ Shah
"Caribbean Blue" by Enya
Rain music

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Are you the type of person who feels tired all the time or are you more like a bubble of energy?
I'm definitely a bubble of energy.
I'm a little bit of both.
It depends on my mood.
I definitely feel tired all the time.

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We all get lonely sometimes, but how often do you feel lonely in your life?
Almost never
Once in a while
Frequently
All the time

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No matter if your social circle is big or small, we want to know how many close friends you have to talk to! What's your number?
I lost count.
I have many people that I can talk to.
I have one to three people to talk to.
I don't have anyone to talk to.

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On your days off, do you like to stay indoors or go outside to catch some sun?
I love being outdoors!
Both
It depends on what I have to do for the day.
I prefer to stay indoors.

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When you're feeling sad, do you prefer to be alone or be with some friends or family members?
I prefer to be surrounded by friends and family.
It depends on what I'm going through.
I only want to be around one other person.
I prefer to be alone.

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If your personality was like a certain type of beautiful hue, what color would it be?
Happy yellow
Citrus orange
Royal purple
Navy blue

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Let's say that your life was like a video game. What difficulty is it currently set to?
Easy
Medium
Hard
Impossible

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It's OK to have social anxiety around other people, but do you currently feel this way?
No, I don't feel this way at all.
Not too much
A little bit
Yes, I definitely have social anxiety.

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Do you think that you're an affectionate person or is this the opposite of who you really are?
I'm 100% affectionate.
For the most part, I'm pretty affectionate toward the people I love.
I'm only affectionate to some people in my life.
I'm not at all affectionate.

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Would you describe yourself as someone who likes to try new things in life (like fun activities, sports or food)?
Yes, absolutely!
It depends on the activity.
Occasionally
No, not at all

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We all probably need a vacation right about now, but when was the last time you took a vacation?
A few weeks or days ago
A few months ago
A few years ago
I can't remember.

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When you feel challenged by something in life, do you approach it with dread or enthusiasm?
Enthusiasm
Both
I'm somewhere in the middle of these two.
Dread

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If there was a cloud above your head, would it be pouring rain, hail, snow or sunshine on you?
Sunshine
Snow
Rain
Hail

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Do you feel like you're always walking around with a happy mask on that hides your inner sad nature?
No, not really
I only feel this way when I'm stressed out.
Sometimes I feel this way.
Absolutely

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Have you accepted who you are as a person or is this something that you're still working on?
I've definitely accepted who I am.
I feel like I'm on the right track.
I'm still working on this.
I hate who I am.

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Stress can often be lowered with exercise! How often do you tend to exercise during a normal week?
Almost every day
3-4 days a week
1-2 days a week
Pretty much never

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Which of the following foods sums up your current eating habits?
Salad
Spaghetti and meatballs
Pizza
Potato chips

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Are you the type of person who likes to ask for help when they are stuck on a problem?
Sure, why not?
Only if the problem is really hard
I like to solve my own problems first.
Nope, not at all

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It's time to brag about yourself! Tell us something that you're super proud of!
I'm really smart.
I'm really ambitious.
I work really hard.
I can observe nonverbal cues really well.

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If your biggest goal in life was one staircase away, how many more steps do you need to take to get there?
10
100
500
1,000

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Do you feel happier when you give presents to other people or when you receive them?
I always feel happier when I give presents to others.
Both
It depends on the situation.
I feel happier when I receive gifts.

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