What's holding you back?
What holds you back is often a familiar habit rather than a lack of talent, such as putting things off, overthinking or trying to please everyone. This free 3-minute quiz helps you name yours and gives you one small step to try this week.
Free · 18 statements · 3 minutes · No sign-up
A reflection tool, not a psychological assessment. The statements are our own and haven't been scientifically tested. Your result is a starting point for thinking, not a verdict.
Six small companions
Each habit is a small creature that tags along. You don't have to defeat it. You can get to know it.
The Snail · Putting things off
Takes its time, especially with what matters most.
The Wren · Never quite finished
Always has one more twig to tuck into the nest.
The Cricket · Overthinking
Keeps singing long after everyone else has gone to sleep.
The Mouse · Fear of getting it wrong
Keeps close to the wall and checks twice before crossing.
The Magpie · Comparing yourself
Always spots what's shining in someone else's nest.
The Duckling · Pleasing everyone
Paddles along behind whoever's in front.
Why a companion, not a problem to fix
These habits often begin as ways of looking after yourself. Putting things off can protect your hopes, and pleasing people can protect your friendships. Seeing what a habit is trying to do makes it easier to take a small step with it beside you. Your result names the companion that tags along most, what it's trying to protect, and one thing to try this week.
A reflection tool, not a psychological assessment. The statements are our own and haven't been scientifically tested. Your result is a starting point for thinking, not a verdict.