Am I a Pushover?

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Has anyone ever told you you’re a pushover? If so, it probably didn’t make you feel the best…But what if they were right?

Well, before you start spiraling, take this quiz! Answer these questions to learn if you’re easily influenced.

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Questions Overview

1. Your friend asks you what movie you want to watch, and you really want to see this new movie. What do you say?
  1. “Let’s watch that new movie that just came out!”
  2. “Well, I really want to watch that new movie. But only if you want to!”
  3. “I kinda wanted to watch that new movie, but I don’t mind if we don’t.”
  4. “I don’t know. What do you want to watch?”
2. You get dared to do something you’re uncomfortable about. You say:
  1. “Sorry, guys. I don’t want to do that. I’ll skip this round.”
  2. “Um, I don’t really like that idea. Have a different one?”
  3. “Okay, I’ll do it. But only if I can modify the dare.”
  4. “Uh, sure. Why not?”
3. How often do you find yourself agreeing with something you don’t want to do?
  1. Never!
  2. Sometimes, but only rarely.
  3. Some of the time.
  4. Almost all of the time.
4. If 1 is never and 10 is always, how often do you speak up for yourself?
  1. 7 to 10
  2. 5 to 7
  3. 3 to 5
  4. 1 to 3
5. How would your friends describe you?
  1. Passionate and determined
  2. Independent and happy
  3. Kind and loyal
  4. Shy and quiet
6. How many friends do you have?
  1. Too many to count!
  2. Around 10 close ones.
  3. Just a handful, and I like it that way!
  4. A couple, and I love them dearly.
7. A friend mentions your name and someone else says, “Who’s that?” How does that make you feel?
  1. Shocked! How do they not know who I am?
  2. A bit surprised. Most people know me.
  3. Fine. I hope my friend told them nice things about me!
  4. Not surprised. People don’t really notice me.
8. When people see you by yourself, are they shocked?
  1. Why would they be shocked? That’s a silly question.
  2. Maybe? But I do what I want, so I don’t care.
  3. Yeah, probably. But I’m by myself often.
  4. Yes! I’m usually always with someone. I hate being alone.
9. Last question! Why are you taking this quiz?
  1. Just to have fun!
  2. To double-check that I’m not a pushover.
  3. To see if I’m a pushover, duh.
  4. Um, I’m not really sure.

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What Is a Pushover?

A pushover is someone who is easily fooled or influenced. In other words, they like assertiveness and can be easily convinced to follow someone else’s lead or opinion. While there’s nothing wrong with following someone else’s advice or suggestions, it’s also important to stand up for your own feelings and experiences.

So, how do you not be a pushover?

  • Define your boundaries. Know where your comfort level starts and stops, and share that with people.
  • Practice saying “no.” Don’t be afraid to deny invitations or requests if they don’t fit into your schedule or emotional capacity.
  • Be assertive. Use “I” language to express how you feel to be direct.
  • Express your opinions and emotions. Your thoughts and feelings are valid, even if they’re different than others.
  • Be self-confident. Know that you are worth anyone’s time, no matter what.
  • Speak up. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want.

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