Emotional agility is a relatively new concept. Studies have shown that people who are more emotionally agile tend to behave in more positive ways and experience feelings and emotions in a way that encourages them to do better. If you’re wondering whether or not you're emotionally agile, take this quick quiz to find out!
1. How often do you criticize yourself?
A. Very often
B. Somewhat often
C. Not often
2. Do you dwell on your mistakes long after you made them?
A. Yes, almost always
B. Yes, sometimes
C. No, never
3. Does your anger or anxiety often affect your work?
A. Yes
B. Not sure
C. No
4. Do you think you can never improve in certain things?
A. Yes
B. Not sure
C. No
5. Do you get frustrated easily when things don’t go as planned?
A. Yes, I get frustrated easily
B. I get frustrated sometimes
C. No, I don’t get frustrated very easily
6. Do you enjoy change?
A. Yes, I love change!
B. I’m unsure about how I feel when things change
C. No, I absolutely hate change
7. Do you usually dwell on the past or the future?
A. The future
B. The past
C. The present
8. Do you like experimenting?
A. Yes
B. Not sure
C. No
9. How do you deal with things that get on your nerves?
A. I ignore them
B. I try to deal with them later
C. I take them on as a challenge
10. Do you think you’re getting out everything you want in life?
A. Yes, definitely
B. Yes, sometimes it feels like I am
C. No, I’m really not
