Traps Test: The Common Traps of Living

Common Traps of Living(Required)

We all fall into traps in life. Sometimes we’re not even aware of it. We can't get out of traps that we don’t know we're in. Here are some common traps of living--things that get in the way of our happiness, quality of life, and fulfillment. Rate all the traps below that have affected you. Don’t deliberate too long on questions. Go with your gut instinct and move briskly. (Scale: 1 – Not a problem at all; 2 – Minor problem; 3 – Moderate problem; 4 – Serious problem.)

	1 - Not a problem at all	2 - Minor problem	3 - Moderate problem	4 - Serious problem
Avoidance: not facing up to difficult conflicts, tasks, or situations
Blaming: finding fault with others or circumstances instead of looking within
Catastrophizing: assuming the worst and blowing things out of proportion
Comparing: measuring yourself against others and judging your worth by how you stack up
Complacency: allowing yourself to lose urgency and motivation
Conforming: following the crowd and fitting in with conventions instead of blazing your own path
Disconnection: lacking closeness with family, friends, or colleagues
Drifting: getting carried along by the current of outside influences instead of steering to where you want to go

	1 - Not a problem at all	2 - Minor problem	3 - Moderate problem	4 - Serious problem
Ego: being self-centered or getting caught up in selfishness, self-importance, arrogance, or superiority
Fear: holding back or not trying due to fears about failure or threats to image
Indecision: wavering between different courses of action and having trouble deciding and moving on
Materialism: getting too caught up in money, possessions, or comfort while neglecting matters of the heart or spirit
Negative Self-Talk: inner dialogue that makes you feel flawed, unacceptable, or not enough
Not Moving On: holding on too long to a bad situation or relationship and not advancing forward
Numbing: shutting out feelings by keeping yourself preoccupied with other things (e.g., work, technology, substances)
Outer-Driven: directed by external expectations (parents, peers, society); caring too much about what others think; needy for recognition

	1 - Not a problem at all	2 - Minor problem	3 - Moderate problem	4 - Serious problem
Overthinking: excessively analyzing things, worrying, ruminating, or experiencing “monkey mind” (easily distracted)
Overwork: working too much consistently despite negative effects on other priorities; potential burnout or work addiction
Perfectionism: setting unrealistic expectations for yourself or others or needing things to be flawless
Postponing: deferring plans or dreams because it’s not practical or “the right time”
Self-Deception: hiding the truth from yourself about your true feelings, motives, or circumstances
Self-Doubt: lacking confidence or questioning your capabilities and potential; having limiting beliefs that hold you back
Settling: accepting significantly less than what you want or deserve
Too Late: thinking it’s too late to live a good life or pursue important goals, dreams, or adventures
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