01.04.T02
Self-Assessment : The Personal Costs of Unforgiveness
Purpose
To help readers evaluate whether unresolved hurt may be affecting different areas of their lives.
Instructions
Rate each statement using:
5 = Strongly Agree
4 = Agree
3 = Unsure
2 = Disagree
1 = Strongly Disagree
Emotional Well-Being
- Past hurts sometimes affect my happiness.
- Certain experiences continue to influence my emotional state.
Health and Well-Being
- Emotional stress caused by past experiences affects my overall well-being.
- I sometimes carry emotional burdens for longer than I should.
Relationships
- Past hurts have affected some of my relationships.
- I sometimes find it difficult to trust people because of previous experiences.
Personal Growth
- Certain disappointments have distracted me from important goals.
- Emotional wounds have occasionally affected my motivation or productivity.
Thoughts and Behaviour
- I spend considerable time thinking about past offences.
- Some past experiences continue to influence my decisions.
Future Outlook
- I sometimes allow past hurts to shape my expectations of other people.
- Certain experiences still influence the way I view the future.
- I find it difficult to completely move beyond some painful situations.
- I believe unresolved hurt can affect a person's quality of life.
- I recognise the importance of addressing emotional wounds promptly.
Interpretation of Results
60–75 Points
Significant Personal Costs May Be Present
Your responses suggest that unresolved hurt may be affecting several areas of your life. Consider taking intentional steps towards healing and emotional freedom.
45–59 Points
Some Personal Costs May Be Present
Your responses indicate that past hurts may be influencing certain aspects of your well-being, relationships or personal growth. Continued reflection and intentional action may be beneficial.
30–44 Points
Limited Evidence of Ongoing Costs
Your responses suggest that you have made progress in managing the effects of past hurts, although some areas may still require attention.
15–29 Points
Strong Indicators of Emotional Resilience
Your responses suggest that past hurts are exerting relatively little influence over your current well-being and relationships. Continue nurturing healthy emotional habits.