Surveys

What's Your EQ? (Encouragement Quotient)

Instructions: Think about your actions in the time period indicated. Answer True or False for each statement.

True	False
		In the last 24 hours:
		1. I have complimented a family member or co-worker.
		2. I have paused to hold a door open for someone who followed me into a building.
		3. I have smiled warmly at a complete stranger.
		In the last week:
		4. I have engaged a service person (gas station attendant, store clerk or waiter) in conversation about something other than my order or purchase.
		5. I have written or spoken a personal note of thanks or encouragement to someone in my circle of acquaintance.
		6. I have passed along a newspaper or magazine clipping, a piece of information or a helpful lead to a friend or colleague.
		7. I have offered to lend a hand, tool, or my expertise to help advance someone else's project.
		In the last month:
		8. I have sent a print or electronic greeting card to a friend or relative to acknowledge a birthday or anniversary.
		9. I have recommended the capable services of someone whom I admire.
		10. I have sent a gift or note of congratulations to someone who is celebrating a special out-of-the-ordinary achievement.
True	False	Your total score

Scoring Key:

Relationships rarely stand still. They are either appreciating or depreciating in value and worth. Your score will tell you whether your behaviour is that of a Grower, a Rotter, or Ripe for improvement.

1-3 True: You are behaving like a Rotter — probably from lack of attention rather than intent. Start by looking for opportunities to offer an encouraging word or act in a way that will have a positive impact in the lives of others. Providing more recognition for others will improve the quality of your day, too.

4-6 True: You are Ripe for improvement. You are beginning to notice opportunities to provide encouragement. Occasionally you are acting on what you see. Continue to fine tune your attention and increase your efforts on the follow through.

7-10 True: You are behaving like a Grower. You see all kinds of opportunities to turn everyday exchanges into appreciative experiences. Boost your score to the top end of the scale by acting on even more of the cues you pick up in your day to day interactions. Continue to encourage others. You are making a positive difference.

More Surveys

Back to top