How Vain Am I?

Take this quiz to check your vanity!

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the most conceited and self-absorbed of all? Is it you? Well, we’re here to find out!

Give your honest answers to these quick questions, and we’ll tell you how vain you are (don’t worry: we promise we won’t judge!).

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Questions Overview

1. How do you feel when someone compliments you?
  1. Like, duh, obviously.
  2. I'm flattered, but not surprised.
  3. It totally makes my day. How sweet!
  4. I get super flustered and don't know how to act!
2. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
  1. 3+ hours.
  2. 2+ hours.
  3. 1+ hour.
  4. Less than an hour.
3. How well do you handle criticism?
  1. Who would ever criticize me?
  2. I'm kind of like, "Who asked you?"
  3. It hurts sometimes, but I think it's important.
  4. I welcome it. Gimme more!
4. Do you think you're a good person?
  1. Of course. The best person, probably.
  2. Yeah. I know I'm a good person.
  3. I try hard to be the best person I can, and that's what matters.
  4. Honestly? Not really. Being good is hard!
5. How do you handle failure?
  1. That's assuming I ever fail, which I don't.
  2. Sort of badly. I get pretty frustrated.
  3. Pretty well. Failure is just an opportunity to learn something.
  4. I shrug it off. Failure is expected. I'm used to it.
6. What's your best feature?
  1. Impossible to decide. They're all great.
  2. My face, probably. I'm stunning!
  3. I like my body. I like living in it. It's comfy.
  4. I like my personality, and who I am as a person.
7. What do you see when you look in the mirror?
  1. Perfection.
  2. Someone to be jealous of.
  3. Someone to be proud of.
  4. I tend to avoid mirrors.
8. What's your worst feature?
  1. None of them. All of my features are fabulous.
  2. My personality. It could use some work, honestly.
  3. My body. I wish I took better care of it.
  4. My attitude. I can be pretty negative.
9. Are you good at giving advice?
  1. I'm the best at giving advice. The people need to hear what I have to say.
  2. I give advice, but only when I'm confident I know something.
  3. I don't really know enough to give anyone any advice.
10. Which of these describes your friend group?
  1. None of them are as good-looking as me.
  2. We're a mix of different looks.
  3. They're all better looking than me.
  4. What do their looks have to do with anything?
11. Do you tend to take charge in conversations, or sit back?
  1. I take charge! I've got a lot to say.
  2. I think it's a balance!
  3. I tend to sit back and listen.
12. Pretend you're giving an acceptance speech for a big award. Who's the first person you'd thank?
  1. Myself! I did all the hard work, after all.
  2. The people giving the award. Gotta butter them up!
  3. My friends and family. It wouldn't be possible without them.
  4. My peers, colleagues, whoever helped get me here.

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Becoming Less Vain

We live in a culture that promotes vanity. After all, it’s become normal to sit in front of a camera and record yourself, or post photos of all your adventures for the world to see. And hey, vanity isn’t always a bad thing. After all, it’s a hard world out there, and we gotta advocate for and believe in ourselves. Sometimes, though, it’s easy to overdo it. Here are some ways to check yourself:

Give other people compliments.
This is something like a life hack. If you constantly celebrate the people around you, then it’s more acceptable when you also celebrate yourself. It’s just spreading the love after all! Everyone gets their flowers, including you, and so nobody can really hold it against you when you’re feeling yourself. Sprinkle a compliment into every conversation, even if it’s just, “Oh, I love your boots!” That way, your friends feel good, and you feel good about them feeling good.

Ask other people questions about themselves.
Vanity is when you push other people off the stage so you can perform your solo. Humility, on the other hand, is all about sharing the spotlight. It’s fine to tell people what you like about yourself, or to brag on your own achievements a little, but make sure they’ve got enough room to breathe in the conversation by pulling them onto the stage, too. Ask them what they’ve been up to, what’s brought them joy recently, what they’re looking forward to, or what’s troubling them. That way, they never feel like you’re hogging all the attention. Instead, you become the attention giver.

Remind yourself of what you could work on.
The best antidote to vanity is to give yourself a gentle reminder that, actually, you’re not perfect. Of course, neither is anyone, but that’s exactly why it’s important to remember—to bring yourself back down to earth with the rest of us. Maybe there’s a skill you’re still trying to master, or a minor flaw you’re trying to work on. Once a day, give yourself a gentle but encouraging poke: “Today, I’m trying to pay more attention when people talk to me,” or, “Today, I’m going to be more generous and buy coffee for my friend.” Focus more on what you will do, or how you’ll foster a quality you want, rather than what you won’t do, or what qualities you might lack.


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