The Hope Test
A simple tool to evaluate your personal hope level
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Disclaimer: The scores on the following self-assessment do not reflect any particular diagnosis or course of treatment. They are meant as a tool to help assess your level of hope. If you have concerns about your current wellbeing or health, you are encouraged to share your results with a physician or healthcare provider.
Directions: Using the scale shown below, please select the number that best describes YOU and put that number in the blank provided.
1. = Definitely False
2. = Mostly False
3. = Somewhat False
4. = Slightly False
5. = Slightly True
6. = Somewhat True
7. = Mostly True
8. = Definitely True
___ 1. I’m disappointed in the state of the world today.
___ 2. I look for ways to help other people.
___ 3. I’m grateful for so many aspects of my life.
___ 4. My feelings are indicators, but not the engines in my life.
___ 5. In my personal life, I’m able to make the changes I desire.
___ 6. I feel tired most of the time.
___ 7. I am a creative person.
___ 8. When others get discouraged, I find ways to move forward.
___ 9. I wish things were different in my life.
___ 10. I see beauty in every person.
___ 11. I worry about my health or finances.
___ 12. I energetically pursue my goals. I love a to-do list.
Scoring:
· Add up your scores for 2, 5, 8, and 12. This total represents your ability to take action. (range is from 4-32)
· Add up your scores for 3, 4, 7, and 10. This total represents your outlook on life. (range is from 4-32)
· Finally, add your action and outlook scores together to get your overall hope score. (range is from 8-64)
Whatever your score ends up being, use it as an encouragement to find ways to infuse more hope into your life and the life of those around you.
