I consistently see the opportunities for learning from my mistakes or from challenging and stressful situations. *

Critical and challenging situations in particular have usually made me stronger. *

When it comes to change, I tend to see the hurdles, dangers and risks. *

I always look forward rather than backwards, and think in terms of solutions. *

I am exceptionally curious, and almost always approach new challenges and changes positively. *

I encounter the world and its challenges with a positive and optimistic attitude. *

The people around me would consider me to be an optimist. *

I believe that things will turn out well again, also in difficult situations. *

I tend to see things more positively than they sometimes are. *

Difficult circumstances quickly make me feel despondent. *

It takes me a long time to accept new situations or changes. *

I often tend to complain about fate and struggle with accepting. *

I also find meaning in situations that I find difficult and I am unable to change. *

I am able to accept situations as they are very easily. *

I am generally able to appreciate a situation calmly when something unexpected happens and it isn’t possible to bring everything under control. *

In my life, I do things that I assume will make me happy both now and in the future. *

I have the courage to take my own decisions, even if they are viewed critically by others. *

I experience my life and the things I do as absolutely meaningful. *

I always have clear goals and intentions that give me a sense of orientation. *

I have the desire to develop myself both professionally and personally. *

I am a very tolerant person and see good qualities in everyone, no matter their peculiarities. *

I am able to click with a wide variety of people quickly and easily and strike up a conversation with them. *

I am able to address sensitive topics in such a way that the person I am discussing them with feels at ease. *

I am very good in reading other people’s moods and feelings. *

I am very good at putting myself in other people’s shoes. *

I find it difficult to maintain social contacts. *

Relying on others often ends in betrayal and disappointment. *

I have people in my life who support me and are there for me, also in difficult times. *

I actively maintain important relationships (at both the professional and personal level). *

When I have problems, I find it easy to accept help and allow myself to be supported. *

I make sure that I live a fulfilled life and keep every area of my life in balance. *

I repeatedly find myself surpassing my personal limits and feeling burnt out. *

I find it hard to say no. When I do, others can easily change my mind. *

I am aware of my needs and boundaries and handle them with care. *

I have good strategies for relaxing from stress and burdens of daily life. *

It is easy for me to openly admit personal mistakes and weaknesses. *

I feel guilty easily and have a troubled conscience. *

I can reflect on myself critically, recognize my strengths and weaknesses and deal with them constructively. *

I am able to stand up for myself and my needs. *

I am aware of my potential and my strengths and have confidence in my abilities. *

I think life is unfair – others simply have more good luck in life. *

In difficult situations and conflicts, I always ask myself which part I play and how I am able to contribute to solutions. *

When conflicts arise, I address them actively and try to solve them. *

I recognize when I’m in a victim mentality and can pull myself out of it on my own. *

I am responsible for my own life and am able to shape my life and take my decisions to a large extent. *

I stick to my plans, even if things are difficult. *

Others also readily rely on my implementation skills. *

I pursue my personal goals in life in an exceptionally ambitious and consistent way. *

Once I have decided on a project, I make sure that I finish it under all circumstances. *

I tend to take things into my own hands and don’t wait for someone else to come along. *

I orientate myself around traditional values, which I also apply at all times. *

It’s important to me to always have a good overview in various life situations. *

I prefer situations which I can keep under (my) control. *

It is important to me to be able to structure and plan my life. *

I have clear notions of how things should be and adhere to them consistently. *

I am able to keep a healthy emotional distance from stressful issues and to reflect on things clearly and calmly. *

I am aware of my fears, insecurities, stress patterns and my darker side. *

I am sometimes overwhelmed by my emotions and unable to control myself. *

I am able to reflect critically on myself so that I can continue developing as a person. *

I have a good handle on my feelings and am able to manage them with awareness. *