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Why Should You Buy This Book?

 

      

For your convenience, you can print out a copy of this questionnaire by clicking here.

Answer these thirty questions. There are ninety more questions in the book, Me, Again. When you have answered the thirty questions, add up the total "Yes" answers and the total "No" answers.

(Questions extracted from the book, Me, Again. The untold story of every woman's life by Ann Mody Lewis, Ph.D.)

How Has Socialization Affected You?

Detecting the ways cultural expectations have dominated your life is difficult because we take for granted our inner struggles for personal peace. This simple survey divides your life into six categories. In each category, there are twenty behavioral and/or attitudinal questions. Respond honestly to each. You will not be scored or criticized. These questions will help you know why you should read Me, Again and join the On-line Journey.


Sample self-assessment questions for you to answer privately:

 

      

Your "Self" Perception:

      
Do you have a hard time believing you are beautiful?   Yes No
Are other people's dreams and pains more important than your own?   Yes No
Have you ever given yourself a birthday party?   Yes No
Do you believe that you have the right not to be perfect?   Yes No
Did you give up your career to raise your children?   Yes No

Your "Self" and Your Body:

      
Do you insist on applying makeup before leaving the house?   Yes No
Do you make negative comments about your body when others try to
compliment you? 		  Yes No
Are you constantly on a diet?   Yes No
Do you avoid wearing tight clothes?   Yes No
Are you critical of your appearance?   Yes No

Your "Self" and Your Relationships:

      
Do you feel guilty about showing anger?   Yes No
Are you assertive enough with your mother to set firm boundaries?   Yes No
Do you find conflict uncomfortable and do whatever you can to avoid it?   Yes No
Are you living with someone who is not romantic?   Yes No
Do you fantasize about a life you´d rather be living?   Yes No

Your "Self" and Career:

      
Do you go to work when you are sick?   Yes No
Have you neglected to build a personal retirement fund?   Yes No
If you are a Lesbian, are you “out" at work?   Yes No
Is it easier for you to be underpaid than to ask for the wage you deserve?   Yes No
Do you feel that your work is as important as your husband´s or partner´s?   Yes No

Your "Self" and Money:

      
Has ending a relationship resulted in you suffering financially?   Yes No
Are you too embarrassed to discuss financial issues with those whom you
do business?		   Yes No
Do you feel that getting paid for your services makes your services less sincere?   Yes No
Are you reluctant to deposit your paycheck into your own bank account?   Yes No
Are you afraid to ask people for the money they owe you?   Yes No

Your "Self" and Family:

      
Did you surrender your surname when you married?   Yes No
Do you hate to clean, but do it anyway?   Yes No
Do you take full responsibility for the welfare of your children?   Yes No
Do you give up doing the things you enjoy because you feel guilty about
having fun? 		  Yes No
Do you get the respect of your in-laws?   Yes No

Click the "Total Answers" button to get your total of yes and no answers.

A non-standardized score will help you determine how deeply gender socialization has affected your life.

If you answered “yes” to less than 10 of these questions, buying the book and joining the On-line Journey will make you a leader by expanding your power.

If you answered “Yes” to 11-20 of these questions, reading this book and joining the On-Line Journey will help you survive and thrive.

If you answered “Yes” to more than twenty of these questions, I would like to help you.  I can do that, if you buy the book and join the On-line Journey.  The Lectures, Blog and monthly chat room experiences will free your mind.

Notice what categories had the most “yes” answers.  That is an area you need to focus on.

Notice the categories you had the most “No” answers.  Ask yourself what creates your strength in that area.  Remember… Your emotional strength is the source of your power!  You determine your own power and peace!

  
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