What Shadow Archetype is Holding You Back?

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Quiz Questions

1.
What’s your biggest struggle when trying to manifest your desires?
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- A.
  I constantly doubt myself.
- B.
  I feel like I have to work extra hard to deserve
- C.
  I keep putting others first and ignoring my needs.
- D.
  I take action but somehow sabotage myself in the end.
- E.
  I feel like nothing I do is ever good enough.
2.
When faced with failure or setbacks, how do you usually react?
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- A.
  I tell myself I’m not good enough and should quit.
- B.
  I push myself even harder to prove my worth.
- C.
  I feel guilty and worry about how my actions affect others.
- D.
  I procrastinate or make impulsive decisions that make things worse.
- E.
  I analyze what went wrong and obsess over every mistake.
3.
Which of these thoughts do you catch yourself having the most?
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- A.
  “I’m not worthy of success.”
- B.
  “If I’m not working hard, I don’t deserve it.”
- C.
  “What will they think if I go after what I want?”
- D.
  “I always mess things up.”
- E.
  “It has to be perfect, or it’s not worth doing.”
4.
What stops you from making bold moves in your life?
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- A.
  Fear of rejection or not being good enough.
- B.
  Feeling like I haven’t done enough to earn it yet.
- C.
  Guilt about prioritizing myself over others.
- D.
  Fear that I’ll ruin things if I try.
- E.
  Fear that it won’t turn out exactly right.
5.
How do you usually handle emotions like anger, sadness, or disappointment?
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- A.
  I turn them inward and criticize myself.
- B.
  I push through and ignore them—there’s work to do.
- C.
  I suppress them because I don’t want to burden others.
- D.
  I numb out with distractions or unhealthy habits.
- E.
  I overanalyze them, trying to make sense of everything.
6.
You’re given an exciting new opportunity, but it pushes you outside your comfort zone. Your first instinct is to:
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- A.
  Overanalyze everything and doubt if you're truly ready.
- B.
  Say yes, then overload yourself with work to prove your worth.
- C.
  Worry about disappointing others and focus on what they expect from you.
- D.
  Find reasons why it won’t work out and start self-sabotaging.
- E.
  Stress over making it perfect before you even begin.
7.
When you make a mistake, what’s your typical reaction?
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- A.
  Criticize yourself harshly and replay it in your mind.
- B.
  Work twice as hard to make up for it.
- C.
  Apologize profusely, even if no one is upset.
- D.
  Use it as proof that you’re not meant for success.
- E.
  Feel frustrated because you should have done it flawlessly.
8.
How do you feel when you take a break or rest?
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- A.
  Guilty—I should be doing something productive.
- B.
  Anxious—I could be getting ahead instead.
- C.
  Worried—what if someone needs me?
- D.
  Unmotivated—I start doubting myself and my goals.
- E.
  Restless—I need to be doing something to improve myself.
9.
How do you handle receiving praise or compliments?
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- A.
  Brush it off because you don’t fully believe it.
- B.
  Think about how much harder you still need to work.
- C.
  Feel relieved, like you met others' expectations.
- D.
  Feel uncomfortable and assume they don’t really mean it.
- E.
  Only accept it if you believe you did everything perfectly.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
THE INNER CRITIC
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Your shadow part constantly tells you that you’re not enough. It holds you back by making you doubt your worth, keeping you stuck in self-judgment. The key to overcoming this shadow is self-compassion and recognizing that you are inherently worthy—just as you are.
2.
THE OVERWORKER
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Your shadow believes that struggle equals success. It convinces you that rest is lazy and you must earn everything through relentless effort. This leads to burnout and frustration. The key to healing is embracing ease and recognizing that you are allowed to receive without overworking.
3.
THE PEOPLE PLEASER
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Your shadow tells you that your needs come last. It convinces you that prioritizing yourself is selfish, keeping you stuck in cycles of over-giving and under-receiving. The key to integration is setting boundaries and learning to say “yes” to yourself first.
4.
THE SELF-SABOTEUR
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Your shadow fears success because it feels unsafe or unfamiliar. It might lead you to procrastinate, make impulsive choices, or create chaos when things start going well. The key to transformation is self-trust and allowing yourself to expand into abundance without fear.
5.
THE PERFECTIONIST
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Your shadow makes you believe that everything must be flawless before you take action. This leads to overthinking, paralysis, and missed opportunities. The key to overcoming this is allowing imperfection and trusting that taking imperfect action leads to success.