sense of belonging quiz

Do you feel like you have a place in this world? Take this quick 25-question quiz to measure your current sense of belonging.

1. I feel like my presence matters to the causes or groups I'm part of.
2. I often feel like an afterthought in other people's lives.
3. No one understands me.
4. I feel lonely.
5. I spend time alone when I wish I were with other people.
6. I am accepted by the people who matter to me.
7. I feel valued more for what I provide than for who I am.
8. There are people I can be quiet around without feeling like I need to perform.
9. I am regularly included in plans and gatherings.
10. The people I care about make room for me in their lives.
11. I feel like an outsider.
12. Even in a room full of people, I can feel completely alone.
13. I don't feel fully at home with any group of people.
14. I could disappear for days and no one would notice.
15. I have no one I can turn to when I really need help.
16. I am satisfied with my social life overall.
17. There are people whose lives are better because I am part of them.
18. I feel like I have to hide parts of myself to fit in.
19. I have a regular place or group where people know me and expect to see me.
20. People reach out to me without waiting for me to make the first move.
21. I feel rooted in a community that matters to me.
22. I often feel like people include me out of politeness rather than genuine desire for my company.
23. I take part in traditions or rituals that make me feel connected to other people.
24. I feel I belong to something larger than myself.
25. I have at least one person I can talk to about almost anything.