Internal Monologue Test: Explore Your Inner Thoughts

1. Do you hear a negative self-voice that criticizes the way you work, socialize, or participate in family circles?

Yes, always

Never

Yes, but this happens only sometimes.

I don't hear any self-voice at all.

2. In a quiet moment alone, how would you describe the activity in your mind?

I have a stream of encouraging thoughts or ideas.

I notice a lot of critical or doubtful thoughts.

I observe my thoughts objectively without judgment.

My mind is mostly silent and still.

3. While reading a book, do you "hear" your own voice going over the words?

Yes

No

Sometimes

It happened once.

4. Do you play a conversation in your mind when you're trying to solve a problem?

Yes, always

Only sometimes

Never

Yes, but I don't like doing that.

5. Does this ever happen that you listen to a song, and it comes back in the form of being stuck in your head?

Yes, always

Never

Only when the song is good.

Yes, but I don't like it.

6. Have you ever felt like you are talking to yourself about issues that are going on in your mind?

Yes, I deal with that every day.

Never

Yes, but I don't like it.

Only sometimes

7. Consider this situation - You're preparing a speech or presentation. Do you read or 'play' the part that you’re going to say in your mind?

Yes, I always do that.

No

Why would I read it?

I do that sometimes.

8. Has this ever happened to you when you watched your favorite movie, and its scenes kept replaying in your mind?

Yes

Never

Sometimes

Yes, this happens, but I find it very irritating .

9. Do you ever find yourself mentally rehearsing conversations before you have them with someone?

Yes, I often do this to feel more prepared.

No, I usually just speak as things come to mind.

Sometimes, if it’s an important conversation.

No, I don’t think about it at all.

10. When you're trying to make a decision, do you find yourself debating different options in your mind?

Yes, I often go back and forth mentally before deciding.

No, I typically make decisions quickly.

Sometimes, but I try not to overthink it.

No, my mind is generally quiet when making decisions.

11. What's your understanding of an internal monologue?

I guess it's the voice of my mind that comes and goes.

It is like a negative voice that comes from within.

It is like a self-talk or inner voice that is usually positive in nature.

I don't know what it means.

12. Have you ever experienced any childhood trauma?

Yes, but I overcame it.

Yes, but it was just a memory.

No, why would you ask that?

Yes, and it keeps haunting me till now.

13. Do you experience inner commentary when observing others or your surroundings?

Yes, I’m often narrating what I see in my mind.

No, I focus on what’s in front of me without extra thoughts.

Sometimes, if something specific catches my attention.

I don’t hear any commentary at all.

14. Have you ever imagined conversations or scenarios that haven't happened yet?

Yes, I sometimes picture future conversations or events.

No, I don’t think about things that haven’t happened.

Occasionally, if I’m feeling anxious about something.

Not at all; my mind stays quiet unless it’s happening.

15. When something embarrassing happens, do you find yourself replaying the situation over and over?

Yes, my mind replays it frequently.

No, I move on without thinking much about it.

Sometimes, but I try to let it go.

I don’t usually think about things once they’ve passed.