Internal Monologue Test: Explore Your Inner Thoughts

1. 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.

2. 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

3. 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.

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

Yes

No

Sometimes

It happened once.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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 .

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

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.