How Benevolent Are You? Take Our Quiz To Find Out.

There’s no shortage of benevolence in this world. Whether you see it in the man who rescues a hummingbird, a six-year-old who sells lemonade to raise funds for a worthy cause, or the teacher who adopts an orphaned student, the good in us most certainly outweighs our flaws. But in today’s divided world, can we be more benevolent toward each other—and can that goodness bring us closer together? Maybe it’s time to find out.

As a first step, we’ve created a quiz to help our Yousers discover their own power to bring positivity, altruism, and selfless acts of love into the world. Taking our quiz will help you measure where you stand on Youtropolis' Benevolence Scale. 

The twelve questions below, if answered honestly, will show you where you excel and where you can do better, and what steps you can take to become even more benevolent. 

When you take the quiz, remember there are no right or wrong answers. No one but you will tabulate or see your results. If you learn there’s room to be more benevolent, consider it an opportunity to raise your spirits and bring more justice, love, and peace to the world. Also, highly benevolent people tend to feel healthier, happier, and experience more fulfillment in life.

Bringing forth the goodness in you adds up to social activism at its best, especially if done with regularity. Being a force for good also impels others to create their own social good and establishes a unified force of benevolent action to counter the despair, hopelessness, and division the currently darkens our world.

Benevolence Test

Answer each question with "yes" or "no." After answering all twelve questions, add up the “yeses.” For every "yes" answer, you score 10 points. After scoring, you can see where you fall on our Benevolence Scale.

1.    Do you enjoy giving your time to help others without expectation of payback?

2.    Do you often find yourself doing kind acts for strangers, such as holding the door open or letting someone go ahead of you in line?

3.    Do you volunteer or donate to charities or causes you believe in?

4.    Are you someone who frequently listens to others' problems and offers support?

5.    Do you make a conscious effort to be polite and courteous to everyone, regardless of their appearance, manner of speaking, or cultural difference?

6.    Do you actively seek ways to improve your community, such as participating in clean-ups or local events?

7.    Do you go out of your way to help someone in need, even if it’s inconvenient for you?

8.    Do you practice empathy by trying to understand and share the feelings of others?

9.    Do you avoid gossip and speaking negatively about others behind their backs?

10.    Are you willing to forgive others easily and let go of grudges?

11.    Do you show appreciation and gratitude to others regularly?

12.    Do you make an effort to be inclusive and welcoming to new people or those who differ from you?

Scoring

 •    90-120 points: You are very benevolent! Your actions show a strong commitment to kindness and helping others.

•    50-80 points: You are somewhat benevolent. You have a good foundation of kindness but might find room for improvement in certain areas.

•    0-40 points: You may need to take steps to increase your benevolence. Small, consistent efforts can make a big difference.

Improving Your Benevolence

If you scored below 40 points, consider these activities to enhance your benevolence:

1.    Volunteer Regularly: Give a helping hand to friends, family, or neighbors in need, or establish your own helpful community on Youtropolis.

2.    Practice Kindness: Make a habit of doing one kind act each day. Actions taken on Youtropolis such as commenting, sending a greeting postcard, fulfilling a wish, or supporting a pledge will also increase your standing as a liberator and earn kindreds.

3.    Listen More: Engage actively in conversations, showing genuine interest in others' feelings and experiences.

4.    Be Polite and Courteous: Simple acts like saying "please" and "thank you" can make a big difference.

5.    Community Involvement: Participate in local events or initiatives that aim to improve your neighborhood.

6.    Become Aware of Those in Need: Offer assistance to those who are struggling, even if it's just a kind word or gesture.

7.    Practice Empathy: Put yourself in others' shoes and try to understand their perspectives.

8.    Avoid Gossip: Focus on speaking positively about others and avoid spreading rumors.

9.    Forgive: Let go of past grievances and practice forgiveness.

10.    Show Appreciation: Regularly express gratitude to those around you.

11.    Be Inclusive: Make an effort to include and welcome people from diverse backgrounds.

By nature, benevolent people are liberators. When we give love, we get love in return. When we liberate others from their difficulty, we liberate ourselves from the swirl of our own negative thinking. The feel-good high of incorporating benevolent actions into your daily life cannot be underestimated. Nor can the impact of liberating others from their challenges be dismissed. 

Increasing your benevolence by practicing it every day will rewire your brain to think positively as it dwells on the positive impact you're having on those around you. It can also bring many unforeseen rewards as you expand your engagement with others. Ultimately, it can lead to significant changes in your community and beyond.

Thank you for taking our Benevolence Test!