Welcome to the Hermit Test from How Not to Be a Hermit.
This isn’t about labeling you a hermit. It’s about discovering the everyday habits that may be helping or hurting your connections with other people. Whether you’re outgoing, somewhere in between, or happiest with a little solitude, this test can help you better understand your social habits.
Surprisingly, people with the strongest hermit tendencies often don’t recognize them. But even if you’re naturally outgoing, you may discover a few habits that can make connecting with others even easier and more rewarding.
There are no right or wrong answers. Just have fun and see what you discover.
When you’re finished, you’ll discover your Hermit Index (HI), what it means, and what to do next.
Keep going. This isn’t a test of popularity or personality. It’s simply a look at the habits and preferences that shape how you connect with the world around you.
Add up your score, then find your range below. Your Hermit Index isn’t a label. It’s a snapshot of your current habits.
Add up your score, then find your range below. Your Hermit Index isn’t a label. It’s a snapshot of your current habits.
Your score is only part of the story. Before you move on, give yourself a minute to reflect. The questions that made you smile, hesitate, or feel a little uncomfortable may reveal even more than your final score.
Your Score Is Just the Beginning
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“A warm, funny reminder that sometimes the hardest door to open is your own. Practical, heartfelt, and surprisingly inspiring.” — Bryan Friel
If this test made you smile, think, or recognize a little of yourself (or someone you know), you’re exactly who I wrote How Not to Be a Hermit for.
Inside you’ll find practical ideas, memorable stories, humor, and simple exercises to help you step out, build stronger relationships, and enjoy the world a little more every day.
WARNING: Reading this book may result in spontaneous conversations with strangers, unexpected invitations, and people wondering what got into you.
