Quiz: Are You Open To Receiving?
Listen to the guided meditation.
So many of us are comfortable giving. We’re taught that giving is generous, noble, and valuable. But receiving? For many people, receiving can feel uncomfortable, even foreign. We often grow up with messages that teach us to be independent and self-sufficient and to prove our worth by what we do, not by what we allow ourselves to receive.
The truth is, we all deserve to receive support, love, care, and abundance without having to over-give or prove anything. But what does your relationship with receiving look like? Are you truly open to letting others care for you? Do you trust in life’s abundance? Or do you feel resistance when it’s time to allow in the good?
Take the quiz below to explore your relationship with receiving, discover any blocks you might have, and get some tips to help you open up to the beautiful act of letting yourself receive. And if you find that there are areas where receiving feels hard, remember: you’re not alone, and you’re not stuck. Learning to receive is a practice—a journey back to trusting that you are worthy of all the good life has to offer.
Are You Open to Receiving?
1. When someone offers to help you with a task, you typically:
A. Accept the help with gratitude.
B. Say, “Thank you,” but still feel a bit guilty about it.
C. Politely decline, thinking you don’t want to bother them.
D. Say “no” immediately, feeling like you need to handle it yourself.
2. How do you feel when someone compliments you?
A. Grateful and happy—it feels good to be seen.
B. Awkward, but you try to accept it without deflecting.
C. A little uncomfortable, so you usually brush it off.
D. Very uncomfortable; you often downplay it or change the subject.
3. Imagine someone offers to give you a gift “just because.” Your first reaction is:
A. “Thank you so much!” You feel genuinely touched.
B. “Are you sure? You really didn’t have to.”
C. A mix of gratitude and guilt, wondering if you need to repay them somehow.
D. “No, really, I can’t accept this.”
4. When you think about receiving support—whether emotional, financial, or practical—you feel:
A. Open and willing. Support feels natural and welcome.
B. Unsure, as if you’re imposing or asking too much.
C. Resistant, feeling like you should handle things on your own.
D. Very uncomfortable; you avoid asking for support whenever possible.
5. Do you often feel that giving is easier than receiving?
A. No, both feel equally important and balanced to you.
B. Sometimes, but you’re working on letting yourself receive.
C. Yes, giving feels more natural, and receiving feels strange.
D. Always. Giving is what you’re used to; receiving feels foreign.
6. When you achieve something important, how do you celebrate yourself?
A. With pride and joy—you take time to acknowledge your accomplishment.
B. You might treat yourself to something small but feel a bit guilty.
C. You downplay it, telling yourself it’s “not a big deal.”
D. You often don’t celebrate at all; it feels self-indulgent.
Quiz Results
Mostly A’s: Open and Receptive
You’re generally open to receiving and recognize that you deserve love, support, and care. You have a healthy balance between giving and receiving and are comfortable letting others show up for you. Keep nurturing this openness—it’s a beautiful quality that allows you to live with ease and abundance.
Tip: Continue celebrating yourself! When you receive a compliment or a gift, try placing a hand on your heart and saying, “Thank you. I deserve this.”
Mostly B’s: Growing Openness
You’re on the journey to becoming more receptive. You sometimes feel guilt or hesitation, but you’re making progress in letting go of those blocks. You’re learning to allow good things into your life without questioning if you deserve them, which is a wonderful step forward.
Tip: Practice receiving in small ways. The next time someone offers to help, accept it fully. Remind yourself that receiving allows others to give, too, creating a balanced flow.
Mostly C’s: Resistant to Receiving
You tend to resist receiving and often feel more comfortable giving. This may come from deeply ingrained beliefs about independence and self-worth. It’s not easy, but you’re ready to explore these patterns and take small steps toward opening up to receive.
Tip: Start by acknowledging your worthiness. Say to yourself, “I am allowed to receive. I am worthy of support.” Allow yourself to accept one small kindness each day, even if it feels uncomfortable.
Mostly D’s: Strong Blockages to Receiving
Receiving feels very challenging for you, and you may find yourself pushing away offers of help, compliments, or kindness. This could be due to long-standing beliefs about self-sufficiency or fear of being vulnerable. Remember, it’s okay to take your time with this. You are deserving of love and care, just as much as anyone else.
Tip: Try small acts of self-receiving. Give yourself a compliment, or do something nice just for you. Start small and see how it feels. Remember, learning to receive is a gradual process.
How to Open Yourself to Receiving
Learning to receive isn’t always easy. It’s a practice of unlearning the belief that your worth is tied to how much you give and embracing the idea that you are already worthy. Here are a few ways to deepen your openness to receiving:
Daily Affirmations: Begin each day with a simple affirmation like, “I am open to receiving love, support, and abundance.” Repeat it throughout your day, allowing it to reshape how you see yourself and your worth.
Celebrate Small Wins: Don’t wait for big moments to celebrate yourself. Each small accomplishment, each day you show up for yourself, take a moment to acknowledge it. Let yourself feel proud and worthy of receiving good things.
Practice Gratitude: When someone offers you kindness, whether it’s a compliment, a small gift, or a helping hand, practice saying, “Thank you,” and let it be enough. No explanations, no need to repay—just simple gratitude.
Explore the “Why”: If receiving feels difficult, gently ask yourself why. Reflect on the beliefs you hold about self-worth, independence, and vulnerability. Allow yourself to explore these with compassion and curiosity.
Meditation on Receiving: Listen to “The Gift of Receiving,” a guided meditation focused on receiving, to help soften the barriers and invite a sense of openness and worthiness.
Final Thoughts
Learning to receive is an act of courage, and it’s an act of self-love. When you allow yourself to receive, you’re honoring your own worth and inviting balance into your life. You’re saying, “I am enough. I am worthy of care, support, and love.”
Remember, receiving isn’t about being selfish or taking more than you give. It’s about finding harmony, allowing yourself to be nourished, and trusting that you are as deserving of abundance and kindness as anyone else.
So, how open are you to receiving? Use this quiz and these practices as gentle steps toward embracing the beauty of receiving. You are worthy of all the good things waiting to come your way. Let them in.