Inner drivers

The concept of inner drivers originates from transactional analysis. Inner drivers are internalized messages and rules of life that often unconsciously influence our decisions and behavior. On the one hand, internal drivers can support us and give us security. However, if internal drivers are very pronounced, they can also restrict and burden us. Especially in stressful situations, there is a high probability that inner drivers will influence us and our approach to tasks and situations.

What inner drivers do you have?

Please answer the following questions as spontaneously and honestly as possible.

Use the scale to rate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements.

1 = strongly disagree
5 = strongly agree

How much do you agree with this statement?

strongly disagree

disagree

somewhat agree

agree

strongly agree

When I do a job, I do it thoroughly.

I feel responsible to ensure that people around me feel comfortable.

I'm constantly busy.

I don't like showing weakness in front of others.

I am constantly in motion and busy.

I often use sentences like: “It's hard to say exactly …”

I often say more than is really necessary.

I have trouble accepting people who aren't precise.

I find it difficult to show my feelings.

My motto is "Whatever you do, stick with it till the end."

Whenever I express an opinion, I explain how I came to this conclusion.

Whenever I have a wish or desire, I usually satisfy it quickly.

I only submit a report after I've checked it several times.

I get impatient with slow people.

It is important to me to be accepted by others.

From the outside I might come across as tough, but I am soft on the inside.

I often try to find out what others expect of me so that I can act accordingly.

I struggle to accept people who just live for the moment.

I often interrupt other people during discussions.

I usually solve my problems myself.

I complete tasks as quickly as possible.

I'm careful to keep a certain distance when dealing with others.

I often think, I could do better.

I personally take care of details and even trivial things.

Success doesn't come out of the blue - I have to work hard for it.

I have little sympathy for stupid mistakes.

I appreciate it when other people answer my questions quickly and concisely.

It's important for me to hear from other people whether I've done a good job.

Once I have started a task, I see it through to the end.

I give priority to the needs of others over my own needs and desires.

I am often hard on others so as not to be hurt by them.

When explaining things, I like to enumerate things clearly using the words: First..., second..., third.

I believe that most things aren't as simple as many people seem to think.

It makes me uncomfortable to criticize other people.

I nod my head a lot during discussions.

I try very hard to achieve my goals.

My facial expression tends to be serious.

I'm nervous quite often.

I'm quite resilient. Nothing can shake me that quickly.

I often say: "Hurry up!"

I often use words like: “exactly” “precisely” “clearly” “logically”.

I often say: "I don't understand…"

I prefer saying: "Would you please give it a try?" instead of saying: "Try this!"

I'm diplomatic.

I try to exceed people's expectations of me.

I usually perform two activities at the same time (e.g., writing something while being on the phone).

My motto is "Grit your teeth and get on with it."

Despite putting in a lot of effort, many things just don't work out for me.

Evaluation

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This is not a driver for me

This is a moderately strong driver for me

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This is an extremely strong driver for me

Driver	Underlying need	Positive core	Beliefs that come with this driver
Be strong!	Be able to cope alone, have everything under control, don't show any weaknesses	Influence, strength, independence	"Weaknesses must never be shown.", "Nobody must notice when I am weak and helpless."
Be perfect!	Achieve perfection	Correctness, accuracy, flawlessness	"When I do a job, I do it thoroughly and without mistakes."; "I always find something to improve."; "I'm not good enough!"
Make everyone happy!	Be liked and valued by everyone	Compassion, friendliness, kindness	"Everyone has to like me.", "I have to please everyone."
Be quick!	Reach your goal quickly	Efficient use of time and resources, goal-consciousness	"Time must not be wasted.", "I have to get things done quickly."
Make an effort!	Consistently pursue tasks, never give up	Perseverance, persistence, thoroughness, endurance	"I have to work hard for success.", "Only hard work is valuable."; "I have to pull myself together."