I was getting rid of my old journals when I ran into a page about success. That outline inspired me to write this post and connect it to language learning, but in the form of a survey.

1. Do you think you're emotionally intelligent in your language-learning journey?

• How well do you manage frustration in your language learning?

• Are you able to connect with others in the target language and build meaningful relationships?
• Can you identify areas for improvement?
• What kinds of emotions do you experience along the way?
• Have you ever built strong relationships with people just because you learned a language?
• Can you handle language learning stress effectively?

2. Are you a disciplined language learner?

• Do you practice or study regularly?
• Do you know your goals?
• Are your goals SMART?
• Do you stick to your study routines?
• Have you created daily habits?
• Do you prioritize tasks?
• Do you track your progress?
• Do you ever seek feedback from others?

3. Have you cultivated a growth mindset?

• Do you stop learning when you make mistakes?
• Do you analyze your mistakes?
• Do you love learning?
• Are you curious enough to learn more skills with your target language?

4. Are you optimistic?

• Are you grateful for how far you've come?
• Do you have a gratitude journal in your target language(s)?
• Can you name some of your achievements with the language you're learning?
• Do you have any supportive language-learning partners?
• Are you in a language-learning group or club?

5. Can you communicate effectively in your target language(s)?

• How well do you express yourself?

• Do you mimic native speakers?
• Do you ever practice active listening?
• Do you speak confidently?

• Do you express your thoughts clearly and concisely?

• Are there any barriers to communicating with people from certain backgrounds? If so, how do you approach those barriers?

6. Have you ever had to unlearn something?

• Are you open to exploring new language structures, cultural nuances, and ways of expression?

• Do you ever listen to unfamiliar topics?

• Do biases and stereotypes affect your goals?

• Do you ever try new methods and educational apps even if they're not for you?

7. What does self-care mean to you as a language learner?

• Do you have any rest and relaxation days or weeks in your schedule?
• Do you ever learn languages while doing physical activities ?
• Do you get enough sleep?
• Do you ever journal in your target language?

8. Have you developed critical thinking?

• Do you use different resources?
• Do you stick to one source?

• Do you find a solution for the challenging aspects of your target language?

• Do you believe everything you hear from language teachers on the internet?