🔍 Find Your Stress Reactivity Pattern

Choose the option that best describes how you tend to operate — especially when life is stressful or you're not feeling your best.

1. When you wake up in the morning, how does your body and mind usually feel?

A. Mind already racing, tension in my jaw or chest, and I often feel like I’m already “behind” before the day starts.
B. Alert and ready to go, but I immediately think about what needs to get done. I push past any tiredness with caffeine or grit.
C. Heavy, foggy, or slow to start — I need time, warmth, and space to really feel present.

2. How do you typically respond to unexpected stress or change in routine?

A. I get anxious, jittery, or overwhelmed. I start multitasking or overthinking, and my jaw often clenches without me realizing.
B. I shift into high gear — I take control, get focused, and try to solve it. But I can get impatient or reactive with others.
C. I freeze, withdraw, or delay action. I might procrastinate or need alone time before I can think clearly.

3. How does your jaw or neck tension usually show up throughout the day?

A. Subtle but constant — like a background hum of clenching or tightness, especially when I’m concentrating or anxious.
B. Strong, focused clenching or jaw tension when I’m in go-mode, under pressure, or trying to meet deadlines.
C. Dull ache or stiffness that builds over time, especially after long periods of sitting, scrolling, or not moving much.

4. What role does the environment play in how you feel?

A. I’m very sensitive to noise, lights, busy spaces, and temperature changes — I can get overstimulated or unsettled quickly.
B. I can handle almost any environment if I’m in control or on task, but I get frustrated when others disrupt my flow.
C. I’m most comfortable in quiet, cozy, familiar settings — too much stimulation or unpredictability makes me shut down.

5. How does weather or season affect your mood, energy, or pain?

A. Windy or cold days make me feel jumpy, achy, and off. I’m very weather-sensitive.
B. I thrive in warm, sunny weather and feel more irritable or achy when it’s cold or damp.
C. I prefer warmth and hate sudden changes in temperature — cold, grey weather drains me physically and emotionally.

6. What is your relationship with exercise or movement?

A. I tend to jump between intense activity and full rest. I often feel wired after exercise instead of calm.
B. I like structured, purposeful workouts. I push myself, sometimes too far, and don’t always know when to stop.
C. I prefer gentle, slow movement — walking, stretching, or yoga. If I overdo it, I crash hard and take longer to recover.

7. What happens in your digestion when you're stressed or overloaded?

A. I get bloated, gassy, or constipated easily. It’s like my gut is hyper-sensitive to everything.
B. I feel heat, acid, or reflux. My hunger is erratic — either ravenous or totally gone.
C. My digestion slows right down. I feel full easily, sluggish, and unmotivated to eat healthy food.

8. What’s your mental self-talk like during tough times?

A. “Why can’t I just calm down?” “What’s wrong with me?” I tend to spiral or second-guess everything.
B. “I need to push through.” “I don’t have time to rest.” I get critical of myself for not doing more.
C. “What’s the point?” “I’ll deal with it later.” I feel flat or detached, like I just can’t be bothered.

9. How do you typically rest and reset after a stressful week?

A. I find it hard to truly relax. Even when I stop, my mind and body stay buzzy.
B. I stay active — clean, fix, work out — then maybe crash later. It’s hard for me to let go unless I’ve earned it.
C. I unplug, nap, eat comfort food, or go into hibernation mode — sometimes I get stuck there longer than I’d like.

🧠 Scoring:

• Count how many A, B, and C responses you chose.

• Your dominant letter reveals your stress reactivity profile:

🔷 Mostly A = Fast & Frazzled

Intuitive, sensitive, and quick to pick up on stress — but easily overstimulated or ungrounded.
Focus on: creating rhythm, breath-led movement, warmth, and space to slow down.

🔴 Mostly B = Driven & Fiery

Strong-willed, focused, and high capacity — but tends to push too far and ignore warning signs.
Focus on: pacing, softening, recovery rituals, and knowing that “less” can still be powerful.

🟤 Mostly C = Grounded & Stuck

Calm and steady under pressure — but stress leads to inertia, stagnation, or emotional withdrawal.
Focus on: gentle activation, circulation, daily structure, and re-engaging joyfully with your body.

⚖️ Mixed Types

If your answers are evenly split, you may shift between types depending on stress level, sleep, life season, or environment. You’ll still benefit from tracking your dominant tendencies and supporting your system accordingly.