What's Your Nervous System Style?
Let’s find out how your body responds to stress—then give it something better to do.
When life goes sideways, your nervous system doesn’t ask permission. It just does its thing.
Whatever your flavor of “nope” is, this quiz will help you name it-
AND tell you exactly what to do about it.
You'll Get:
Insight into your stress pattern
A personalized toolkit of calming practices
Recommendations just for your type
A gentle nudge back to your nervous system’s sweet spot
Heads up before you dive in:
This is a self-scored quiz, so keep track of how many A’s, B’s, C’s, and D’s you pick.
Write it down, use your fingers, tally it in the margins of your soul - whatever works.
When you're stressed, what’s your go-to reaction?
(A) I get intense, irritable, or hyper-focused on fixing the problem.
(B) I start spiraling—overthinking, Googling, planning ten steps ahead.
(C) I zone out, get really tired, or emotionally numb.
(D) I try to smooth things over or make sure everyone else is okay.
2 of 10
How does anxiety show up in your body?
(A) Tension in my jaw, fists, or shoulders.
(B) Racing heart, shallow breathing, can't sit still.
(C) Heavy limbs, brain fog, frozen energy.
(D) Butterflies, tight chest, people-pleasing urges.
3 of 10
What's your inner voice like when you're overwhelmed?
(A) “We’ve got to fix this—NOW.”
(B) “What if something goes wrong? Better plan it all out again.”
(C) “I can’t even deal with this. I just want to sleep or disappear.”
(D) “I don’t matter right now. Let me take care of everyone else.”
4 of 10
How do you usually deal with conflict?
(A) I assert myself quickly—sometimes a little too strongly.
(B) I try to avoid it or obsess over what I should have said.
(C) I shut down or dissociate—it’s like I’m not even there.
(D) I give in to keep the peace, even if I disagree.
5 of 10
What do your loved ones not-so-gently tease you about?
(A) Being a control freak or a bit too intense.
(B) Always planning for the worst-case scenario.
(C) Going MIA when things get hard.
(D) Being too nice or doing too much for others.
6 of 10
What’s your nervous system’s favorite hobby?
(A) Picking fights (or mental ones) and fixing things that aren't broken.
(B) Speed-running through five different to-do lists at once.
(C) Couch-bound existential dread.
(D) Making sure everyone else is okay so you don’t fall apart.
7 of 10
What’s your experience with burnout?
(A) I push through and crash hard later.
(B) I constantly feel wired and tired—always doing, never resting.
(C) I feel frozen, numb, and unable to start anything.
(D) I feel resentful and invisible after taking care of everyone else.
8 of 10
How do you usually come back to yourself after stress?
(A) Moving my body, getting stuff done, or venting.
(B) Going for a walk, over-prepping, or journaling the chaos.
(C) Hibernating, crying, or watching comfort shows.
(D) Talking it out with someone or feeling helpful again.
9 of 10
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