What is your Self Care Style?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  You have a big deadline coming up with work and it is stressing you out BIG TIME! You typically:

  • A.
    Procrastinate until the night before
  • B.
    Become teary and want to avoid it
  • C.
    Get cranky at anyone who interrupts your work
  • D.
    Get super tense and notice soreness in your shoulders
• 2.
  At the end of a long day, all you want to do is:

  • A.
    Go straight to bed and get under the covers
  • B.
    Go for a run to burn off extra energy
  • C.
    Light some candles and chill for a bit
  • D.
    Take a bath and relax those muscles
• 3.
  What sounds like a perfect afternoon?

  • A.
    A dance class with a friend, followed by a coffee and chat
  • B.
    Reading a book on a hammock with no interruptions
  • C.
    Getting a massage and a facial
• 4.
  How does your family know you are stressed?

  • A.
    I get snappy and irritated with everyone, better get out of my way!
  • B.
    I can't concentrate and people tell me I'm zoning out.
  • C.
    I avoid responsibilities and end up watching Netflix all day
  • D.
    I often fall sick or have pain
• 5.
  You are so excited, because you finally have time this weekend to:

  • A.
    Try that new exercise class!
  • B.
    Have a massive sleep in!
  • C.
    Give yourself a facial!
• 6.
  Do you consider yourself an introvert or extrovert?

  • A.
    Introvert
  • B.
    Extrovert
  • C.
    Somewhere in between
• 7.
  Which of these would stress you out the most?

  • A.
    Having too many activities planned this week
  • B.
    A party coming up where you don't know many people
  • C.
    Getting criticism from your boss
  • D.
    Not having any plans this weekend
• 8.
  When you are stressed, you find that exercise:

  • A.
    Helps you to burn off extra energy 
  • B.
    Makes you more frustrated and worked up
  • C.
    Allows you to connect with my body 
• 9.
  What do you find most soothing?

  • A.
    Someone rubbing my shoulders
  • B.
    Doing some stretching
  • C.
    Listening to quiet music
  • D.
    Going for a solo walk

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Chill out, man!

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  You are someone who tends to become irritable, angry, or edgy when you get stressed out. People might 'tip-toe' around you when they know you have a big project at work or are feeling particularly under the pump. You know that you can snap at people, and even though you might apologise afterwards, you feel tense and worked up when you have a lot going on! So the Self Care Style that suits you best is calming relaxation. You are in 'fight' mode, which is a common response to stress You need to use activities that chill you out! Anything that helps reduce that heart rate, relax the muscles, and allow you to breathe will do wonders for your stress levels. Think of practicing: -Mindfulness and Meditation-Progressive Muscle Relaxation-Deep Breathing-Guided ImageryAlso try: -Taking a warm bath with essential oils-Laying down out in the sun and practicing some slow breathing-Reading a book with some relaxing music playing
• 2.
  Energize Yo Self!

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  You are someone who tends to become sad, withdrawn or dissociates when you get stressed out. People may often comment that you are 'not listening' or you aren't concentrating on a task. You know that when you get overwhelmed and stressed you tend to get sad and just want to hide under the covers-its all too much! So the Self Care Style that suits you best is to energise yourself! You are in 'flight' mode, which is a common response to stress. Anything that helps you to stimulate the nervous system, snap you out of your funk, and help you to feel more energised while still helping you relax is a great thing for you. Think of practicing:-Exercise that gets the heart pounding a little-Mindfulness, particularly that which stimulates the senses (e.g. mindful walking)-Power Yoga or Pilates Also try:-Getting a deep tissue massage and get that blood flowing-Call a friend and go for a walk with coffee-Do some stretches when you first wake up
• 3.
  Get moving!

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  You are someone who tends to become frozen and overwhelmed when you are stressed out. People might complain that you procrastinate or avoid things, and you often feel stuck in life when you are experiencing stress. So the Self Care Style that suits you best is to get moving! You are in 'freeze' mode which is a common response to stress, and you need to get unstuck from this. Any activities that boost the nervous system will be wonderful for you. Think of practicing:-Exercise that boosts your nervous system (such as running or dancing)-Mindfulness, particularly that which stimulates the senses (e.g. mindful walking)-Tai Chi, and really focus on how your muscles feel moving-Progressive Muscle Relaxation-Grounding exercises that activate the five senses Also try:-Getting a deep tissue massage and get that blood flowing-Call a friend and go for a walk with coffee-Put on some loud music and dance around the house
• 4.
  Soothe Thy Self!

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  You are someone who tends to hold your stress in your body, becoming tense and worked up easily. You may not often have time to yourself, but when you do you love to engage in some much needed relaxation and pampering. So the Self Care Style that suits you best is Soothe Thy Self! A common response to stress is physical tension, and you need to relax and soothe your nerves. Any activities which activate the 5 senses will be wonderful for you. Think of practicing:-Self massage with a foam roller or massage tool-Progressive Muscle Relaxation-Grounding exercises that activate the 5 senses-Warm bath with candles and oils-Mindful walking in nature Also try:-Getting a deep tissue massage and get that blood flowing-Sit outside with a nice tea and enjoy the outside-Stretching while listening to soothing music