That Reaction You Can’t Control? It has a Type. Discover Yours Now

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  When tension hits—home or work—what’s your first reflex? (Not your ideal response. The one that happens before you think.)

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  • A.
    Shut it down. Avoid the fallout. Get out before it escalates. It’s not worth what it might cost.
  • B.
    Go blank. Words stall. Your body tenses up and you just want it to stop.
  • C.
    Patch it fast. Smooth it over—even if it means taking the hit or saying “you’re right” to keep peace.
  • D.
    Speak up fast. Say the thing. You take control—even if you later regret how sharp it came out.
  • E.
    Notice the shift in the room before it even starts. You notice the energy change—but stay quiet or assessing, unsure if anyone else sees it.
• 2.
  Someone throws passive-aggressive shade in a meeting or at the Holiday table. It blindsides you. What happens next—instinctively?

  • A.
    Your body flinches. You want out. You know it’s wrong, but you’d rather escape than engage.
  • B.
    You clap back or call it out on impulse—but then spiral about whether you made it worse.
  • C.
    You laugh, nod, or agree to deflect. Then replay it 100 times that night, wishing you’d pushed back.
  • D.
    You log it. It’s not the first time. You track the tone, read the silence—but you don’t speak unless you’re sure it’s safe.
  • E.
    You freeze. Nothing comes out. Your body reacts, but your brain blanks.
• 3.
  You’re already overloaded. Someone asks for a “quick favor.” What’s your reflexive response?

  • A.
    You say yes—then instantly regret it. You knew better, but it came out before you could stop it.
  • B.
    You wish they hadn’t asked at all. You want to vanish before this turns into a thing.
  • C.
    You pause. Your brain’s already mapping how this will spiral—but you don’t speak yet. You’re calculating the cost.
  • D.
    You stall. You can’t find the words to say no. You fumble, nod, or default to silence.
  • E.
    You say yes and gear up. Because if you don’t do it, it probably won’t get done right.
• 4.
  Someone offers feedback you didn’t ask for. It’s passive-aggressive at best. How does your system react—before you’ve had time to think it through?

  • A.
    Take note. You see the mismatch between their words and tone. You stay composed, but file it fast.
  • B.
    Smile. Nod. Thank them. Then stew in frustration, knowing you played along—again.
  • C.
    Fire back. Correct them. Then second-guess yourself all night.
  • D.
    Keep it short. Shut it down. Get out of there. You want distance, not drama.
  • E.
    Go still outside. Panic inside. Everything you planned to say disappears. Your body numbs, then replays the moment later.
• 5.
  You can feel it—someone’s upset with you, but won’t say it outright. What happens next—instinctively?

  • A.
    You back off. Not worth the confrontation. You’d rather avoid than make it worse.
  • B.
    You already saw this coming. You’ve seen the signs, but you wait. You’re not sure if speaking up will help—or backfire. Better not risk it. Yet.
  • C.
    You confront it head-on. Ask what’s wrong. You’d rather clear it than sit in the tension.
  • D.
    You apologize—even if you don’t know why. You’d rather fix it than guess wrong.
  • E.
    You shut down. You avoid them, get quiet, and go inward—but can’t stop ruminating.
• 6.
  You leave a conversation—and your brain won’t shut up. Why?

  • A.
    You froze. You didn’t say what you wanted to—and now you’re stuck rehashing it, again.
  • B.
    You agreed, apologized, or minimized—then kicked yourself later.
  • C.
    You said too much, too fast—and now you’re spiraling about the fallout.
  • D.
    You ended the conversation too quickly—told yourself “it’s fine”—but part of you knows it wasn’t.
  • E.
    You sensed something was off. You didn’t act—but the signals you tracked won’t let you go.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You’re the Lion - Fight

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  Instinct: Fight. | Pattern: Overfunctioning.You lead. You fix. You handle it—because someone has to.But your nervous system? It’s stuck in go mode.This is what breaks you:You override your own capacity—then call it leadership.You’re the one they call when everything’s on fire.And you always answer. Even when it burns you.But here’s the truth:Your fire isn’t the problem.It’s what happens when power runs without a plan.You fight for what’s right.You carry what’s heavy.You see what’s broken—and you try to fix it.Not because you’re wrong.But because you’ve been trained to do more than your share.Your custom strategy is on the way.Inside: one science-backed shift to interrupt the overfunctioning reflex—and start leading from clarity, not cortisol.⸻Don’t let your strength become your storm.Go grab your personalized cheat sheet now.And remember:Not everything broken is yours to repair.⸻➤ Want the upgraded version with the full Burnout Equation + Lion Strategy Map™?Now! Check your inbox for your personalized cheat sheet - crafted just for you!
• 2.
  You’re the Deer - Flight

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  Instinct: Flight. | Your habit: Conflict AversionYou disappear fast. Not because you’re weak—because it used to keep you safe.You ghost. You brace. You overthink every tone shift in the room.When things get tense, you say, “I’m fine” while your nervous system whispers: “Run.”But here’s the thing:That freeze-and-flee instinct?It’s not cowardice. It’s code written by survival.You learned to stay agreeable. To avoid escalation.You made yourself invisible—because invisibility used to equal safety.But avoidance doesn’t protect your peace anymore.Now it just keeps you out of the conversation.The Deer isn’t broken. She’s brilliant.She’s fast. She’s observant. She knows when something feels off.But she was never taught how to stay in the moment—without vanishing from herself.Now it’s time to teach your instinct a new skill:How to stay present without shutting down.How to speak without spiraling.Check your inbox for your free, personalized cheat sheet:One science-backed micro-strategy to help you pause the flight—and take up space without fear.You don’t need more confidence. You need nervous system safety—and it’s waiting in your inbox.
• 3.
  You’re the Fox - Fawn

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  Instinct: Fawn | Your habit: Shapeshifting for safetyYou say yes when you mean no.You shapeshift fast—so you don’t get burned.Your habit: People-Pleasing for ProtectionYou over-agree, over-accommodate, and scan every room like a threat assessment.Not because you’re weak—but because blending in used to keep you safe.You’ve been praised for being easy, adaptable, drama-free.But inside? You’re exhausted. You’re editing yourself for survival.This isn’t insecurity—it’s intelligence.The Fox isn’t fake. She’s trained.High emotional radar. Master reader of subtext.You’ve been rewarded for muting your needs to avoid backlash or rejection.But here’s the truth:People-pleasing isn’t your personality. It’s a reflex.A brilliant one—but one that’s now costing you your voice.You don’t need to prove your worth through harmony.You don’t need to stay likable to stay safe.You just need a new strategy.👉 Check your inbox for your free, personalized cheat sheet:A neuroscience-backed reframe to stop shapeshifting for survival—and start showing up as you.It’s time to lead with your fire—not your fear.You read the room before you read yourself.But people-pleasing isn’t your personality. It’s a practiced survival habit.And it's a good one- based in evolutionary science.
• 4.
  You’re the Owl - Freeze

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  Instinct: FreezeYou analyze everything—but act on nothing… until it’s too late.Your habit: Overthinking into InactionYou observe, over-prepare, and go silent under pressure.Not because you don’t care—because your system is running survival math.High volume? Criticism? Surprise conflict?Your brain hits pause before you can speak, move, or decide.This isn’t indecision. It’s protection.Your Owl is brilliant.She sees the risk. She anticipates the fallout.And she’d rather freeze than make the wrong move.But now the freeze is costing you more than it’s saving you.You’re not broken. You’re buffering.Stillness used to buy you safety.Now? It’s time for it to buy you strategy.You don’t need to fix the freeze.You need to unstick it—and learn to move without regret.Because speaking too late isn’t better than not speaking at all.👉 Check your inbox for your free, personalized cheat sheet:One neuroscience-backed strategy to interrupt the freeze, rewire your response, and finally say the thing—while it still matters.You don’t need more confidence.You need capacity.Let’s build it.
• 5.
  You Are The Panther

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  THE PANTHER — EARLY SIGNAL DETECTEDThe room shifts. A detail is off.You catch it before anyone else does.Most will miss it. Some will dismiss it.This is the survival pattern they don’t teach you—and it’s been running in the background your whole life.Your instant results are ready.👇 Click below to see how this pattern works—and how to use it before the fallout.