Body Type Quiz
The body type quiz for “Short Meditations for Each Body Type” program. Answer a, b and c of each statement, as it applies to you generally, by rating it 0 – 3: 0 = never, 1 = occasionally, 2 = often, 3 = always
1. When under stress:
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occasionally
often
always
a) I get anxious, nervous or unsettled
b) I get impatient, irritated or angry
c) I withdraw or avoid, I don’t like stress
2. When under stress:
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never
occasionally
often
always
a) I have difficulty making decisions and tend to second guess myself or want to change it
b) I make decisions methodically, purposefully
c) I am easy-going, I prefer others to make decisions
3. When under stress:
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never
occasionally
often
always
a) I am energetic and quick paced by nature
b) I am disciplined and prefer things to be orderly
c) I tend to stay calm and prefer a slow pace
4. When under stress:
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occasionally
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a) I often don’t sleep well, thinking too much
b) My sleep is sound, I need an average amount
c) I need a full night’s sleep and easily sleep in
5. When under stress:
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occasionally
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always
a) I tend to speak fast and not always clearly
b) I speak clearly, precisely and to the point
c) I prefer to listen and to have long, slow chats
6. When under stress:
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occasionally
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always
a) I am very sensitive to my environment and other people’s energies
b) I am ambitious and can get aggressive
c) I feel deep caring and can be possessive
7. When under stress:
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never
occasionally
often
always
a) I like learning a variety of things quickly
b) I tend to focus intently on one thing and finish what I start
c) I like taking my time and being methodical
8. When under stress:
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occasionally
often
always
a) I learn quickly but easily forget
b) My memory is sharp and clear
c) My memory is steady and reliable once I know something well
9. When under stress:
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occasionally
often
always
a) My motivation tends to be variable or erratic
b) I tend to persevere and can be quite determined in meeting my goals
c) Once I get going, I can work steadily towards a goal and tend to be loyal
10. When under stress:
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never
occasionally
often
always
a) I like being active and don’t need a plan
b) I prefer to plan things before I do them
c) I tend to not take the initiative and prefer others to do the planning
11. When under stress:
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occasionally
often
always
a) I can eat all I want and not gain weight
b) I need regular meals otherwise I get agitated
c) I gain weight more easily than other people
12. When under stress:
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never
occasionally
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a) My moods and feelings change quite quickly
b) I can be intense and quick tempered
c) I’m even tempered, slow to get angry, if at all
13. When under stress:
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occasionally
often
always
a) I easily adapt to different kinds of people
b) I tend to choose friends based on their values
c) I am slow to make friends but am very loyal
14. Other people would like me to be:
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never
occasionally
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a) more settled, calmer
b) more tolerant, less demanding
c) more enthusiastic, taking the initiative
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