A Message from Susan:

Many of us don’t realize how much stress or internal static we are carrying because it has slowly become our new normal. I developed a quiz so you can see what is happening with you.

Quiz: How Much Noise Are You Carrying?

Rate each sentence:

0 — Rarely or never

1 — Sometimes

2 — Often

3 — Almost always

Cognitive System (The Mind)🧠

• My thoughts are hard to slow down. ____

• I overthink conversations or decisions long after they happen. ____

• My attention feels scattered or easily pulled away. ____

• I often assume the worst-case scenario. ____

• My emotions feel bigger than the situation. ____

Brain Awareness (Metacognition)💡

• I react before realizing what I’m feeling. ____

• I notice my thoughts only after they’ve taken over. ____

• I struggle to step back and observe my reactions. ____

• I repeat patterns I later wish I’d handled differently. ____

• I feel like I am on autopilot much of the time. ____

Automatic Nervous System (Survival Mode)🚨

• My body feels tense, wired, or on edge. ____

• I feel tired even when I’ve had a good night’s sleep. ____

• I get easily startled or stressed. ____

• I feel stuck in fight, flight, or freeze. ____

• My digestion, sleep, or energy fluxgates. ____

Intelligent Nervous System (Flexibility & Recovery)🌱

• I struggle to calm down once stressed. ____

• It takes a long time to recover after difficult moments. ____

• I move quickly from calm to overwhelmed. ____

• My self-talk is negative. ____

• I feel either restless or shut down rather than balanced. ____

Body Awareness (Interoception)🧘

• My body sensations feel overwhelming or confusing. ____

• I ignore body signals to keep going. ____

• I don’t notice hunger, fatigue, or tension until they’re intense. ____

• I feel disconnected from what my body needs. ____

• I don’t stop when I am pushing my body too hard. ____

Let’s see your score:

0–20: Your system is well regulated, though stress appears at times.

21–40: You are carrying internal noise and stress.

41–60: Your system may spend significant time in dysregulation.

61+: Internal noise is taking over your life.

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Burnout - Emily & Amelia Nagoski
Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski explores how stress gets trapped in the body and why completing the stress cycle is essential for recovery and regulation.

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