Check which of these potential stressors are now a part of your life or have been complicated by the pandemic

• Financial security threatened by job change or loss.
• Relationships strained with family members or those close to you. Especially as a result of pandemic related changes to your daily routines.
• New schooling issues for yourself or your children.
• Getting sick or concern that your current health issues may be exacerbated by the pandemic.
• Illness or death of a loved one, possibly complicated by not being allowed to visit them in the hospital or nursing home.
• Loss of friendships or strains on other social relationships.
• Loss of your usual support services both physical and emotional. Include the loss of self care activities that are no longer available.
• Loss of your home or the need to move.
• Loss of possessions perhaps through fire or financial strain which now limits what you can buy.
• Unexpected role as a caregiver to someone who is ill or otherwise needs care.

Rating based on number of items checked above

• (0-2)- Congratulations, you have been blessed during this time. Notice however, if your physical response (next part of the quiz) is out of sync with what is actually happening to you personally. Many experience physical signs of stress when there is tension in the collective. If this is you, the hormonal freedom course work is a perfect fit. Discover how you can tap into a felt sense of safety in your body as a way to help yourself and all of humanity.
• (3-5)- You are deep in the fray. All cylinders are firing and yet most likely you still have some traction moving forward. The key here is resilience and sustainability. Now is the time to dive as deeply as you can into the hormonal freedom course work. At this stage, it is important to practice self forgiveness and focus on what is available to you in any given moment.
• (6-8) Multiple layers of stress converge and often lead to varying levels of paralysis, lashing out or running away. The sense of forward movement toward resolution is often lost. At this stage, most need outside help. The hormonal freedom course work can be used in addition to professional help but you must be gentle with yourself and take it one moment at a time.
• (9-10) With this many stressors, it is imperative to find professional help. The more help the better! Reach out to those you trust for resources or find a functional medicine doctor at (IFM.org). The hormonal freedom course work is not intended to take the place of medical or psychological care in any way, irregardless of the number of stressors in your life. So if you feel you need help, please get it and allow the journey toward feeling safe in your body to be a collaboration of many.

 

Circle how frequently you experience the following reactions or physical symptoms. If these are happening more than usual for you, this can be a signal of an over-amplified stress response.

 

Fatigue, exhaustion or significant drop in your usual energy level

1. Rarely
2. Occasionally
3. Frequently

 

Indecisive, confused or unable to focus/concentrate

1. Rarely
2. Occasionally
3. Frequently

 

Frustrated, angry or more reactive than usual

1. Rarely
2. Occasionally
3. Frequently

 

Sleep disturbances, insomnia or sleeping too much

1. Rarely
2. Occasionally
3. Frequently

 

Nervous, anxious or worried

1. Rarely
2. Occasionally
3. Frequently

 

Increased distraction with TV, video games or scrolling

1. Rarely
2. Occasionally
3. Frequently

 

Over/under eating or significant change in diet

1. Rarely
2. Occasionally
3. Frequently

 

Over/under exercising or change in usual amount of movement

1. Rarely
2. Occasionally
3. Frequently

 

Withdrawn, isolated or overwhelmed

1. Rarely
2. Occasionally
3. Frequently

 

Numbing with alcohol, drugs or other activities

1. Rarely
2. Occasionally
3. Frequently

 

Rating based on total number of points circled above

• (0-10) Awesome! Your physical body is coping well. This is the perfect starting place to get the most out of the hormonal freedom course work. Yes, you can feel more centered, grounded and calm. You can experience more focus, clarity and empowered action in your life. Your capacity to love and be loved is just waiting to expand as you step more fully into feeling the deepest truth of who you are. Safe in your body!
• (11-20) It’s time to take a deep breath! You are not alone. Many bodies are feeling this level of stress today. The lack of safety felt is not crippling but clearly it is time for a change and to receive more support. The hormonal freedom course work can help facilitate these changes and bring ease into the body and mind. Getting a full functional medicine evaluation by your favorite practitioner can also be very helpful at this point.
• (21-30) At this stage it is important that the hormonal freedom course work be done in conjunction with treatment by another professional practitioner. This level of stress in the body often requires specific recommendations regarding diet, exercise, lab tests, supplements and prescriptions. The Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM.org) is a resource for finding a practitioner in your area.

 

Circle how frequently you engage in the following self care practices

Spend time in nature

1. Rarely
2. Occasionally
3. Frequently

 Meditation or other spiritual practices

1. Rarely
2. Occasionally
3. Frequently

 Eat organic or non-gmo food

1. Rarely
2. Occasionally
3. Frequently

 Observe a routine bedtime and waking time

1. Rarely
2. Occasionally
3. Frequently

 Exercise or movement practices

1. Rarely
2. Occasionally
3. Frequently

 Schedule rest or relaxation time

1. Rarely
2. Occasionally
3. Frequently

 Engage in creative pursuits like art, crafts or playing music

1. Rarely
2. Occasionally
3. Frequently

 Engage in fun activities like sports, reading or dancing

1. Rarely
2. Occasionally
3. Frequently

 Spend time with friends or other social activities

1. Rarely
2. Occasionally
3. Frequently

 Spend time with non-humans you love, like pets or gardening

1. Rarely
2. Occasionally
3. Frequently

 Rating based on  total number of points circled above

• (0-10) Minimal time currently spent on self care. At this level life often seems to busy to add more activities. The value of self care is theoretical rather than a lived experience. Discover how to remove blocks and set boundaries that will allow you do what you want to do. The hormonal freedom course work can help you find short cuts that fit in with your life.
• (11-20) Great job! You have made “you” a priority in your life. Now find out how to get more bang for your self care buck. The hormonal freedom course work helps you feel supported and empowered as you optimize each of your current activities and add practices that resonate with your changing life.
• (21-30) Awesome! You are the perfect person to get the most out of the hormonal freedom course work. Those who have mastered self care and have done a lot of mental/emotional healing work are ready to dive deep into feeling truly safe in their bodies. The only questions at this stage is “how are you feeling now?” Life by its very nature is dynamic and ever changing. The hormonal freedom course work is designed to help you develop a deeper relationship with the present moment. Are you ready to feel free to be who you truly are? Imagine a calm, loving, powerful you, present all the time!

 

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