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You haven't fully embraced your own inner power or spiritual ... positive attitude?
Emotional Type Self Quiz TYPE # 1: THE INTELLECTUAL Am I an Intellectual? Ask yourself: • Do I believe that I can think my way to any solution? • When presented with a problem, do I immediately start analyzing the pros and cons, rather than noticing how it makes me feel? • Am I uncomfortable when people get highly emotional? • Do I tend to get overly serious? • Do I distrust decisions made by the gut? • Do I prefer planning to being spontaneous? Answering "yes" to 1-3 of these questions suggests that you tend to process emotions intellectually. Responding "yes" to more than three questions indicates that you've found your emotional type.
The Intellectual's
Upside
• You're an impeccable analyzer with a killer sense of logic. • You're comfortable in the world of ideas and abstract thought. • You're able to debate a point. • You respect and utilize what's scientifically proven. • You can keep calm in emotionally heated situations.
The Intellectual's
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• You may live from the neck up; have difficulty connecting with your own feelings or another's. • You may seem emotionally cold, withholding, or snobbish about anything that doesn't fit your system. • You can't turn off your brain at night; obsess about problems. • You may believe in spirituality, but are hard-pressed to feel it in your soul. • You often forget to be playful.
TYPE #2: THE EMPATH Am I an Empath?
• You've got a big heart, and are gifted in helping others. • Your sensitivity makes you passionate and exquisitely sensual. • You're intuitive about people's thoughts and feelings. • You're emotionally responsive; can relate to another's feelings. • You're in touch with your body and emotions. • You have a palpable sense of spirituality.
The Empath's Downside • You're an emotional sponge, absorbing people's negativity. • You're so sensitive to emotions, you feel like a wire without insulation. • You're prone to anxiety, depression and fatigue. • You may feel hemmed in living in the same space with other people. • You may have chronic, debilitating physical symptoms. • You have difficulty setting boundaries with draining people; get run over by them.
TYPE #3: THE ROCK Am I a Rock? Ask yourself: • Is it easier to listen than to share my feelings? • Do I often feel like the most dependable person in the room? • Do people tend to come to me with their troubles? • Am I able to stay calm when others are upset? • Would I rather avoid introspection? • Am I generally satisfied with the status quo in relationships, but others are often trying to draw me out emotionally? If you answer "yes" to 1-3 of these questions, you have some "rock-like" qualities. Responding "yes" to more than three questions indicates that you've found your emotional type.
The Rock's Upside
Ask yourself: • Have I been labeled as "too emotional" or overly sensitive? • If a friend is distraught, do I start feeling it too? • Are my feelings easily hurt? • Am I emotionally drained by crowds; require time alone to revive? • Do my nerves get frayed by noise, smells, or excessive talk? • Do I prefer taking my own car places so that I can leave when I please? • Do I overeat to cope with emotional stress? • Am I afraid of becoming engulfed by intimate relationships? If you answer "yes" to 1-3 of these questions, you're at least part empath. Responding "yes" to more than three questions indicates that you've found your emotional type.
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The Empath's Upside
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You're a pillar of strength for others. You're consistent and loyal. You enjoy giving. You respect people; wish the best for them. You get along with nearly everyone.
The Rock's Downside • • • •
You can be detached from your feelings. You harbor anger and frustration. Your relationships may lack excitement and depth. You don't make waves or challenge yourself to grow emotionally. • You'd rather avoid conflict than confront difficult issues in relationships.
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The Gusher's Upside
TYPE #4: THE GUSHER Am I a Gusher? Ask yourself: • Is it easy for me to express my emotions? • Do I get anxious if I keep my feelings in? • When a problem arises, is my first impulse to pick up the phone? • Do I need to take a poll before finalizing a decision? • Are my friends often telling me "too much information?" • Do I have difficulty sensing other people's emotional boundaries? If you answer "yes" to 1-3 of these questions, you possess some gusher tendencies. Responding "yes" to more than three questions indicates that you've found your emotional type.
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You're emotionally articulate. Negativity doesn't fester in you if you express it to others. You have a supportive network of friends. You value intimate relationships; are a sensitive listener. You deal with hard issues and process them quickly.
The Gusher's Downside • You're a candidate for becoming a drama king or queen. • You may turn friends into therapists. • You seek external feedback before you consult your intuition for answers. • Your need to share excessively may burn other people out. • You haven't fully embraced your own inner power or spiritual strengths.
Emotional Vampires Self Quiz VAMPIRE #1: THE NARCISSIST-Am relationship with a Narcissist?
I in a
Ask yourself: • Does the person act as if life revolves around him? • Do I have to compliment him to get hisattention or approval? • Does he constantly steer the conversation back to himself? • Does he downplay my feelings or interests? • If I disagree, does he become cold or withholding? If you answer "yes" to one or two questions, it's likely you're dealing with a narcissist. Responding "yes" to three or more questions suggests that a narcissist is violating your emotional freedom.
VAMPIRE #2: THE VICTIM - Am I in a relationship with a Victim? Ask yourself: • Does this person often appear inconsolably oppressed or depressed? • Are you burned out by her neediness? • Does she always blame "bad luck" or the unfairness of others for her problems? • Do you screen her calls or say you're busy in order to dodge her litany of complaints? • Does her unrelenting negativity compromise your positive attitude? If you answer "yes" to one or two questions, it's likely you're dealing with a victim. Responding "yes" to three or more questions suggests that a victim is violating your emotional freedom.
VAMPIRE #3: THE CONTROLLER relationship with a Controller?
Am I in a
Ask yourself: • Does this person keep claiming to know what's best for you? ' • Do you typically have to do things his way? • Is he so domineering you feel suffocated? For more information
• Do you feel like you're held prisoner to this person's rigid sense of order? • Is this relationship no fun because it lacks spontaneity? If you answer "yes" to one or two questions, it's likely you're dealing with a controller. Responding "yes" to three or more questions suggests that a controller is violating your emotional freedom.
VAMPIRE #4: THE CRITICIZER relationship with a Criticizer?
Am I in a
Ask yourself: • Do I always end up feeling inadequate in this person's eyes? • Am I the frequent target of her judgmental zingers? • Does she spot a flaw in me from across the room, then tell me about it? • Is she always putting others down? • Is she harshly self-critical? If you answer "yes" to one or two questions, it's likely you're dealing with a criticizer. Responding "yes" to three or more questions suggests that a criticizer is violating your emotional freedom.
VAMPIRE #5: THE SPLITTER relationship with a Splitter?
Am I in a
Ask yourself: • Do I censor my true feelings because I fear this person's anger? • Do I go to great pains to keep the peace? • Does he keep me on an emotional rollercoaster? • Is he adoring when I meet his needs; a rageaholic when I don't? • Do I frequently feel wrongly accused? If you answer "yes" to one or two questions, it's likely you're dealing with a splitter. Responding "yes" to three '.: or more questions suggests that a splitter is violating your emotional freedom.
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Emotional Freedom Self Quiz This quiz will help you assess your level of emotional freedom at this time. Choose the option that most corresponds to how seldom or how often you experience these reactions. Not True
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before I react. When I'm filled with self-doubt or fear, I treat myself lovingly. When stuck in traffic or if something doesn't happen on my timetable, I have patience. After a hard day, I focus on what I'm grateful for, rather than beating myself up for what has gone wrong. I rarely get snippy or cop an attitude if people frustrate me. I feel connected to a sense of spirituality, however I define it. I check in with my intuition - my gut feelings - when making choices. If I'm blamed for something, I rarely lash out and say things I regret. I fall asleep quickly and don't worry about tomorrow's "to-do" list. If my heart gets broken, I don't give up on love. I'm a positive person, and don't make small problems into big ones. I don't seek revenge if someone treats me poorly. I'm not jealous of other people's successif it surpassesmine. I quickly let go of negative emotions and don't brood on them. I'm not easily crushed by disappointmen~ __ I don't compare myself to others. I have empathy for others but I don't become their therapist or get drained by their emotional pain_._________ I live in the Now, rather than dwelling on the past or future. I feel happy with my life, not that it's just passing me by. I am good at setting limits with people who drain my energy.
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How To Interpret This Quiz To calculate your Emotional Freedom score, total the numbers corresponding • • • •
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A score of 30 - 40 suggests that you're experiencing a considerable level of emotional freedom in your life. A score of 15 -29 suggests a moderate level. A score of 14 or below suggests a beginning level. A zero score (and it takes courage to admit that) indicates you haven't found emotional freedom yet, but the good news is that you can start discovering it now!
Whatever your score, be compassionate when you identify areas you'd like to improve. Realize that
we all have a ways to go. Emotional freedom isn't some place you arrive at and just stay there. It's an ongoing blossoming. This quiz is excerpted from Chapter 1 of Emotional Freedom by Judith Orloff, M. D. For more information about Judith Orloff, M. D. and Emotional Freedom, visit www.drjudithorloff.com
An Introduction to Emotional Freedom with Judith Orloff MD
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An Introduction to Emotional Freedom with Judith Orloff MD
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The Healing Power of Positive Energy Live Workshop Recorded in Burbank, California
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Awaken Intuition for Health, Energy, and Creativity A Special Evening with Judith Orloff MD and musicians John Densmore (formerly of “The Doors”) and Hani Naser
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5 Steps to Intuitive Decision Making
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