Emotional Awareness Quiz | karen rubinstein

1 - When faced with a challenging situation, how do you typically react emotionally?

a. I tend to suppress my emotions and deal with the situation later.

b. I feel overwhelmed and struggle to identify what I'm feeling.

c. I acknowledge my emotions and try to understand why I'm feeling that way.

d. I quickly react without considering my emotions.

2 - How often do you check in with yourself to assess your emotional state?

a. Rarely, if ever.

b. Occasionally, when I feel particularly stressed or upset.

c. Regularly, as part of my daily routine.

d. I don't see the need to check in with my emotions.

3 - How comfortable are you with expressing your emotions to others?

a. Not comfortable at all; I prefer to keep my feelings to myself.

b. Somewhat comfortable, depending on the situation and the person.

c. Very comfortable; I believe in being open and honest about my emotions.

d. I rarely express my emotions to others.

4 - How do you handle conflicts or disagreements with others?

a. I avoid confrontation and try to suppress my emotions.

b. I often feel overwhelmed and struggle to communicate my feelings effectively.

c. I calmly express my emotions and try to understand the other person's perspective.

d. I react impulsively without considering my emotions or the consequences.

5 - How do you typically cope with stress or difficult emotions?

a. I distract myself with other activities or suppress my emotions.

b. I tend to bottle up my feelings and avoid addressing them.

c. I engage in self-care activities and seek support from friends or family.

d. I ignore my emotions and push through the stress without addressing it.

6 - How aware are you of the physical sensations that accompany your emotions (e.g. racing heart tense muscles)?

a. I rarely notice physical sensations when experiencing emotions.

b. I sometimes notice physical sensations but don't pay much attention to them.

c. I'm usually aware of physical sensations and use them to understand my emotions better.

d. I don't pay attention to physical sensations or their connection to my emotions.

7 - How willing are you to explore uncomfortable or unpleasant emotions?

a. Not willing at all; I prefer to avoid anything that makes me feel uncomfortable.

b. Somewhat willing, but I often find it challenging to confront difficult emotions.

c. Very willing; I believe in facing my emotions head-on to learn and grow.

d. I avoid exploring uncomfortable emotions altogether.

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