Quiz: how mentally fit are you?

Use the quick quiz below to get a general sense of your mental strength level.

To start, read and determine which one statement below is much like you — most of the time — when you get triggered by a situation or scenario:

A. “I stay triggered.” Whatever is bothering you lingers, or at some point you just move on.

B. “I can get myself out of the triggered reaction.” But it takes a while, and that sense of relief doesn’t last very long; your reaction comes back shortly.

C. “I get myself out of the triggered reaction within a few minutes.” Not only that, but it’s pretty much gone for good because you’ve changed the way you viewed the situation.

D. “I no longer get triggered in an upsetting scenario.” You are aware of what has happened, but it is mostly a “nonevent” to you.

E. “None of the above apply to me.” Either you’re not sure how you handle your triggers, or you don’t think you get triggered as much.

What your answer means

If you answered A, B or E:

Your mental fitness level matches most people. You’re at the starting line — and that’s okay! Strengthening your mental muscles takes time.

If you chose E, you’re still in beginner’s mode. It is likely that you’re dealing with triggers using an avoidance strategy. People with strong mental fitness have a high level of self-awareness, and they know exactly what they’re doing to manage their moods.

If you answered C:

It’s clear you’ve already done some work to increase your mental fitness. You have at least a moderate level for growth.

Know that your ultimate goal is to be able to consistently shift in this way across all the different domains of your life, both personally and professionally.

If you answered D:

You’ve got a solid level of mental fitness. If you can hold this shift across all domains of your life, your high level of mental fitness will serve you well in challenging situations.

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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/17/the-most-successful-people-have-these-mental-muscles-says-psychologist-and-brain-expert.html