The Grieving Blueprint Quiz

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Quiz Questions

1.
Which approach resonates with you most when facing a challenge?
- A.
  I prefer to reflect deeply on my emotions to understand them.
- B.
  I take immediate action to address the situation, or any kind of action. I need movement to process my stress.
- C.
  I seek support and connection with others. I find meaning in connecting with and helping those around me.
2.
How do you typically cope with overwhelming emotions?
- A.
  I journal or meditate. I prefer to process my feelings quietly.
- B.
  I engage in physical activities to release my energy. Staying active helps me maintain a sense of control.
- C.
  I talk to friends or join support groups. Knowing I'm not alone helps me the most.
3.
What gives you a sense of purpose during difficult times?
- A.
  Finding personal growth and meaning in the experience. If I know I will grow and learn from something, I can handle it and stay the course.
- B.
  Setting goals and taking active steps to achieve them. If I have direction, I feel stronger.
- C.
  Building connections with and supporting others facing similar challenges. Knowing I am not alone, have the support of others, and can help others is imperative to my sense of purpose in the world.
4.
How do you most often recharge after a stressful day?
- A.
  Spending time in introspection and solitude truly recharges me.
- B.
  Engaging in a hobby or physical activity to unwind. Feeling productive helps me feel more energized.
- C.
  Socializing with friends or family, or connecting with a meaningful community. Connection is the thread that recharges me.
5.
When dealing with grief, what is your primary focus?
- A.
  Understanding and finding meaning in the experience.
- B.
  Taking steps to move forward and stay active.
- C.
  Connecting with and supporting others who can relate to my journey.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Reflective Griever
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You possess a deep sense of insight and intuition, allowing you to navigate grief with a focus on personal growth. Amidst your sadness, you are curious and open to what may present itself. For you, this journey is not just about survival but transformation, finding wisdom in your experience to emerge stronger and more connected to yourself. Your capacity for self reflection is a powerful tool, helping you to gain clarity and meaning in the wake of loss. Congratulations! This combination of self reflection and personal insight is a key mindset for restoring from loss and rediscovering joy. However, as you are likely highly sensitive, managing amped up emotion and calming your nervous system will be key to your grief blueprint. In addition, remember that no man is an island- we all need support! You are beautifully self sufficient, but you still need other people to fully re-connect to life and the beautiful experiences that remain.HEALING TIPS FOR REFLECTIVE GRIEVERS:1. KEEP JOURNALING: This safe space allows you to process emotions, capture insights, and track your growth. The regular practice gives structure to your wandering thoughts, helping you feel purposeful and productive. Save it all! Your writing will become a treasure to refer back to down the line. 2. SEEK BALANCE IN SOLITUDE & COMMUNITY: While solitude nurtures your inner world, meaningful connection prevents isolation. Open yourself up to the right people on a regular basis. Remember that you can be negatively affected by too much noise, large crowds, and meaningless interactions. Be mindful to place yourself in the energy of calming, empathetic people like you which will soothe your wound of loss.3. CONTEMPLATIVE/MINDFULNESS PRACTICES: These deepen your self awareness and balance your perspective, creating moments of peace. They help activate your parasympathetic nervous system (the rest & digest restorative impulses), helping you feel grounded, clear, and in touch with your intuition. For you: Make your exhale longer than your inhale, keeping your mouth closed. The saliva produced signals your heart to slow its beat, encouraging a relaxation response. 4. JOIN A SUPPORT GROUP/COMMUNITY: A combination of gathering, learning, and listening to those with similar experiences is empowering and will honor your introspective nature while embracing the richness of human connection.
2.
Action Oriented Griever
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As an Action Oriented Healer, you are naturally inclined to move, respond, and stay engaged. Movement is your medicine, and productivity is your anchor. When grief feels overwhelming, channeling your energy into purposeful activity helps you process emotions in a way that feels natural and grounding. This approach can give you a sense of direction and control, keeping you steady even during the most challenging times. You understand that grief isn't something you simply endure; it's something you actively work through. The structure and routine that come from physical or goal oriented projects provide a framework for your healing. Be mindful to balance your actions with emotional connection, or they will simply result in exhaustion (which is already everpresent in early grief). Make sure that some of your efforts allow for meaningful pauses where you can connect with yourself and others. HEALING TIPS FOR ACTION ORIENTED GRIEVERS:1. STAY PHYSICALLY ACTIVE, BUT MINDFULLY: Let your movement, whether through exercise, nature walks, or sports be an outlet rather than an escape. Remember to allow yourself to pause and rest without feeling you've lost momentum. Rest and reflection are an important part of restoration.2. ENGAGE IN PURPOSE DRIVEN ACTIVITIES: Combining your action with a purpose that is directly connected to your lost loved one will be extremely powerful for you. Participating in a challenge, running a race, or starting a charity in their name- will remind you of your strength both inside and out.3. CREATE ROUTINES FOR STRUCTURE: Establish daily routines to feel grounded, but include moments for reflection and rest. Creating a routine for emotional processing will be helpful to you, and keeping it time limited will make it feel manageable. For you: Let yourself acknowledge and sit with your grief for a 15 minute block several times a week. Offer yourself compassion for how hard this passage is. Be with whatever comes up, breathing through the emotional waves, knowing that you are bigger than your pain. This pause names the simple truth of your grief while calming the fire of emotional buildup.Then get up and move again, shaking off the emotions like a swan ruffling her feathers :) 4. BALANCE ACTION WITH CONNECTION: Join a grief support group, attend workshops, or reach out to friends who can understand your journey. Connection prevents isolation and gives your actions added emotional depth.
3.
Relational Griever
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As a Relational Healer, nurturing and connection is at the heart of your journey. For you, grief is not faced in isolation; it's a shared experience, fueled by bonds with friends, family, & community. Feeling connected to others helps you feel grounded and find purpose. When grief feels isolating, you naturally seek relationships and activities that offer comfort, kinship, and a sense of belonging. You understand that while grief is a deeply personal journey, it is also one that millions of others have walked before you. Knowing that offers reassurance that you are never truly alone. The companionship and empathy you find from this shared experience can help you feel tethered to something larger than yourself. Creating bonds that honor your loved one's memory is especially meaningful, as you carry their presence forward while building new connections that enrich your life now.As an innate nurturer, you will naturally tend to others grief before your own. So remember to take some time to nurture yourself the way you would a dear loved one, with a balance of movement and self compassion.HEALING TIPS FOR RELATIONAL GRIEVERS: 1. ENGAGE IN SHARED ACTIVITIES: Being involved in classes, events, and groups provides validation and empathy, reminding you of your resilience. 2. TAKE PART IN A CAUSE: Supporting a cause related to your loved one brings a powerful sense of purpose and provides a new way to stay connected with your loved one. This balances out your need for connection, action, and self care.3. BALANCE CONNECTION WITH REFLECTION: Take time for self reflection through journaling and meditation to honor your own inner journey and your emerging sense of wholeness. For you: Cradle your grieving self in your own awareness and self compassion, with the tenderness of a mother cradling an infant in her loving arms. This caring reminds you that you are just as important as the others around you. 4. JOIN A GRIEF COMMUNITY. Be open to new, meaningful connections with those who understand.