Game Night
Your friend wins Monopoly by ruthlessly buying up every property and jacking up the rent, and you flip the board over in a rage.
What is Fight.
Because nothing says friendship like a hotel on Boardwalk.
Your uncle bring up politics and you immediately start defending your opinion with a passionate monologue. What response is this?
What is Fight.
Tis the season for debate.
Your gym buddy tells you to try a 5-minute plank, and you immediately challenge them to a plank-off.
What response is this?
Because fitness is a competition now.
Someone suggests a memory exercise and you're determined to nail every single answer, no matter how hard it is.
what is the response?
You're ready to conquer this brain game.
someone criticises your work, and you immediately snap back with, "Well, you're not perfect either!"
What response is this?
What is Fight.
Defensive mode activated.
You're three points away from losing at Scrable, so you suddenly remember that your cat "needs you" and excuse yourself. What response is this?
What is Flight
And the cat is just as confused as everyone else.
Grandma asks you why you're not married yet, and you excuse yourself to "check the roast" even though dinner isn't for another hour. What response is this?
What is Flight.
And the roast is fine.
Your friend invites you to a 6am yoga class, and you immediately fake a yawn and say, "Maybe next time".
What response is this?
What is Flight.
Namaste...in bed.
You're invited to a crowded, noisy event, but you decide to stay home and binge-watch a comforting TV show instead.
what is the response?
What is flight?
Because overstimulation is real.
You get a stressful email, and instead of replying, you go for a walk to clear your head.
what response is this?
What is Flight?
sometimes you just need to step away.
You're playing Pictionary and your teamate draws what looks like a potato, but it's supposed to be a car. You sit there, staring, unable to guess. What response is this?
What is Freeze.
It's a potato. Definitely a potato.
You're asked to give a toast, but when you stand up, all words leave your brain and you just awkwardly hold up your glass in silence. What response is this?
Here's to …um...everyone.
You're scheduled for a medical check-up but suddenly can't remember how to dial your doctor's number to confirm the appointment.
What response is this?
What is Freeze.
It's like your phone forgot how to work too.
You're asked to remember a three-step direction, but your mind blanks completely.
What response is this?
What is Freeze.
What was that second step again?
You're asked how you're feeling, and you just shrug and say, "I don't know."
What response is this?
What is Freeze.
Emotional traffic jam.
Your cousin insists that their homemade trivia questions are "so easy", so you laugh along and say, "Oh yeah, totally!" Anyone need a refill?
What is Fawn.
Anything to keep the peace - and the snacks coming.
Your cousin made a questionable fruitcake, but you take a big bite and say, "Mmmm! This is ...interesting!"
What response is this?
Gotta love that festive, cement-like structure.
Your nutritionist suggests cutting out sugar, and you respond with, "Oh yeah, I totally don't even like cookies."
What response is this?
And now you're lying to yourself and everyone else.
A friend says, "You seem fine now!" and you nod along, smiling, and pass them the tray of cookies even though you're exhausted and overwhelmed.
What response is this?
What is Fawn.
It's easier to say "fine" than explain what's really going on.
Your boss asks you to take on more work than you can handle, and you say, "sure, no problem!" even though you're already overwhelmed.
What response is this?
Because saying "no" feels impossible sometimes.
You are in the middle of a heated game of Uno, but you're calm, collected, and actually having fun. What response is this?
What is Fine.
It's all fun and games...until the +4 car comes out.
the dog is barking, kids are screaming, and your aunt is crying over her ex, but you're calmly sipping eggnog, unbothered.
What response is this?
What is Fine.
the eggnog is strong, and so are you.
You're at the gym, feeling good, and just enjoying a low-key walk on the treadmill.
What response is this?
Fitness doesn't always have to hurt.
You're in a quiet room, doing a calming breathing exercise, and you actually feel present and relaxed.
What response is this?
Moments of peace are precious.
You're using grounding techniques, breathing deeply, and staying present during a tough conversation.
What response is this?
What is fine.
You're handling it like a pro.