PART 2
LET'S FIND YOUR IMBALANCE
Knowing your dosha is a great start — but it's not the whole story. What's actually going on for you right now might look different from your natural baseline, and that's what these last few questions uncover. Seven quick ones, then one more about what's really challenging you these days.
1 Emotional Response
When dealing with difficulties or ambiguity, I often feel:
Select all that apply
A. impatient, easily angered, frustrated, or jealous, which may explain why I have a black belt in eye-rolling(P)
B. anxious, nervous, fearful, or lonely, great for my budding career as a pofessional worrier(V)
C. lethargic, unmotivated, or downhearted, because sometimes the couch just gets me(K)
D. does not apply
2 Sleep Patterns
Recently, my sleep has been:
Select all that apply
A. interrupted; I struggle to fall asleep and wake up frequently; my sleep is light(V)
B. decent; I generally sleep well and feel energized in the morning like I won the sleep lottery(P)
C. deep; I need extended sleep and wake up slowly in the morning(K)
D. does not apply
3 Skin Condition
My skin has shown signs of:
Select all that apply
A. redness, itchiness, sensitivity, or occasional breakouts, as if my skin has a mind of its own(P)
B. dryness; my skin feels thin and prone to wrinkles(V)
C. oily texture with frequent breakouts that would make a teenager proud(K)
D. does not apply
4 Body Temperature Preference
Lately, my body temperature has:
Select all that apply
A. been cold, especially in my hands and feet, I prefer warmth(V)
B. warm regardless of the season, preferring coolness(P)
C. I adapt well to most temperatures, preferring moderate environments(K)
D. does not apply
5 appetite
My appetite has been:
Select all that apply
A. excessive; I often feel hungry and eat large quantities (P)
B. variable; sometimes I am very hungry, and other times I forget to eat (V)
C. steady but not very strong; I prefer regular meals(K)
D. does not apply
6 Energy Fluctuation
Throughout the day, my energy levels tend to:
Select all that apply
A. peak midday and drop significantly by evening. I'm like a solar-powered battery: full charge by noon!(P)
B. fluctuate wildly without a clear pattern (V)
C. remain fairly steady with a tendency to feel sluggish(K)
D. does not apply
7 Bowel Movements
My bowel movements have been:
Select all that apply
A. loose or frequent, sometimes with a burning sensation(P)
B. irregular and often accompanied by gas(V)
C. slow, heavy, and less frequent, sometimes with a feeling of sluggishness(K)
D. does not apply
One more question
Just this last one, then you're all set.
8 HEALTH CHALLENGE
What's your main health challenge?
Select one
A. depression(P)
B. digestion(V)
C. lack of energy or fatigue(K)
D. skin care
E. weight loss
F. does not apply
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