Purpose
This self-reflection tool helps you gently notice how often your attention, body awareness, or sense of connection shifts away from the present moment in daily life. These experiences are common and often protective.
This is not a diagnosis—it is simply information.
Instructions
Read each statement and circle the number that best reflects your usual experience, not just how you feel on particularly difficult days.
Rating Scale
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0 — Rarely or never
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1 — Sometimes
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2 — Often
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3 — Most of the time
Purpose
This self-reflection tool helps you gently notice how often your attention, body awareness, or sense of connection shifts away from the present moment in daily life. These experiences are common and often protective.
This is not a diagnosis—it is simply information.
Instructions
Read each statement and circle the number that best reflects your usual experience, not just how you feel on particularly difficult days.
Rating Scale
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0 — Rarely or never
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1 — Sometimes
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2 — Often
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3 — Most of the time
Understanding Your Score
(This is a continuum, not a label.)
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0–5 | Strong Presence
Body and awareness are generally well-anchored. -
6–10 | Mild Drifting
Occasional withdrawal, often linked to fatigue or stress. -
11–15 | Moderate Disconnection
Regular distancing that may affect focus or emotional connection. -
16–20 | High Protective Withdrawal
The nervous system frequently uses distance to manage intensity. -
21–30 | Persistent Protective State
Disconnection is a primary coping strategy; supportive practices may help.
Gentle Reminder
These responses reflect how your nervous system supports you.
Distance is often a form of protection—not a flaw.
Awareness creates space for choice, grounding, and reconnection.
If score is 12-30, click here