Peace Without The Prescription Quiz
You’ll find insights into all 6 stress responses, along with tools to recenter in each mode.
Take what resonates and use it to recenter, re-energize, refocus, and reconnect.
Tiger Mode (Fight)
Tiger Mode or "fight" is a reflex that activates when your nervous system perceives danger and decides to face it head-on. Tiger Mode is often linked to feelings of anger, frustration, or the need to assert control to feel safe again.
Tiger Mode often comes from a desire to protect yourself or something you care about. It can also mask deeper feelings like fear or vulnerability.
Want the counter-moves to interrupt Tiger Mode in three minutes or less so you can melt tension and clearly think + communicate? Let's dive in together.
Tiger Mode can have you:
💥 Rubbing tense shoulders
💥 Clenching your jaw or hands
💥 Feeling irritable, frustrated, or a sense of injustice
The Essential Takeaways:
⭐ Ending the stress cycle releases tension in your body and restores logical thinking.
⭐ Bouncing on your heels, stomping, fist pounding, and pushing against a wall ends the stress cycle by discharging osteocalcin, a stress hormone produced by your bones.
⭐ Use these techniques to relieve in-the-moment stress AND retrain your brain to respond to stress differently over time. (This is essential for changing habits like binge eating, drinking, smoking, scrolling, etc.)
Leopard Mode (Flight)
Leopard Mode or "Flight" is a reflex when your nervous system perceives danger and wants you to escape the situation. It’s often associated with anxiety and a sense of urgency to "do something" to regain safety or control.
Leopard Mode often stems from a need to regain safety by creating distance—physically, emotionally, or mentally—from the perceived threat. While it can feel exhausting, it’s your system’s way of trying to protect you and keep you moving forward.
Want the counter-moves to interrupt Leopard Mode in three minutes or less so you can be present to connect and communicate clearly? Let’s dive in together.
Leopard Mode can have you:
💥 Struggling to breathe or concentrate
💥 Feeling restless, nausea, or diarrhea
💥 Dealing with racing thoughts or a sense of dread
💥 Avoiding people, places, or responsibilities
💥 Overworking, staying excessively busy, procrastinating or “perfectionism-ing”
The Essential Takeaways:
⭐ Ending the stress cycle releases tension in your body and restores logical thinking.
⭐ You can activate your parasympathetic nervous system (a.k.a the relaxation response) by:
Lightly pressing up on your left eyebrow
Tapping down the left side of your neck and under the left side of your ribs
⭐ Use these techniques to relieve in-the-moment stress AND retrain your brain to respond to stress differently over time. (This is essential for changing habits like binge eating, drinking, smoking, scrolling, etc.)
Deer Mode (Freeze)
Deer Mode or "Freeze" is a reflex when your nervous system feels overwhelmed and decides the safest option is to stop and stay still. It’s like hitting the pause button until the danger passes.
Deer Mode often happens when your brain perceives no safe way to fight or flee. It can be frustrating, but it’s a survival mechanism meant to protect you in overwhelming situations.
Want the counter-moves to interrupt Deer Mode in three minutes or less so you can be present to clearly think and communicate? Let's dive in together.
Deer Mode can have you:
💥 Feeling a heavy, weighted sensation in your limbs or chest
💥 Feeling paralyzed or “forgetting” to breathe
💥 Mentally “blanking” or finding it difficult to process thoughts or make decisions
💥 Withdrawing from others and isolating yourself
💥 Freezing mid-task or conversation without realizing it
The Essential Takeaways:
⭐ Ending the stress cycle releases tension in your body and restores logical thinking.
⭐ You can reactivate your body and nervous system so you feel safe enough to move out of that "stuck" state by:
Rubbing your hands together
Relaxing your peripheral gaze
Passing an object back and forth
⭐ Use these techniques to relieve in-the-moment stress AND retrain your brain to respond to stress differently over time. (This is essential for changing habits like binge eating, drinking, smoking, scrolling, etc.)
Chameleon Mode (Fawn)
Chameleon Mode or “Fawn” is a reflex that occurs when your nervous system seeks safety by prioritizing others’ needs over your own. Rooted in past experiences where pleasing others felt like survival, it suppresses self-expression to avoid conflict or rejection.
It can feel frustrating and create resentment, but it’s a survival strategy of avoiding perceived threats through connection.
Want the counter-moves to interrupt Chameleon Mode in three minutes or less so you can set boundaries, honor your own needs, and trust that it’s safe to show up authentically in your relationships.? Let's dive in together.
Chameleon Mode can have you feeling:
💥 Tension in your neck, shoulders, or jaw
💥 Fatigue or exhaustion
💥 Digestive issues
💥 Hyperaware of others’ moods or needs
💥 Agreeing with others, even when you don’t truly feel the same way
💥 Overly helpful, accommodating, or giving
💥 Resentful or burned out
The Essential Takeaways:
⭐ Ending the stress cycle releases tension in your body and restores logical thinking.
⭐ You can ground your body and activate your relaxation response by:
Rubbing your hands together
Lengthening your exhales
Hooking your thumb under the left corner of your jaw + turning your head in the opposite direction
⭐ Use these techniques to relieve in-the-moment stress AND retrain your brain to respond to stress differently over time. (This is essential for changing habits like binge eating, drinking, smoking, scrolling, etc.)
Possum Mode (Flop)
Possum Mode or "Flop" is a reflex when your nervous system feels completely overwhelmed and shuts down as a way to protect you. It's like a total surrender, where your body and mind essentially "give up" in the face of stress.
Possum Mode is your nervous system’s way of protecting you when stress is simply too much to handle. It can feel immobilizing, but you can learn to re-engage and gradually restore energy, motivation, and connection.
Want the counter-moves to interrupt Possum Mode in three minutes or less so you can clearly move, think, and communicate? Let's dive in together.
Possum Mode (Flop) can have you:
💥 Feeling physically drained or “heavy”
💥 Facing digestive issues or nausea
💥 Feeling stuck, disconnected, or hopeless
💥 Withdrawing socially or avoiding responsibilities
The Essential Takeaways:
⭐ Ending the stress cycle releases tension in your body and restores logical thinking.
⭐ You can gently energize your system so you feel safe enough to move out of that "frozen" state by:
Wiggling your fingers and toes
Humming or sighing
Tapping your fingers on your cheekbones and jawline
Small movements, like drinking water, getting a snack, or naming five things you see out the window
⭐ Use these techniques to gently relieve in-the-moment stress AND retrain your brain to respond to stress differently over time. (This is essential for changing habits like procrastination, perfectionism, numbing out, etc.)
Dolphin Mode (Flow)
Dolphin Mode or “Flow” occurs when your nervous system is in a state of optimal regulation. You respond to stress with calmness, clarity, and compassion.
It’s a powerful state where you can think clearly, make wise decisions, and stay emotionally grounded, no matter what’s happening around you.
Want techniques that can help you stay in this calm, clear, and balanced flow state, even when stressors arise? Let's dive in together.
Dolphin Mode helps you to feel:
🌿 Relaxed and clear-headed
🌿 Focused, with energy flowing smoothly
🌿 In touch with emotions but not overwhelmed by them
🌿 Calmly accepting of what is, without resistance or fear
🌿 Supportive of others while holding healthy boundaries
The Essential Takeaways:
⭐ The flow response occurs when your nervous system is in a state of optimal regulation - but your nervous system’s capacity changes day-to-day.
⭐ You can stay in flow - or return to flow - by a daily practice of:
Long, slow exhales
Fluttering your fingers around the edges of your vision (your peripheral vision)
Tapping behind your left ear and over your left eyebrow
⭐ Use these techniques to relieve in-the-moment stress AND maintain a healthy stress response when stressors arise.
Remaining in Dolphin Mode isn’t just about staying calm—it’s about thriving. Dolphin Mode allows you to show up as your best self—clear, confident, and compassionate—no matter what life throws your way.