Inner Shift Assessments

See the pattern clearly. Choose your next Inner Shift.

Begin with the Inner Shift Type Assessment, then explore the anxiety protector pattern that appears under stress.

These guided assessments turn reflection into a practical map. They help you recognize how you regulate emotions, access your True Self, protect yourself during anxiety, and identify a useful next step.

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Private browser-based results Automatic scoring About 3 minutes each

Your assessment journey Awareness creates choice.

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12Type statements

10Anxiety questions

2Live assessments

01 Discover your Inner Shift TypeMeasure Flexibility + Wholeness and True Self Access. 02 Identify your anxiety protectorSee the pattern that most often takes over under stress. 03 Drill down with other toolsContinue with PQ, Self-Compassion, or ACT measures.

Assessment 1 - Start Here

The Inner Shift Type Assessment

Discover the hidden pattern guiding your healing journey through two dimensions of inner transformation.

Your primary assessment

Identify your current Inner Shift Type.

Rate how true each statement has felt for you during the past 30 days. Your scores will locate you within one of four fluid Inner Shift types.

Flexibility + Wholeness (X-Axis) Your ability to feel, regulate, and process emotional experiences, integrate trauma, and act from your values even when it is difficult.

True Self Access / Consciousness (Y-Axis) Your ability to access the compassionate, wise part of you that leads with presence, clarity, and values rather than protection.

12 statements 1-5 response scale Automatic scoring Four result types

Question 1 of 12 Flexibility + Wholeness

Based on your experience in the past 30 days

Not at all trueVery true

Assessment 2 - Drill Down

Discover your Inner Shift Anxiety Archetype.

Identify the primary protector pattern that usually appears during stress, pressure, or uncertainty.

Anxiety protector pattern

Which protector takes the lead when anxiety rises?

For each question, choose the one response that best describes your usual reaction or thought pattern.

“Anxiety speaks through the protector Parts that learned to keep you safe. When you recognize their voice, you can begin to lead with calm awareness instead of fear.”

10 questions Five archetypes Primary pattern Growth path

Question 1 of 10 Choose one response

Your usual reaction under stress

Continue the Exploration

Use other assessments to deepen the picture.

After your Inner Shift assessments, these external resources can help you explore mental Saboteurs, self-compassion, and psychological flexibility in greater depth.

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Positive Intelligence PQ Assessment

Identify the mental Saboteurs that may reinforce your Inner Shift Type or anxiety protector pattern. Compare the results to see how protective strategies align with recurring habits of mind.

Mental SaboteursPerformanceRelationships

Take the Official PQ Assessment

Official resource

Self-Compassion Assessment

Explore how you respond to yourself during difficult moments, including self-kindness, self-judgment, common humanity, isolation, mindfulness, and over-identification.

Self-kindnessInner criticismResilience

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ACT Assessment

Explore psychological flexibility, experiential avoidance, values, acceptance, cognitive fusion, and the ability to take meaningful action while difficult thoughts and feelings are present.

FlexibilityAcceptanceValues

Explore ACT Measures

Continue With Support

Use your result as a starting point, not a final label.

Continue with the free Inner Shift resource, reflect on your results, and choose the skill, course, or coaching support that fits your next step.

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Before You Begin

Questions about the assessment experience.

Which assessment should I take first?+

Begin with the Inner Shift Type Assessment. It gives you the broadest map of your current pattern. Then use the Anxiety Archetype Quiz to understand the protector strategy that appears under stress.

Are my results stored or sent anywhere?+

The current custom assessments calculate results inside your browser. The page does not automatically send or save your answers to Inner Shift Leadership unless a Kajabi form or result-delivery integration is added later.

Can I save a copy of my result?+

Yes. After completing an assessment, use the Print / Save Result button. Most browsers allow you to save the result as a PDF from the print window.

Is an assessment result a diagnosis?+

No. These assessments are educational and reflective tools. They do not diagnose a medical or mental-health condition and do not replace evaluation or treatment from a qualified professional.

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