Bounce-Back Quiz
Dandelion
Trodden on, you spread your leaves again — and you send your worries off like seeds on the wind, into a circle of friends.
Dandelions put down roots by busy paths and spread their leaves flat against the ground. Stepped on or mowed, they send up new leaves again and again from a thick root underground. You, too, don't stand still for long after a setback; by the next day, you're already putting out new leaves.
What helps you bounce back is being with people. As you talk — “You won't believe what happened” — the gloom turns into a funny story. Just as dandelion seeds float off on the wind, talking sends your feelings out of you and away.
On rainy or damp days, a dandelion's seed head stays closed and doesn't fly. On days when there's no one around to talk to, or when it's something hard to share, you may feel restless with nowhere for it to go. On days like that, it's enough to think of it as a day for waiting for the wind.
Strengths
- You can turn a mistake into a funny story, lightening the mood for everyone
- When plans fall apart, you're quick to switch to the next idea
- You find it easy to say “Can I tell you something?”, so you share problems with others early
Where you may stumble
- On nights when no one's around to listen, you don't know where to put the gloom
- Because you turn things into jokes so quickly, people may think you weren't bothered when you actually were
- Your quick switching can end up rushing people who are still standing still
Sounds familiar, Dandelion?
- Five minutes after a slip-up, you're already telling someone about it
- Half your stories that start with “Listen, listen!” are about your own blunders
- Even on a day you're feeling low, you try to show up for plans with friends
Where you shine
An outing where the plans have been turned upside down, or a get-together where the arrangements have fallen apart. When everyone's frozen, you're the one who can say with a laugh, “OK, let's do this instead.”
Tips for “Dandelion”
- For days when there's no one to talk to, keep one place where you can jot down what's bothering you in a few words
- When you've finished talking, ask yourself one thing: “So what's next?”
- To someone who's still standing still, don't rush them — just say, “If you ever want to talk, I'm here”
Matches
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Willow — The Willow is also quick to move on. Neither of you dwells for long, so even when plans fall apart, you can move on together. The trick is to leave the Willow be while it's settling itself.
Moss — Moss also recovers by talking with others. The Dandelion talks lively and Moss listens patiently. With an unhurried listener, you can sort out your own feelings as you talk.
Pine — The Pine wants to take its time and settle its feelings on its own. The Dandelion's “You'll feel better if you talk about it” can sound to the Pine like knocking on the door before it's ready.
Which one are you? 12 everyday situations, about 2 minutes.
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