NSOS™ Dysregulation Assessment

Pillar 1: Signal

When you're in back-to-back meetings, how aware are you of physical tension building in your body?

I notice it early and adjust I notice partway through I usually don't notice until I'm home I rarely notice physical tension

Pillar 1: Signal

How would you describe your relationship with hunger and thirst during a workday?

I eat and hydrate at regular intervals I sometimes skip meals I regularly realize at 3pm I haven't eaten My body's signals feel muted

Pillar 1: Signal

After a high-stakes presentation or difficult conversation, what happens in your body?

I can feel the adrenaline and let it settle I feel amped up but it fades within an hour I stay wired for hours I go numb or flat

Pillar 2: State

Think about the last time a team member underperformed. What was your internal reaction?

Calm assessment — curious about what went wrong Mild frustration but managed it Sharp internal frustration that took effort to contain Intense irritation or rage that surprised even me

Pillar 2: State

When plans change unexpectedly, how do you typically respond?

I adapt easily Flash of annoyance but move on My whole mood shifts — derailed for an hour+ I spiral into frustration or shutdown

Pillar 2: State

How often do you feel emotionally 'flat' — not sad, not happy, just... operating?

Rarely — full range of emotions Sometimes after intense weeks Frequently — emotional flatness is my baseline Almost always — can't remember genuine joy

Pillar 3: Stamina

Describe your energy pattern on a typical day:

Steady throughout Good mornings but noticeable dip I run on caffeine and adrenaline Exhausted upon waking

Pillar 3: Stamina

How would you describe your sleep over the past 30 days?

Fall asleep easily, stay asleep, wake restored Occasional trouble 1-2x/week Regular disruptions — wake at 2-4am Sleep feels broken

Pillar 3: Stamina

When you take time off, how quickly do you recover?

Recharged within a day or two Takes 3-4 days to unwind Don't truly relax Time off makes me feel worse

Pillar 3: Stamina

How reliant are you on substances or behaviors to regulate your energy?

Minimal — maybe one coffee Moderate — 2-3 coffees Heavy — need caffeine to function Reliance is increasing and it concerns me

Pillar 4: Subconscious

Which statement best describes your inner dialogue about rest and slowing down?

"Rest is productive. I need it to perform." "I know I should rest more but it's hard to prioritize." "Resting feels lazy. If I'm not productive, I feel worthless." "I physically cannot relax. Even when I try, my mind won't stop."

Pillar 4: Subconscious

When you imagine scaling back your workload by 30%, what's your first emotional response?

Relief — I'd welcome the space Interest but anxiety Fear — everything would fall apart Identity threat — I am my work

Pillar 4: Subconscious

How often do you feel like you're performing a version of yourself rather than being yourself?

Rarely — I feel authentic Sometimes at work but I can switch off Most of the time — been in character so long Always — the gap feels enormous