The 12 Laws of Being Unbothered | Pre-test

About 10 minutes. Not graded. 12 questions, plus 3 quick confidence questions.

This is not a test you pass or fail. It is fine not to know these answers. Many people will not, because you have not taken the course yet. Your answers show your starting point, so at the end you can see how far you came.

Some questions describe hard moments. You can stop and take a break at any time. This course is education, not therapy. If you need to talk to someone now, call or text 988. Veterans can dial 988 and press 1. In danger, call 911.

How sure do you feel?

Rate each line from 1 (not at all sure) to 5 (very sure). There is no right answer.

I can protect my peace and say no without guilt.

1 2 3 4 5

1 = Not at all sure5 = Very sure

I can guard my energy and choose my response when I am triggered.

1 2 3 4 5

1 = Not at all sure5 = Very sure

I have a plan to live by my own values and keep the 12 Laws going.

1 2 3 4 5

1 = Not at all sure5 = Very sure

Questions

1. Every night Corey reads arguments in a comment section until midnight. Where does that input belong in his Peace Vault?

A. Middle ring, with limited hours B. Outer ring, observed from a distance or not at all C. Inner ring, with full access

2. Ty is asked to coach a weekend team. It would cost him rest, it does not fit his goals this year, and he would not be glad in five years. What do the Three Filters suggest?

A. Say yes to keep the peace B. Say maybe and decide later C. A clear no, because it fails all three filters

3. Bea wants to say no to her friend's request to talk about a hard issue between them, because talking feels scary. Is this a smart no?

A. Yes, hard talks always hurt peace B. Yes, any no protects peace C. No, it may be a scared no that avoids a needed talk

4. Every call with Kim's friend turns back to the friend's problems. Kim never gets a word in. Which drain is this, and what is a good first step?

A. The Spotlight Taker. Set one limit, like a 20 minute call cap. B. The Controller. Say nothing. C. The Critic. End the friendship.

5. Tony's job is phone calls and choices all day. He gets plenty of sleep, but by Friday his head feels full. Which rest does he most need?

A. Mental rest, like a break from screens and choices B. Longer workouts C. Physical rest, like a nap or an early night

6. A coworker takes credit for your idea in a meeting. Your face burns. Using the 3 R Model, what comes after Recognize?

A. Ignore it and say nothing ever B. Respond right away so people know C. Regulate, like a slow breath, before you respond

7. Dee worries about her adult son's spending, her own late car payment, and the weather for her trip. Which sorting fits the Three Lanes Test?

A. None are her lane B. Car payment: her lane. Son's spending: his lane. Weather: God's Lane. C. All three are her lane

8. In a heated family chat, Mo stays quiet to collect his thoughts and plans to answer tomorrow. Is this chosen or swallowed silence?

A. Chosen silence, used for clarity with a plan to speak B. Swallowed silence, because he did not speak C. Neither

9. Kai texts his new date three times when she does not reply in an hour. What habit should he stop first?

A. Making plans with friends B. Double and triple texting when there is no reply C. Texting at all

10. Sol says family is his top value. His week: 60 hours at work, 2 hours with his kids. What does an alignment check show?

A. He is in alignment B. There is a gap between his top value and his week C. Values do not matter if he is busy

11. Pam's group chat blows up with gossip about a cousin. She feels pulled in. Which match from the Situations Playbook fits first?

A. Law 12, Define Success B. Law 10, Build Joy C. Law 7, Stay in Your Lane, plus Law 6 for chosen silence

12. Dre finished his 21 day plan for Law 2. He wants to keep it going. Which plan fits the Make It Stick steps?

A. Shrink it to one small no a day, anchor it to his morning coffee, and track it to Day 66 B. Add five new laws at once C. Stop, since 21 days is enough

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Go to Lesson 1: The Peace Check.

This self-check is not a grade and does not affect your access.