NINES
1. I often feel in union with nature and people.
Yes
2. Making choices can be very difficult. I can see the advantages and disadvantages of every option.
No, I tend to find it easy to make decisions.
3. It is sometimes hard for me to know what I want when I’m with other people.
No
4. Others see me as peaceful, but inside I often feel anxious.
Yes -- I have several anxiety disorders
5. Instead of tackling what I really need to do, I sometimes do little unimportant things.
Sometimes.
6. When there is unpleasantness going on around me, I just try to think about something else for a while.
I can't do this at all -- I have to resolve problems as soon as possible and I feel ill until they are resolved.
7. I usually prefer walking away from a disagreement to confronting someone.
Generally, but not always.
8. If I don’t have some routine and structure in my day, I get almost nothing done.
Yes.
9. I tend to put things off until the last minute, but I almost always get them done.
I try not to put things off, but I do always get them done, yes.
10. I like to be calm and unhurried, but sometimes I overextend myself.
Yes.
11. When people try to tell me what to do or try to control me, I get stubborn.
Yes, often.
12. I like to be sure to have time in my day for relaxing.
Yes.
13. Sometimes I feel shy and unsure of myself.
Yes.
14. I enjoy just hanging out with my partner or friends.
Yes
15. Supportive and harmonious relationships are very important to me.
Extremely!
16. I am very sensitive about being judged and take criticism personally.
Yes
17. I like to listen and give people support.
Definitely
18. I focus more on the positive than on the negative.
I try to.
19. I have trouble getting rid of things.
Yes -- I'm very nostalgic.
20. I operate under the principle of inertia: if I’m going, it’s easy to keep going, but I sometimes have a hard time getting started.
Yes