Are You a Burned Out Mom?

Feeling burned out? Take this quick quiz to see if you are and to get some ideas on what you can do about it.

Don't overthink your answers. Be honest with yourself. Answer from the heart about what is really happening in your life at this moment, not what you think you should be doing or saying. This is between you and you.

There is a much more in-depth version of this quiz here. If you have the time, try taking this version to give you a much more in-depth perspective.

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How many children do you have?

One

Two

Three

Four or more

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How often do you feel exhausted regardless of how much rest and sleep you get?

a. Everyday

b. Several times a week

c. Several days in the month

d. Only when I can't sleep

d. I never feel exhausted

3

How often do you feel emotionally and physically exhausted?

a. All the time

b. Often

c. Sometimes

d. Rarely

e. Not at all

4

Do you isolate yourself in relationships, whether with friends, family, or acquaintances?

a. Yes, I withdraw or isolate in my relationships.

b. Most of the time I withdraw and isolate in my relationships.

c. Sometimes, depending on my stress levels or the demands in my life.

d. Rarely do I withdraw and isolate in my relationships.

e. I never withdraw and isolate in my relationships.

5

How often do you snap, use sarcasm, or react annoyed to your children and family?

a. All the time, whenever they are around me!

b. Often, do you know who I live with?

c. Sometimes, when it's justified or I am hormonal.

d. Seldom, only when I'm really stressed out.

e. Never, I am calm and kind all the time.

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How often do you feel a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day?

a. Always, I feel good about what I get done in a day.

b. Often, I feel good about what I've done in a day.

c. Sometimes, depending on how much is done.

d. Seldom, feeling accomplished is overrated.

e. Never - accomplishment, what's that?

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How often do you hear positive feedback (eg. "Nice job," "you're a wonderful mom," "thank you," "I appreciate you")?

a. Every day

b. Several times a week

c. On occasion

d. Rarely

e. Never - what is positive feedback?

8

How often are you able to get at least 7 hours of sleep?

a. Every night

b. Most nights

c. Sometimes, it depends on the night

d. Rarely

e. Never

9

How often do you make time for yourself to reset, replenish, and reset?

a. Daily

b. At least once a week.

c. Several times a month.

d. Only on vacation or holidays.

e. Never.

10

Which statement mostly describes the support you receive from family and friends:

a. My family and friends are my rock! They share my burdens and make my life so much better and enjoyable.

b. They help out from time to time, but I can’t lean on them too much.

c. Family and friends are pleasant but they provide very little, if any, support.

d. It’s a mixed bag. Some family and some friends are instrumental in building me up while others do quite a bit to be exact opposite in my life.

e. Destructive. I try to stay as far away as possible and hope my kids never interact with those people either.

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What is the most stressful part of parenting for you? (optional)

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