Are you a BALANCED Mom??

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Quiz Questions

1.
You find out that your 2nd Grader needs snacks for a holiday party the day before they are needed, what do you do?
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- A.
  Immediately feel guilty for not knowing sooner, scroll Pinterest for hours searching for the perfect treat. Throw the value pack chips in your kids bag in the morning.
- B.
  Shake off the guilty feeling, enjoy a calm evening, and grab something on the way to school in the morning
- C.
  Immediately scroll through Pinterest to find a suitable snack that is gluten free, nut free, and picture perfect. Stay up all night completing the project.
- D.
  Decide to skip your Zumba class to bake the quick cookies in the pantry.
2.
You child asks to join the LEGO club on the one day that is free what do you do?
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- A.
  Say no. Your free time is valuable!
- B.
  Kids are only kids once right? Who needs free time?
- C.
  Belabor the decision for the rest of the week trying to figure out how to make it work.
- D.
  Give in and say yes. Your child’s future depends on them being well-rounded, right?
3.
What is a typical dinner?
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- A.
  Something Simple to Make
- B.
  Does a Can of Soup count?
- C.
  At least 3 courses and dessert
- D.
  It's gotta be homemade and soul filling
4.
What animal describes you most days?
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- A.
  Cougar
- B.
  Rabbit
- C.
  Butterfly
- D.
  Sloth
5.
You get off work early during a busy week, what do you do?
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- A.
  Get in a quick workout. No excuses, my health is important.
- B.
  Errands. There is entirely too much to do to slow down
- C.
  Get working on the cute scavenger hunt and bingo activity that you saw on Pinterest for your kids. Fun and educational. You work so you want to make the most of every free moment you have with your kiddos.
- D.
  Sit in my car for an hour scrolling through Insta and TikTok.
6.
Your child neglects to do his chores today, how do you react?
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- A.
  They didn’t do their chores? You didn’t even notice.
- B.
  Explain to your child that everyone in the house has to do their part to keep the house running smoothly.
- C.
  Spazz out. You already have so much on your plate. You can not worry about their work too.
- D.
  You do it for them. They wouldn’t have to do so much if you weren’t busy all the time.
7.
You just realize you haven’t had any time with your girlfriends in a while. What is your next move?
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- A.
  Text your friend to make the most of the time you have, forget to respond
- B.
  Schedule a time to meet for coffee or have a quiet chat with your friends.
- C.
  Call while you are cooking dinner, but its so loud in your home, you have to get off the phone. Forget to call back.
- D.
  Think about calling them after the kids go to sleep. Its to late to call when they finally are down for the night
8.
When you think about kid arts projects…
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- A.
  I wish I had more time like other moms to make my child proud
- B.
  I’m already on Pinterest, I have a whole board of potential ideas. Michaels has a fast lane specifically for me.
- C.
  We enjoy projects and treat them more like experiences for us to do things together.
- D.
  Ugh… Something else to add to my plate.
9.
Self-care for me is…
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- A.
  Self-care? Self-care is me going to work. When I am home, I have to be spending time with my kids
- B.
  A nap? I would love to do it more, but I don’t know how to do it!
- C.
  Essential to my existence. I make a conscious effort to monitor and care for my health.
- D.
  Who has time to practice self-care?
10.
I maintain a comfortable home environment by
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- A.
  Making sure my house is picture perfect. I can not stand mess.
- B.
  I do what I can and outsource the rest.
- C.
  Making sure my children have everything they want. I feel bad that I can’t spend as much time with them because I work.
- D.
  There is love here. That’s important, as for the mess… I get tired just thinking about it.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
You're a... Guilty Mom
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As a mom who feels the guilt of working and momming strongly, you may struggle to believe that you should even consider thinking about your own needs after spending a full day at work. You want to excel but often shy away from the bigger projects because of the time it would take from your family. You may have found yourself avoiding activities that you have always enjoyed because you don't want to miss the opportunity to be physically present at home whenever you aren't at work. Your Guilty Mom Affirmation to combat this thinking is: I am worthy of the time it will take to take care of myself!Want to know how to find calm and avoid burnout as a Guilty Mom??
2.
You’re an... Exhausted Mom
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As an exhausted mom, you are living off of coffee and prayer! You often wonder how you even make it to the end of the day still standing. You are everywhere for everyone. You are the go to person for friends and family in need often giving above and beyond at home, at work, and in your community. When you finally gets around to thinking about taking care of yourself, you barely have the energy to wash your face before passing out to sleep.Your Exhausted Mom Affirmation to combat this thinking is: Self-care is not selfish. I serve my family best when I prioritize my health.Want to know how to find calm and avoid burnout as an Exhausted Mom??
3.
You’re a... Overwhelmed Mom
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As an overwhelmed mom, you never feel like you have enough time to do all of the things on her to-do list. You may feel as if you are constantly pulled in several different directions. You are mentally fatigued because you are the sole person cataloguing and remembering the day to day tasks that keep your household running.You may also feel as if you cannot drop the ball, because if you are not in control, then everything will fall apart. You neglect your needs because you run out of time at the end of the day. Your Overwhelmed Mom Affirmation to combat this thinking is: I do not have to be in control all of the time. Choosing to rest is imperative to my health and my household's happiness.Want to know how to find calm and avoid burnout as an Overwhelmed Mom??
4.
You’re a... Balanced Mom
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As an balanced mom you know exactly what it takes to get started on finding balance in your life. In fact, you have walked yourself from overwhelmed, exhausted, and guilty to more calm several times. You believe you are worth the time it takes for self-care and you have tried to create a plan and routine that invigorates you. You don't bite off more than you can chew, so for you, balance is all about sustainability. You are a serial bandwagoner and it seems as if every season, you fall off again. Your Balanced Mom Affirmation is: It is okay to miss the mark sometimes. I can slip, but I can not stay down. My setbacks are just set-ups for success.Want to know how to find calm and avoid burnout as an Inconsistently Balanced Mom??

Are you a BALANCED Mom??

Take this two-minute quiz to find out which of the four tired mom types you are: guilty, overwhelmed, exhausted, or uninspired. Plus get a few tried ‘n’ true tips for overcoming the dreaded mom burnout!

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Quiz Outcomes