Are you feeling less than your child-bearing friends? Or perhaps you can't figure out where you belong anymore? Find out if your own self-worth is keeping you from living a meaningful life beyond motherhood!

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Quiz Questions

1.
What stage of childlessness are you in?
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- A.
  Still trying to have a baby (naturally, through fertility treatments, adoption etc.)
- B.
  Toggling between still trying to become a mother somehow and giving up
- C.
  Learning to embrace my childless life
- D.
  I chose not to have children
- E.
  I have a child/children so I'm not childless
- F.
  Other
2.
How did you become a childless woman (check all that apply)
- A.
  Pregnancy Loss
- B.
  Infertility
- C.
  Never met the right partner
- D.
  Fertility treatments were too expensive
- E.
  I didn't want children
- F.
  My partner didn't want children/more children
- G.
  It just never happened for me/us
- H.
  Other
3.
Which of the following best describes your current reality most days?
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- A.
  I’m calm and at peace. I no longer feel less than the mothers and have a strong sense of belonging and meaning.
- B.
  I’m happiest at home, but as the day goes on I begin to feel drained. It seems I'm bombarded with triggers all day long.
- C.
  Usually I’m in a pretty good mood but there are still reminders that I'm childless and triggers hitting me every so often.
4.
Let’s talk boundaries. How do you respond when you're asked to attend a baby shower?
- A.
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  Reluctantly agree and then regret it once you're there. But you just couldn't let down the mom-to-be.
- B.
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  Respond with a "maybe" and then pretend you're sick or something came up at the last minute.
- C.
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  Gently say, "no thank you". You'll join in the fun when your heart is healed.
- D.
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  You make a conscious decision to go and show up fully for the mom-to-be.
5.
To what extent do you agree with this statement: "I have a difficult time saying 'no' to people".
- A.
  Strongly agree
- B.
  Agree
- C.
  Neutral
- D.
  Disagree
- E.
  Strongly disagree
6.
Imagine this: your aunt/friend/stranger makes an "insensitive" comment about children. How do you deal?
- A.
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  You nod your head and keep a straight face. You know she just doesn't understand but it still hurts.
- B.
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  You have to fight back tears of anger and sadness. You head straight to an online support group and vent away.
- C.
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  You let her know that her comment may not be received well by someone who doesn't have children. And then you move on.
7.
What question do you ask yourself the most?
- A.
  Why can't people just stop being so insensitive and hurtful towards childless women?
- B.
  What can I do to find peace and acceptance of my circumstances?
- C.
  When will this sadness and anger go away so I can be happy again?
8.
Most of your friends have children and you know they'll fall into kid-talk when you go out for drinks. How do you handle the situation?
- A.
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  Engage when you can and politely change the topic of conversation when you can't.
- B.
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  When kids come up, you head to the kitchen to fix a drink or immerse yourself in your phone. It's easiest to just not engage.
- C.
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  What? Go out with moms? You'd rather stay home than feel like you don't belong.
9.
How often do you put others' needs and well-being before your own? (think of family, clients, your boss etc)
- A.
  Always
- B.
  Often
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Rarely
- E.
  Never
10.
When you're with friends or family who have children, you feel excluded...
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- A.
  Always
- B.
  Often
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Rarely
- E.
  Never
11.
When it comes to talking about your circumstances....
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- A.
  I'm open and honest. If it makes people uncomfortable, that's their problem.
- B.
  I'll talk about it if I'm asked. I'm not going to burden people with my problems when they don't want to hear about it.
- C.
  I'm not ready and they won't understand. I'm not going to open myself up to people's judgments.
12.
When it comes to self-care...
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- A.
  I'm all over it! I love to take time for myself to do whatever brings me pleasure and I do it unapologetically!
- B.
  What? Who has time for themselves these days!
- C.
  Well, I set aside time for me to relax or do what I want but my to-do list is haunting me the whole time.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Your self-worth is…beginning to wake up.
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Friend, you may have trouble believing this, but you’ve got a lot going for you! You're humble, kind and love to make other people happy. AND, there's a beautiful, fulfilling childfree life waiting for you...but you've fallen into society's trap that tells you only mothers are worthy in this world and that caring for your own children is the only way to feel fulfilled. How does this self-worth block impact you? You’re likely triggered by anything to do with pregnancy and children. You feel left out. And when someone questions your actions, you feel judged and misunderstood.Boundaries are a bit of a sore spot, too. You’re scared to say ‘no’ even when it’s in your best interest. Not to mention, the possibility of confrontation tends to freak you out…Luckily, you just need to open up one eye to start awakening your worth!“Your value doesn't decrease based on someone's inability to see your worth.” — UnknownReady to awaken your worth? Try these 3 strategies...1. Practice. Say "no" to something you know isn't right for you. Start small. Notice the next time you are feeling obligated to say "yes" to something, be it a baby shower, an opportunity or even just a second helping of food that you feel rude turning down. Notice the discomfort and let it go.2. Do something you love. Give yourself permission to do or indulge in something you love. Whether it's savouring a guilt-free piece of cake, taking a long hot bath or splurging on a great pair of jeans, allow yourself to find the joy in it, unapologetically.3. Visualize. Empower yourself by taking responsibility for your emotional state. Close your eyes and envision yourself in a power stance. Standing, looking up, arms outstretched. Repeat to yourself, "I am bold, I am courageous, I have the power to live my best life".For a little extra something something, have a listen to my Awakening Worth playlist while you're visualizing!Hey Beautiful! I’m Sheri JohnsonI’m a spiritual life coach who helps childless women — just like you — uncover their self-worth and sense of belonging.After 3 miscarriages and 6 years of infertility, my husband and I made a decision to refocus on living joyful, fulfilling lives without children. In my own search for healing and change, I discovered a formula for releasing all the annoying triggers, letting go of societal norms and embracing my own unique and unconventional path. Now my favorite thing is watching my clients experience the transformation that comes with building self-worth. They walk away from my programs with a deep inner sense of confidence that has their mom-friends wondering where this new person came from. Check out these amazing resources to develop your own worthiness.1. Subscribe to The Awakening Worth Podcast where we walk the childless path together and talk about everything to do with awakening worth so you, too, can live a joyful, fulfilling life!2. Checkout this free PDF download. I share my top 5 secrets for embracing your childFREE life and the most common blocks to feeling worthy.3. Follow me on Instagram. From tips for joyful, childless living to journal prompts, and affirmations to inspiration quotes, I’ve got you covered!Plus expect to see me in your inbox a few times a week with guidance on living a joyful, childfree life!
2.
Your self-worth is…stretching its muscles!
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Friend, you’re beginning to embrace your unique path! You've questioned the societal belief that motherhood is valued above all else. You're starting to believe that you are worthy of a joyful, fulfilling life, even without children, but you're still unsure as to how to truly embrace it.How is this impacting you? You’re likely still feeling like you don't truly belong anywhere and you're still triggered by someone who treats you differently or makes you feel excluded or bad about not having kids. Standing up for what you believe in or putting a voice to your story is also a challenge. You're afraid of being judged or that people just won't get it.“Never measure your self-worth by what others think you should have become.” — UnknownReady to further awaken your worth? Try these 3 strategies...1. Practice . Notice when you're feeling small or inadequate. Practice talking about your journey through childlessness and take ownership of it as though it's something you're proud of. Begin talking about it in a safe place first. 2. Write. Explore your feelings about childlessness in a journal. Are you feeling any sort of shame, guilt or self-blame? What negative feelings are you associating with your circumstances? Recognizing is the first step to releasing. Allow your pen to flow through these answers.3. Visualize. Empower yourself by taking responsibility for your emotional state. Close your eyes and envision yourself in a power stance. Standing, looking up, arms outstretched. Repeat to yourself, "I am worthy and I am choosing to live the joyful life I deserve!"For a little extra something, have a listen to my Awakening Worth playlist while you're visualizing or journaling!Hey Beautiful! I’m Sheri JohnsonI’m a spiritual life coach who helps childless women — just like you — uncover their self-worth and sense of belonging After 3 miscarriages and 6 years of infertility, my husband and I made a decision to refocus on living joyful, fulfilling lives without children. In my own search for healing and change, I discovered a formula for releasing all the annoying triggers, letting go of societal norms and embracing my own unique and unconventional path. Now my favorite thing is watching my clients experience the transformation that comes with building self-worth. They walk away from my programs with a deep inner sense of confidence that has their mom-friends wondering where this new person came from. Check out these amazing resources to develop your own worthiness.1. Subscribe to The Awakening Worth Podcast where we walk the childless path together and talk about everything to do with awakening worth so you, too, can live a joyful, fulfilling life!2. Checkout this free PDF download. I share my top 5 secrets for embracing your childFREE life and the most common blocks to feeling worthy3. Follow me on Instagram. From tips for joyful, childless living to journal prompts, and affirmations to inspiration quotes, I’ve got you covered!Plus expect to see me in your inbox daily for the next few days and then weekly with guidance on living a joyful, childfree life!
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Your self-worth is…awake!
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Friend, you’re almost there! You are someone who is honouring her boundaries, desires and emotions. But you've still found yourself floating between childless and childfree. There are days when you feel as though you've risen above the whole societal belief that mothers are somehow better and other days when you fall back into old patterns of thinking.You're also still triggered here and there by the incessant kid-talk amongst your mom friends. Or that old feeling of being excluded creeps up on you. And you still haven't found the courage to open up a meaningful conversation in answer to the question, "do you have kids?" There's still a small part of you that could use a level-up in order to fully awaken your self-worth.“Self-worth is so vital to your happiness. If you don't feel good about you, it's hard to feel good about anything else” — Sandy HaleReady to awaken the full depth your worth? Try these 3 strategies...1. Practice courage. Start small. Notice the next time you are feeling like you can't speak your mind or put words to your feelings. Take a small step toward being vulnerable and expressing your voice.2. Write. Explore self-judgment in your journal. When you feel triggered or excluded, listen to your internal critic. What is she saying to you? How can you turn that criticism into a positive declaration or mantra?3. Visualize. Empower yourself by taking responsibility for your emotional state. Close your eyes and envision yourself in a power stance. Standing, looking up, arms outstretched. Repeat to yourself, "I am liberating myself from my wounds and becoming my true self!"For a little extra something, have a listen to my Awakening Worth playlist while you're visualizing or journaling!Hey Beautiful! I’m Sheri JohnsonI’m a spiritual life coach who helps childless women — just like you — uncover their self-worth and sense of belonging After 3 miscarriages and 6 years of infertility, my husband and I made a decision to refocus on living joyful, fulfilling lives without children. In my own search for healing and change, I discovered a formula for releasing all the annoying triggers, letting go of societal norms and embracing my own unique and unconventional path. Now my favorite thing is watching my clients experience the transformation that comes with building self-worth. They walk away from my programs with a deep inner sense of confidence that has their mom-friends wondering where this new person came from. Check out these amazing resources to develop your own worthiness.1. Subscribe to The Awakening Worth Podcast where we walk the childless path together and talk about everything to do with awakening worth so you, too, can live a joyful, fulfilling life!2. Checkout this free PDF download. I share my top 5 secrets for embracing your childFREE life and the most common blocks to feeling worthy3. Follow me on Instagram. From tips for joyful, childless living to journal prompts, and affirmations to inspiration quotes, I’ve got you covered!Plus expect to see me in your inbox daily for the next few days and then weekly with guidance on living a joyful, childfree life!