What's Your Overwhelm Zone?

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Quiz Questions

1.
Which stage of parenting best describes where you're at right now?
- A.
  No Children Yet
- B.
  Young Kids at Home
- C.
  Older Kids at Home
- D.
  Empty Nester
- E.
  Child Free Home
2.
Which of the following household activities do you enjoy MOST, or feel like you do pretty well?
- A.
  Cooking & Food Prep
- B.
  Cleaning & Decluttering
- C.
  Budgeting & Managing Finances
- D.
  Planning & Organizing
3.
Which of the following household activities do you enjoy LEAST, or feel like you need the most help with?
- A.
  Cooking & Food Prep
- B.
  Cleaning & Decluttering
- C.
  Budgeting & Managing Finances
- D.
  Planning & Organizing
4.
Which of the following leisure activities do you enjoy MOST?
- A.
  Exercise or physical activity
- B.
  Socializing with friends
- C.
  Reading or watching TV
- D.
  Working on a project
5.
Which of the following leisure activities do you enjoy LEAST?
- A.
  Exercise or physical activity
- B.
  Socializing with friends
- C.
  Reading or watching TV
- D.
  Working on a project
6.
Which of the following causes you the MOST amount of stress or anxiety?
- A.
  Meal planning, grocery shopping, and/or cooking
- B.
  Trying to keep my house clean and/or keeping up with laundry and other chores
- C.
  Saving money & managing my budget
- D.
  Managing my time/schedule and trying to get everything done
7.
Which of the following causes you the LEAST amount of stress or anxiety?
- A.
  Meal planning, grocery shopping, and/or cooking
- B.
  Trying to keep my house clean and/or keeping up with laundry and other chores
- C.
  Saving money & managing my budget
- D.
  Managing my time/schedule and trying to get everything done
8.
Which of the following do you see as the biggest obstacle keeping you from achieving your goals?
- A.
  Lack of time
- B.
  Lack of money
- C.
  Too busy taking care of other people
- D.
  Fear of the unknown
- E.
  Lack of support
- F.
  Lack of energy
9.
Which of the following is MOST important to you right now?
- A.
  Having a home-cooked meal on the table every night
- B.
  Having a home that is clean & organized
- C.
  Sticking to a budget, saving money & having a good handle on my finances
- D.
  Being more productive with how I manage my time so that I can get more done
- E.
  Getting more support & accountability so I don't feel so alone
10.
Which of the following is LEAST important to you right now?
- A.
  Having a home-cooked meal on the table every night
- B.
  Having a home that is clean & organized
- C.
  Sticking to a budget, saving money & having a good handle on my finances
- D.
  Being more productive with how I manage my time so that I can get more done
- E.
  Getting more support & accountability so I don't feel so alone

Quiz Outcomes

1.
YOUR OVERWHELM ZONE: Meal Planning
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While you might be feeling stressed or overwhelmed in a number of areas right now, your assessment results indicate that your biggest source of stress right now is meal planning and preparation.This means that getting dinner on the table (and maybe even breakfast & lunch) tends to be a big stressor for you, and is likely one of your biggest sources of overwhelm and frustration. You may even feel anxious or angry at the thought of all those tasks related to planning, preparing, and even shopping for your food. And that is okay! Be sure to give yourself a LOT of grace right now, as you work to figure it out. Rome wasn't built in a day, and your effective system for getting dinner on the table might not happen overnight either.
2.
YOUR OVERWHELM ZONE: Financial Strain
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While you might be feeling stressed or overwhelmed in a number of areas right now, your assessment results indicate that your biggest source of stress right now is money.This means that things like managing your finances, sticking to a budget, saving money, or making ends meet are significant stressors for you, and are likely one of your biggest sources of overwhelm and frustration. Whether you've already experienced financial setbacks, or even if your livelihood is still secure, chances are the pressure is starting to build. You may even feel anxious or angry, or find yourself struggling with sleep.The first thing you need to know is that it is perfectly normal to feel stressed about money, especially in the aftermath of a pandemic that has dramatically impacted all aspects of our lives in a very short amount of time. You might be still just trying to get your bearings and figure out your routine, and that's okay. Be sure to give yourself a LOT of grace right now, even as you work to figure it out. Rome wasn't built in a day, and your effective system for getting a handle on your finances might not happen overnight either.That said, the quicker you can face your financial issues head on and form a plan, the less overwhelmed you will feel—guaranteed.
3.
YOUR OVERWHELM ZONE: Time Management
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While you might be feeling stressed or overwhelmed in a number of areas right now, your assessment results indicate that your biggest source of stress right now is time management & productivity.This means that things like organizing your schedule, maintaining a productive routine, and staying productive when things aren't just right are significant stressors for you, and likely your biggest sources of overwhelm and frustration. It's likely that your normal routine has been completely disrupted. You may even feel anxious or angry, or find yourself struggling with sleep.The first thing you need to know is that it is perfectly normal to feel stressed about life in general right now, especially in the aftermath of a pandemic that has dramatically impacted all aspects of our lives in a very short amount of time. You might be still just trying to get your bearings and figure out your routine, and that's okay. Be sure to give yourself a LOT of grace right now, even as you work to figure it out. Rome wasn't built in a day, and your effective system for staying productive might not happen overnight either.That said, the quicker you can get a handle on your schedule, goals, and priorities, then form a plan to actually execute, the less overwhelmed you will feel—guaranteed.
4.
YOUR OVERWHELM ZONE: Household Chores
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While you might be feeling stressed or overwhelmed in a number of areas right now, your assessment results indicate that your biggest source of stress right now is with managing your home & daily household responsibilities.This means that tasks such as keeping things neat & tidy, staying organized, and keeping up with the laundry and dishes and all those other things that keep getting dirty, are significant stressors for you, and likely your biggest sources of overwhelm and frustration. You may even feel anxious or angry, or find yourself struggling with sleep.The first thing you need to know is that it is perfectly normal to feel stressed about life in general right now, especially in the aftermath of a pandemic that has dramatically impacted all aspects of our lives in a very short amount of time. You might be still just trying to get your bearings and figure out your routine, and that's okay. Be sure to give yourself a LOT of grace right now, even as you work to figure it out. Rome wasn't built in a day, and your effective system for managing your home might not happen overnight either.That said, the quicker you can get a handle on all those daily duties, then form a plan to actually get things done faster and easier, the less overwhelmed you will feel—guaranteed.
5.
YOUR OVERWHELM ZONE: Feeling Disconnected
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While you might be feeling stressed or overwhelmed in a number of areas right now, your assessment results indicate that your biggest source of stress right now is with needing more support, feeling afraid, and feeling disconnected.While things like organizing your schedule, maintaining a healthy routine, and staying productive are likely significant stressors for you, it's possible that your biggest source of overwhelm and frustration comes from not having enough support, encouragement or accountability. It's likely that your normal routine has been completely disrupted. You may even feel anxious or angry and afraid, or find yourself struggling with sleep.The first thing you need to know is that it is perfectly normal to feel stressed about life in general right now, especially in the aftermath of a pandemic that has dramatically impacted all aspects of our lives in a very short amount of time. You might be still just trying to get your bearings and figure out your routine, and that's okay. Be sure to give yourself a LOT of grace right now, even as you work to figure it out. Rome wasn't built in a day, and your effective system for staying productive might not happen overnight either.That said, the quicker you can get yourself the support you need during this stressful time, as well as the guidance to help form a plan of action that will help you thrive, the less overwhelmed you will feel—guaranteed.

What's Your Overwhelm Zone?

Feeling a little overwhelmed? Use our simple assessment tool to discover where your biggest source of stress is coming from....as well as what to do about it so you can feel calm and in control.

Quiz Questions

Quiz Outcomes