Are You Thriving…
Or Simply Surviving?
15 Questions To Discover Whether Stress Has Quietly Taken Over Your Life
A 2-minute self-check for the high-achieving person who feels like they've lost their spark.
Many successful people don't realize they're living in chronic stress until one day they notice they're no longer enjoying their life.
Check "Yes" for every statement that feels true for you and add up the number of times you answer, ’ Yes ’.
Scoring
0–3 YES answers: You're Still Connected to Yourself
Life can be stressful, but you're still maintaining a connection to joy, purpose, and the things that matter most. Keep protecting those habits and boundaries—they're what help prevent burnout before it starts.
4–7 YES answers: Stress May Be Quietly Taking Over
You may still be functioning well, but stress is beginning to crowd out joy, rest, and the things that make life meaningful. This is the perfect time to make small changes before survival mode becomes your new normal.
8–11 YES answers: You've Been Carrying Too Much for Too Long
You've likely become very good at pushing through, showing up, and taking care of everyone else. But somewhere along the way, you may have lost touch with yourself. You don't need to work harder—you need the right tools to calm your nervous system, reconnect with what matters, and start feeling like yourself again. I can help change this for you!
12–15 YES answers: You're Surviving When You Deserve to Be Thriving
You've probably spent months—or even years—holding everything together while quietly running on empty. You may look successful on the outside, but inside you're exhausted, disconnected, or wondering where your joy went.
The good news is that this isn't who you are—it's often what happens when chronic stress keeps your brain and body stuck in survival mode. With the right support, practical tools, and consistent action, it's absolutely possible to feel calmer, more energized, and genuinely excited about your life again. This is my superpower, and I would love to change this for you!
If your results surprised you, you're not alone.
Many of my clients are caring, capable, high-achieving people who didn't realize how much stress had slowly become their "normal." Together, we use practical, evidence-based tools to calm the nervous system, reduce overwhelm, build healthier habits, and help you rediscover the joy, energy, and confidence that's been buried beneath years of simply getting through the day.
*This quiz is not a diagnosis; it is designed to help you notice patterns that are common in chronic stress, burnout, Anhedonia, and high-functioning depression. If your results resonate, it may be a sign that it's time to slow down, pay attention, and seek support.
I would love to help you.
As a certified life coach, I help people who look like they're holding it all together but privately feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in survival mode. Together, we focus on calming the nervous system, reducing stress, rebuilding healthy habits, and creating more joy, resilience, and fulfillment—without having to relive every painful experience from the past.
Life can be transformed. I’ve done it for myself and many, many clients. I can help you too.