Mom Life Leadership Survey — Chief of Mom Life

Question 1 of 16

When you think about your Mom Life these days, which statement feels closest to your day-to-day experience?

Most days I feel like I do not have space to be anything outside of my responsibilities as a Mom Many days feel hard to keep up with Many days feel like I'm responding to whatever needs to happen next Some things feel intentional, but many days still feel reactive I feel mostly intentional about how our family life runs

Question 2 of 16 · Optional

Which of these are a regular part of leading your Mom Life?

Select all that apply.

Question 3 of 16

In your household, who usually keeps track of most of those details?

Mostly me We share it fairly evenly It changes depending on the situation

Question 4 of 16

When other people in your household are responsible for something, which statement best describes what usually happens?

They generally know what needs to happen and follow through without me having to think about it. They usually handle it, but I still need to keep track of whether it happens. They help when I ask or remind them. I usually end up taking care of it myself. This does not apply to my household.

Question 5 of 16

When family life becomes chaotic or stressful, what usually happens?

I usually take on the responsibility of figuring it out We eventually create a routine or system that helps We talk about it but things usually stay the same We mostly push through and hope things settle down

Question 6 of 16

How much of your household currently runs on clear routines or systems (for example schedules, responsibilities, or regular rhythms)?

Almost none Very little Some of it Most of it

Question 7 of 16 · Optional

What makes it difficult to create or maintain systems that help your Mom Life run more smoothly?

Select all that apply.

I do not have enough time or energy to set them up. It is difficult to get other people to participate consistently. Our schedules or needs change too often for systems to stick. I start systems, but they are difficult to maintain. I am not always sure what kind of system would help. Our systems generally work well for us. Something else:

Question 8 of 16

When you think about your priorities in this season of motherhood, which statement feels closest to your experience?

I rarely have time to think about priorities I mostly respond to whatever the day requires I have some sense of my priorities but they shift often I feel very clear about what matters most right now

Question 9 of 16

When you think about who you are today, which statement feels closest to your experience?

I am still figuring out how motherhood fits with the rest of who I am I often feel pulled so strongly by responsibilities that it's hard to stay connected to myself I feel connected to parts of myself beyond motherhood, though it takes intention I feel grounded in who I am, even as motherhood continues to evolve my life

Question 10 of 16

In your current season of Mom Life, how often do you feel connected to the parts of yourself that matter most (interests, ambitions, rest, creativity, growth)?

Almost never Rarely Sometimes Often

Question 11 of 16

When you think about the kind of family life you want to build, how clear does that direction feel right now?

I rarely have space to think about the bigger picture of our family life I occasionally think about it, but daily life usually takes over I have a general sense of direction, but it is still evolving I feel very clear about the values and direction guiding our family life

Question 12 of 16 · Optional

What feels most challenging about leading your Mom Life right now?

Question 13 of 16 · Optional

Which areas of Mom Life would you most want more clarity or support in right now?

Select all that apply.

Gaining clarity on what matters most and making decisions with less overwhelm Navigating the mental load and invisible work of running a family Creating systems and routines that make daily life run more smoothly Staying connected to myself — my interests, ambitions, and sense of direction Finding a community of Moms thinking about Mom Life in a similar way

Question 14 of 16

Which stage of motherhood best reflects your current season?

Check all that apply.

Expecting or infant (<1 year old) Young children (1–4 years old) Elementary years (5–10 years old) Middle or high school years (11–18 years old) Adult children

Question 15 of 16

Which best describes your current parenting/household situation?

Parenting with a spouse or partner in the same household Primarily parenting on my own Co-parenting across households Blended or stepfamily Another arrangement Prefer not to say

Question 16 of 16

Which best describes your current role in this season of Mom Life?

I work full-time I work part-time I am primarily a stay-at-home parent I run my own business or am self-employed I am currently in transition Other

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