The "Functional Façade"
Rapid Assessment
Are you thriving, or just holding it all together?
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On the outside, you’re the woman who handles it all. You’re successful, reliable, and the rock for everyone else. But on the inside, do you feel like you’re one crisis away from crumbling?
This 2-minute assessment measures your 'Façade Fracture Risk'—the likelihood that your 'Strong Woman' persona is actually sabotaging your happiness.
It’s time to check the foundation before the house falls down.
Instruction: Count how many times you answer "YES".
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The Rest Guilt: When you have a moment of downtime, do you immediately feel guilty or anxious that you should be doing something "productive"?
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The Silent Resentment: Do you often say "yes" to requests because it’s easier than saying "no," only to feel angry and resentful about it later?
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The "Fine" Reflex: When someone asks how you are, is your automatic response "I'm fine!" or "I'm good!" even when you feel overwhelmed or sad?
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The Solo Burden: Do you believe that if you want something done right (or done at all), you have to do it yourself?
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The Fraud Fear: Despite your achievements, do you secretly worry that one day people will find out you don't actually know what you're doing?
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The Numbing: Do you find yourself needing a glass of wine, hours of scrolling, or specific distractions just to "come down" from the stress of your day?
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The Body Signals: Do you suffer from unexplained headaches, jaw clenching, chronic fatigue, or stomach issues that doctors say are "just stress"?
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The Emotional Wall: Do you feel lonely even when you are surrounded by people who love you, because you feel they don't know the real you?
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The Validation Trap: Does a criticism or a mistake at work ruin your entire day (or week), making you feel worthless?
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The Secret Wish: Do you sometimes secretly wish for a minor illness or injury just so you’d have a socially acceptable excuse to stop and rest?
The Results
If you answered "YES" to 0-3 questions:
Result: The Reinforced Foundation You have healthy coping mechanisms in place. While you experience stress (who doesn't?), you generally know how to set boundaries and prioritize your well-being.
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Your Next Step: Subscribe to the Worthy Woman Newsletter to keep your boundaries sharp.
If you answered "YES" to 4-7 questions:
Result: The Hairline Fracture Warning Level: Moderate. You are functioning well on the surface, but the cracks are starting to show. You are likely operating in "survival mode" more often than you realize. You are maintaining the image of the Worthy Woman, but you aren't actually feeling worthy.
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The Reality Check: You can keep this up for another year or two, but eventually, the fatigue will win.
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Your Next Step: It is time to start setting internal boundaries before these hairline fractures become a break.
If you answered "YES" to 8-10 questions:
Result: The Full Façade Fracture Warning Level: Critical. You are in the "Danger Zone" of high-functioning burnout. Your entire identity is currently wrapped up in what you do for others, rather than who you are. You are carrying a weight that was never yours to carry, and your body/mind is screaming for you to put it down.
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The Hard Truth: You are waiting for permission to stop. Permission is not coming from the outside. You have to grant it to yourself.
Your 'Functional Façade' is costing you more than you think.
In the full Worthy Woman Protocol, we don't just put a band-aid on stress. We use the comprehensive Façade Fracture Scorecard (a deep-dive diagnostic tool) to pinpoint exactly where you are losing your power; mentally, physically, and emotionally; and then we rebuild your foundation from the ground up.
Don't wait for the collapse.
Let's review your results and talk about how to get you back to yourself.