Has Your Superwoman Cape Turned to Kryptonite?

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Quiz Questions

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Do you feel socially pressured to conform to mainstream standards of beauty or grooming to be hired, prosperously paid, promoted, and/or romantically partnered?
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- A.
  OFTEN - "The margin of acceptance is considerably narrow for women who look like me."
- B.
  SOMETIMES - "It depends on the situation and who I want to impress."
- C.
  SELDOM - "I don't worry about others approval because I am the CEO of me, and I approve of myself."
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When you are the minority member in the room, do you feel compelled to edit or "code-switch" the way you speak, to be seen, heard, and respected?
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  OFTEN - " I can't afford to be perceived as less intelligent, competent, or professional than my counterparts."
- B.
  SOMETIMES - "If the vibe requires that I demonstrate my verbal prowess, then I am poised and ready to win Olympic gold!"
- C.
  SELDOM - " I know I belong in any room I choose to enter; so, what you see and hear is the true representation of the woman I am!
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Do you suppress your thoughts and feelings to avoid having your perspective weaponized against you by your counterparts?
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  OFTEN - "It's self-preservation!"
- B.
  SOMETIMES - "It depends on if my silence is more toxic than speaking-up about a specific subject or situation."
- C.
  SELDOM - " I am committed to being the real change I want to see in the world!"
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Is it difficult for you to say "no" to requests which violate your values and/or personal boundaries?
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  OFTEN - "I don't want to be viewed as a troublemaker."
- B.
  SOMETIMES - "You have to go along to get along."
- C.
  SELDOM - "If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything!"
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Do you feel you must work harder, skip breaks, and sacrifice rest to "get ahead" or "get things done"?
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  OFTEN - "I don't know any other way!"
- B.
  SOMETIMES - "I work hard to earn the privilege to play hard!"
- C.
  SELDOM - "I am learning to work smarter, not harder!"
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Do you have a tendency to yield to the expectations and demands of other people, to the detriment of betraying yourself?
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  OFTEN - "If I don't comply, then there will be negative consequences, and I will become the scapegoat."
- B.
  SOMETIMES - "If I believe my sacrifice will produce the best result"
- C.
  SELDOM - "Betraying myself is not an option!"
7.
Does taking care of everyone else deplete your time and energy to the point of neglecting yourself?
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  OFTEN - "I put everybody and everything else before me."
- B.
  SOMETIMES - "Until circumstances force me to do something different."
- C.
  SELDOM - "If the investment of my time and energy is not a win/win; then there's no deal!"
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Are you reluctant to ask for help when you need it?
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- A.
  OFTEN - "If I want something done right, I do it myself."
- B.
  SOMETIMES - "It depends on the situation."
- C.
  SELDOM - "Collaboration yields a better return on time and energy than being The Lone Rangerette!"
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Does perfectionism sabotage your best intentions to make progress with your goals?
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  OFTEN - "I seriously struggle with overthinking and analysis paralysis."
- B.
  SOMETIMES - "It depends on the nature of my goals."
- C.
  SELDOM - "Done is better than perfect!"
10.
When you experience failure, loss, or rejection do you see these plot twists as growth opportunities?
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  OFTEN - "Disappointments and setbacks are feedback to grow better from, rather than bitter."
- B.
  SOMETIMES - "I am learning how to change the things I can; accept the things I can't, and to know the difference."
- C.
  SELDOM - "When things go south, I take that as a stop sign and abandon ship ."
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When you feel tired, do you give yourself permission to rest?
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  OFTEN - "I schedule rest as a regular part of my routine."
- B.
  SOMETIMES - "It depends on the priorities of my to-do list."
- C.
  SELDOM - "Only if my body demands that I do."
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When you talk to yourself, do you speak with love and compassion?
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  OFTEN - " I am my own best friend!"
- B.
  SOMETIMES - "I am a work in progress."
- C.
  SELDOM - "I seriously struggle with believing I am enough."

Quiz Outcomes

1.
You are a Human Shapeshifter!
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You are perceived as highly intelligent, articulate, and beautifully put together. Your genius as a high achiever and masterful code-switcher make you the cherry-picked, diversity and inclusion ambassador, among various corporate and social organizations. You live by the mantra, "I'm not just excellent at what I do, my 'performance' proves I am the best!"Although your vigorous work ethic and impressive track record have opened historically closed doors; the relentless pressure imposed leaves you teetering on the edge of anxiety and burnout. Since mainstream culture has rewarded you for disassociating from authentic parts of yourself, it is difficult for you to feel safe and secure.According to the allostatic load model of modern medicine, this kind of persistent and cumulative stress causes significant wear-and-tear on your body, and can negatively impact your immune, digestive, cardiovascular, and reproductive systems. It's also what makes superwomen, like YOU, more vulnerable to a range of health complications and lifestyle challenges excessively associated with populations of color (e.g. obesity, heart disease, high-blood pressure, diabetes, and premature death).But don't worry!Here are three Phoenix moves you can practice right now, to course correct your self-care, as the CEO of Y-O-U:1) Before you start making premium deposits into everyone and everything else, check-in with yourself, FIRST! What do you need to feel at peace, confident, and secure?2) Explore what makes you valuable beyond your performance, accomplishments, and titles. What makes you feel most authentically seen, heard, and supported? 3) Implement and enforce boundaries which consistently shift you from performance into relaxation and rejuvenation mode. Set "do not disturb" hours on your electronic devices so you can practice and benefit from the rich rewards of rest.Need more support? Let's talk!Hi, I'm Lauren Fowler, MA, CPC.As a Certified Life Strategist and Culture Catalyst, I am here to help you eliminate overwhelm, anxiety, and burnout. I am also the Founder of Sankofa Phoenix Institute (SPI), a school of self-image exclusively dedicated to super-serving the intersectional identities and human experiences of ambitious Black women. Too often, we hear about the health, wealth, and relationship disparities between Black women and our counterparts. Yet, we continue to struggle with how to eliminate the toxic seeds and roots which perpetuate them. The plain truth is that race and gender have been intentionally manipulated all over the world to create a caste and class system. No one is exempt! Therefore, when we study our history and the impact of cultural bias, we discover that the Strong Black Woman and Superwoman profiles did not solely manifest from raw ambition, but out of the necessity to survive a patriarchal and race-based society!Ready to unmute, unmask, and uncloak from the impostor syndrome of hustle and grind culture?Book a complimentary clarity callto explore my signature program, Be True to You, and how to reclaim your peace, maximize your power, own your brilliance, and celebrate the full embodiment of your roots!What's next? Join the SPI Tribe to receive details about future programs, events, and valuable resources. I can't wait to meet you on the inside! "If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive." ~ Audre Lorde
2.
You are a People-Pleaser!
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You possess a relentless "can-do" spirit and work ethic, which magnetizes people to you and makes you feel like a VIP. You also appear to have internalized the belief that performing as a "taskmaster" is what makes you an asset to employers, dependable to family, and priceless to friends. However, working in perpetual overdrive and neglecting to enforce healthy boundaries is a proven recipe to crash and burn!According to the allostatic load model of modern medicine, this kind of persistent and cumulative stress causes significant wear-and-tear on your body, and can negatively impact your immune, digestive, cardiovascular, and reproductive systems. It's also what makes superwomen, like YOU, more vulnerable to a range of health complications and lifestyle challenges excessively associated with populations of color (e.g. obesity, heart disease, high-blood pressure, diabetes, and premature death).But don't worry!Here are three Phoenix moves you can practice right now, to course correct your self-care, as the CEO of Y-O-U:1) Examine what you tolerate. What's the return on the investment of your time, talent, and tangible contributions? Clock your hours. Timestamp your work whenever possible and invoice accordingly! Your receipts teach people how to treat you!2) Trust your instincts. Pay attention to the intuitive signals your body sends you. The acronym H.A.L.T. helps you check-in with your head, heart, and gut before you become too hungry, angry, lonely, and tired. It also serves as a reminder to ask for the support you need and prioritize the rest you deserve. 3) Practice saying "no" to create and enforce healthy boundaries. There are only 24 hours in a day! Boundaries you fail to enforce do not necessarily exist in the conscious awareness of others. Need more support? Let's talk!Hi, I'm Lauren Fowler, MA, CPC.As a Certified Life Strategist and Culture Catalyst, I am here to help you eliminate overwhelm, anxiety, and burnout. I am also the Founder of Sankofa Phoenix Institute (SPI), a school of self-image exclusively dedicated to super-serving the intersectional identities and human experiences of ambitious Black women. Too often, we hear about the health, wealth, and relationship disparities between Black women and our counterparts. Yet, we continue to struggle with how to eliminate the toxic seeds and roots which perpetuate them. The plain truth is that race and gender have been intentionally manipulated all over the world to create a caste and class system. No one is exempt! Therefore, when we study our history and the impact of cultural bias, we discover that the Strong Black Woman and Superwoman profiles did not solely manifest from raw ambition, but out of the necessity to survive a patriarchal and raced-based society!Ready to unmute, unmask, and uncloak from the impostor syndrome of hustle and grind culture?Book a complimentary clarity callto explore my signature program, Be True to You, and how to reclaim your peace, maximize your power, own your brilliance, and celebrate the full embodiment of your roots! What's next? Join the SPI Tribe to receive details about future programs, events, and valuable resources. I can't wait to meet you on the inside! "If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive." ~ Audre Lorde
3.
You are a Perfectionist!
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You are a profound thinker with wise instincts. The genius of your head and heart have gifted you with the insights of a world-class visionary and superstar performer. You have a reputation for meticulously studying the details and delivering with impeccable precision. You live by the mantra, "do it right, or don't do it all!"When overwhelmed, you are prone to overthink and procrastinate. Once analysis paralysis sets in, your inner critic relentlessly taunts you about "not being good enough" or having "lost control". As a result, the escalating stress makes you vulnerable to anxiety and burnout.According to the allostatic load model of modern medicine, this kind of persistent and cumulative stress causes significant wear-and-tear on your body, and can negatively impact your immune, digestive, cardiovascular, and reproductive systems. It's also what makes superwomen, like YOU, more vulnerable to a range of health complications and lifestyle challenges excessively associated with populations of color (e.g. obesity, heart disease, high-blood pressure, diabetes, and premature death).But don't worry!Here are three Phoenix moves you can practice right now, to course correct your self-care, as the CEO of Y-O-U: 1) Use restorative breathwork to center yourself. Inhale through your nose for a count of 4. Hold your breath for a count of 2. Exhale through your mouth for a count of 5. Repeat as many times as needed, until your sense of peace is restored. 2) Speak with "compassion" and "curiosity" to yourself rather than condemnation. Ask yourself, what do you need to help you move through a specific challenge with greater ease? Eating a nutritiously flavorful meal, taking a 30-minute walk, or taking a nap can do wonders for the mind, body, and spirit! 3) Gift yourself consistently with creative play breaks. Creative play breaks are intentional windows of time scheduled within the confines of your normal workday or week. They allow therapeutic margin to delight in your favorite activities or explore new ones, to add a delightful spark of brilliance.Need more support? Let's talk!Hi, I'm Lauren Fowler, MA, CPC.As a Certified Life Strategist and Culture Catalyst, I am here to help you eliminate overwhelm, anxiety, and burnout. I am also the Founder of Sankofa Phoenix Institute (SPI), a school of self-image exclusively dedicated to super-serving the intersectional identities and human experiences of ambitious, Black women. Too often, we hear about the health, wealth, and relationship disparities between Black women and our counterparts. Yet, we continue to struggle with how to eliminate the toxic seeds and roots which perpetuate them. The plain truth is that race and gender have been intentionally manipulated all over the world to create a caste and class system. No one is exempt! Therefore, when we study our history and the impact of cultural bias, we learn that the Strong Black Woman and Superwoman profiles did not solely manifest from raw ambition, but out of the necessity to survive a patriarchal and raced-based society!Ready to unmute, unmask, and uncloak from the impostor syndrome of hustle and grind culture?Book a complimentary clarity callto explore my 12-week program, Be True to You, and how to reclaim your peace, maximize your power, own your brilliance, and celebrate the full embodiment of your roots! What's next?Join the SPI Tribe to receive details about future programs, events, and valuable resources. I can't wait to meet you on the inside!"There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not lead single issue lives" ~ Audre Lorde
4.
You are a Queen Boss!
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You are the living embodiment of the legendary Phoenix, battle-tested by fire and resurrected from the ashes! Rather than settle for what the world tells you to tolerate, you challenge it to do better! You are intentional about learning from your mistakes, failures, and regrets. You live by the mantra, "no pressure, no diamonds!"Nevertheless, you are NOT invincible! What may have worked fabulously for you in the past, may no longer be the best fit for you now and looking into your future. Therefore, the profound and lifelong responsibility of deciding what to keep, delete, and add are the primary triggers associated with your stress profile.According to the allostatic load model of modern medicine, this kind of persistent stress (when left unchecked) causes significant wear-and-tear on your body, and can negatively impact your immune, digestive, cardiovascular, and reproductive systems. It's also what makes superwomen, like YOU, more vulnerable to health complications and lifestyle challenges, excessively associated with populations of color (e.g. obesity, heart disease, high-blood pressure, diabetes, and premature death).But don't worry! Here are three Phoenix moves you can put into practice right now, to course correct your self-care, as the CEO of Y-O-U:1) Respect and own all your numbers. Whatever chronological age you are now, is NOT the new 30, 40, 50, etc.! Every year you live is another chapter of wisdom added. Use it to elevate your standards of self-love, not betray them! 2) Stay on top of any new symptoms. Is your stress or anxiety showing up as chronic bouts of insomnia, mood swings, poor concentration, or unwelcomed changes in your libido? Depending on your season of life, these frustrating symptoms may be indications of hormonal shifts associated with perimenopause, menopause, or post menopause. Allow these natural stages of womanhood to deepen your self-awareness and guide you into advanced levels of self-care.3) Re-evaluate the status of all your affairs on a consistent basis. Decluttering our lives includes people as well as things! Never hesitate to remove anything, or reposition anyone, who no longer serves your best interests. Need more support? Let's talk!Hi, I'm Lauren Fowler, MA, CPC.As a Certified Life Strategist and Culture Catalyst, I am here to help you eliminate overwhelm, anxiety, and burnout. I am also the Founder of Sankofa Phoenix Institute (SPI), a school of self-image exclusively dedicated to super-serving the intersectional identities and human experiences of ambitious Black women. Too often, we hear about the health, wealth, and relationship disparities between Black women and our counterparts. Yet, we continue to struggle with how to eliminate the toxic seeds and roots which perpetuate them. The plain truth is that race, gender and age have been intentionally manipulated all over the world to create a caste and class system. No one is exempt! Therefore, when we study our history and the impact of cultural bias, we discover that the Strong Black Woman and Superwoman profiles did not solely manifest from raw ambition, but out of the necessity to survive a patriarchal, race-based, and youth obsessed society!Ready to unmute, unmask, and uncloak from the impostor syndrome of hustle and grind culture?Book a complimentary clarity call to explore my signature program, Be True to You, and how to protect your peace, maximize your power, own your brilliance, and celebrate the full embodiment of your roots.What's next?Join the SPI Tribe to receive details about future offers, events, and valuable resources. I can't wait to meet you on the inside!"There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not lead single issue lives." ~ Audre Lorde