A Little About You
Important: This is an educational self-reflection tool, not a validated psychological test, clinical assessment, screening instrument, or diagnosis. Your score is intended only to help you notice patterns in how your time, responsibilities, and personal margin are currently structured. It should not be used to make medical or mental-health decisions.
I have less than two hours a week that feel truly mine, with no obligations attached.
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Never/Rarely (0)
Sometimes (1)
Often (2)
Almost Always (3)
I regularly postpone things that matter to me because other responsibilities take priority.
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Never/Rarely (0)
Sometimes (1)
Often (2)
Almost Always (3)
When I imagine adding one more thing to my week, I notice an immediate sense of tension, dread, or exhaustion.
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Never/Rarely (0)
Sometimes (1)
Often (2)
Almost Always (3)
I am the person others call first when something goes wrong — even when it is not my responsibility to fix it.
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Never/Rarely (0)
Sometimes (1)
Often (2)
Almost Always (3)
I manage logistics, emotions, or care for people who do not regularly reciprocate that labor for me.
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Never/Rarely (0)
Sometimes (1)
Often (2)
Almost Always (3)
I feel guilty resting, even when no one is asking anything of me in that moment.
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Never/Rarely (0)
Sometimes (1)
Often (2)
Almost Always (3)
I often feel tired but still have difficulty fully relaxing or mentally switching off.
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Never/Rarely (0)
Sometimes (1)
Often (2)
Almost Always (3)
I notice stress signals — such as tension, disrupted sleep, or changes in my usual routines — that I tend to push through.
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Never/Rarely (0)
Sometimes (1)
Often (2)
Almost Always (3)
By the end of many days, I feel too depleted to be as present as I want to be with the people I love most.
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Never/Rarely (0)
Sometimes (1)
Often (2)
Almost Always (3)
I sometimes stop mentioning what I need because asking can feel like one more difficult task.
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Never/Rarely (0)
Sometimes (1)
Often (2)
Almost Always (3)
Add up your scores and enter the number in the box below.Never/Rarely (0), Sometimes (1), Often (2), Almost Always (3)
First Name
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Email Address
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What made you curious about time poverty?
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I feel like I never have enough time
I am carrying too many responsibilities
I am curious about the concept
I am interested in the Women’s Walk, Dr. Thompson's program built for Black Women to address Time Poverty
Other
What is the biggest claim on your time right now?
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Work/Career
Leadership responsibilities
Parenting
Caregiving for family
Marriage/Partnership
Church or ministry responsibilities
Household management
Financial stress
Emotional support for others
Health/wellness responsibilities
Community commitments
Other
If three additional hours each week genuinely belonged to you — no obligations, no guilt, no catching up — what would you want those hours to be for?
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Email updates from Dr. Monique Thompson
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Yes, I would like to receive email updates from Dr. Monique Thompson about time poverty, Women’s Walk, educational resources, events, and related programs. I understand I can unsubscribe at any time.
No, I would not
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This audit is for education and self-reflection only. It is not a clinical or diagnostic test.
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