sarah@movingmountainsmama.com
For each statement, choose Yes if it feels true for you right now, or No if it doesn’t.
1. I constantly keep track of family schedules and appointments.
2. I’m usually the one who notices when something at home is running low.
3. I often manage meal planning, grocery lists, and cooking.
4. I keep mental tabs on my children’s homework, school events, or projects.
5. I’m the one who remembers birthdays, holidays, or family traditions.
6. I often handle the emotional needs of my children.
7. I absorb and manage my partner’s stress or emotions.
8. I’m the go-to person when extended family needs help or reminders.
9. I often feel like the “default parent” or caregiver.
10. I juggle household chores with little recognition.
11. I do tasks faster myself rather than delegate.
12. I rarely get uninterrupted time just for myself.
13. I manage the logistics of family outings, trips, or vacations.
14. I often wake up at night remembering things I “still need to do.”
15. I feel pressure to keep the house “presentable” for others.
16. I’m responsible for medical or dental appointments for family members.
17. I often track everyone’s clothes, shoes, and supplies.
18. I am responsible for following up on school or childcare communication.
19. I often feel guilty when I take time for myself.
20. I am the one who tracks bills, budgets, or financial planning.
21. I often feel my personal ambitions or career goals are “on hold.”
22. I feel torn between being a “good mom” and pursuing my own goals.
23. I carry guilt when I work on my career instead of family needs.
24. I feel like there’s never enough time or energy to focus on my personal projects.
25. I sometimes feel resentful that others don’t notice my invisible work.
26. I sometimes feel resentful that others don’t notice my invisible work.
27. I sometimes feel resentful that others don’t notice my invisible work.