Quiz: How Happy Is Your Heart?

When it comes to your financial status, you...

Feel genuinely happy whether or not you have a little or a lot in your bank account.

Never feel like you have enough, no matter how much (or little!) you have in your account.

Stressed and wishing you had more, but you're trying to be content with what you have. Trying...

have made progress feeling content no matter how much or little is in it, but sometimes still feel stressed or down about it, wishing you could have more security.

Right now, you are giving a lot of your time and resources to others which makes you feel...

Depleted and overwhelmed. Stuck and feeling helpless.

Tired and wishing you felt more fulfilled in this season of life.

Energized and excited with a sense of deep satisfaction.

Good, but it still feels like something is missing...

When it comes to the relationships in your life, you...

don't hold any grudges. You feel at peace.

have at least one or two that are troubling your heart--those you've had a hard time forgiving or they haven't forgiven you.

are deeply hurting and confused about how to find healing and peace from them.

say you've brushed off the hurt, but it's still nagging at you, or you've completely hardened yourself to others because of the hurt others have caused you.

In regards to your work (motherhood, student, or job), you feel...

Immensely satisfied and fulfilled in your roles.

Content and fulfilled most of the time but still feel that itch to be doing something else instead.

tired and unappreciated most of the time, wishing for something different.

Burnt out and worn down, in fact you've already given up on trying these days.

In general, you exercise about...

Once in a full moon.

A few times per month, sometimes taking short walks. Your activity level is off and on.

2-3 times per week to stay active.

4-5 times per week - you love a good sweat!

Physically, you...

are happy with your body, no matter what shape or size you are at.

feel depressed about how your body looks and have all but given up looking in the mirror.

know you could look better and are often insecure thinking about the way you look to others.

are content most of the time, but you still wish you could change some things about it.

Dwelling on what your thankful for or having a gratitude journal has...

never crossed your mind, why would it?

is a daily journaling practice you regularly do.

been a struggle in this season of life.

been something you've done before but in general don't feel it's necessary to do.

Discovering your purpose and gifts...

has given you deeper, longer lasting contentment and fulfillment in life.

is something you're still trying to discover.

is frustrating trying to figure out and you want to give up.

hasn't been a focus...you're just trying to survive life.

Laughing is...

something you find yourself doing on a daily basis!

something you find yourself doing maybe a few times per week.

something that hasn't been regular in this season of life.

something you haven't felt or experienced in far too long.

When you wake up, you feel...

refreshed and energized, ready to take on the day!

like you could have slept a bit longer, but you're content and ready to push through the day.

sluggish and tired, wishing you could go back to bed.

exhausted and perhaps depressed, forcing yourself to get out of bed.

In general, you...

make time for what you love (reading, running, dinner with friends, etc.) even amidst a busy schedule.

wish you had more time to do what you enjoy...but still do things on occasion.

haven't spent time doing something you enjoy and love for a while now, because you just don't have the time.

never spend time doing anything for yourself because...life.

When it comes to prayer and meditation, you...

do this on a daily basis and find joy in doing so.

do this often, but sometimes don't feel it helps.

do this on occasion, but only when you feel like you really need it.

rarely do this, if ever. It's not a practice you do much.

When you see someone in need, you...

turn the other way and pretend you don't see them.

feel frustrated and annoyed when they ask for your help.

pity them and wish you could help, but you're too busy. Maybe you can buy them something instead?

always pause and try to see if there's something you can do to help.

Your social media/TV/news usage is...

all day everyday.

limited or you've placed healthy boundaries around them (or don't use at all).

several times per day you tune in.

once or twice per day or sometimes you forget about it completely for days at a time.

What best describes what your feeling on a daily basis from the choices below...

joyful, deeply satisfied, purposeful, aligned, peaceful, healthy, and ready for the next adventure!

content but sometimes worried, tired but grateful, busy but steady, and looking to the next new thing for a change of the mundane pace.

confused, frustrated, lacking in many areas, working hard but failing to make progress, wishing for something else.

exhausted, overwhelmed, distracted, broken, and hopeless--unable to find a way out.

Quiz: How Happy Is Your Heart?

It's Time to Make a Big Shift

This isn't just wishful thinking anymore. You're scraping the bottom of the hope barrel. Perhaps many things that have caused this sadness were out of your control? Perhaps you've caused some of the heartbreak, loss, and emotional toil to your life? Regardless, you need to make some big shifts in your life to refine and restore your heart and soul. The best place to start is by talking to trusted friend about how you're feeling. Perhaps even seek a counselor to help you take a few steps forward in the right direction. Above all else, don't forget there's always hope for as long as you have breath to get you from where you are now to where you want to be--refreshed, renewed, revived. One suggestion I would make is to sign-up for a free course (limited amount of time) along with reading my book Refine & Restore: Revive Your Heart, Release Your Purpose. You can find out more about both of these resources here. www.refineandrestore.com Above all else, don't give up...and take that next small step with me to revive your heart.

You're Meant for So Much More

It's no surprise you've been feeling this way, but maybe you haven't wanted to admit it. You've been feeling stuck for too long. You're afraid of taking action, but this is exactly what you need to do. To get where you want to go you need to start to revive your heart and find true contentment and joy that you're lacking. I'd encourage you to find a trusted friend or counselor to talk to about how you're feeling. Perhaps even hire a life coach to give you the tools you need to get out of the funk you feel yourself in. It could be situational, or it could be lifelong. Regardless, there is so much more for you if you simply choose to take action, today. You want to discover your purpose and start living a life that has more meaning. One thing I would recommend is signing-up for the R&R Course to help revive your heart, refine your character, restore your identity, and release your purpose. https://rachelcswanson.com/refine-restore-course/ This will help you start taking the steps you want and need to become the person you want to be.

It's Good, But It Could Be Better

Things aren't necessarily bad, but they aren't necessarily amazing either. You're likely too busy to do the things that used to give you joy. Your time always feels limited and you feel guilty for spending time doing something for yourself. You know you shouldn't be seeking the world to fill you, but Amazon Prime makes it way too easy for the quick fix to your day. You have friends, but still often feel alone and lack experiencing more depth in your friendships. You have enough to not be stressed financially, or you're choosing to see it as enough, but it's hard to grasp this truth some days. You may be stepping out and pursuing some things that feel like they are in line with your character and gifts, but you feel a ton of fear and doubt, wondering if you're pursuing the right things. You would benefit from getting away to get clarity with what you really want, what your true gifts and talents are, and prioritizing the things that matter most to you in the following categories: Family, Friends, Work, Spiritual Growth, Health, and Learning (this is just a starting point). You can also sign-up for the R&R Course (free for a limited time) to revive your heart to discover and release your purpose in the world. https://rachelcswanson.com/refine-restore-course/

You Are One of The Happiest!

You are a rare gem! You are feeling a deep sense of fulfillment in life. You have a sense of purpose beyond what you do, however you find joy in using the gifts and talents God's given you. Having money, or the lack thereof, doesn't affect you--you're happy regardless. Focus and clarity seem to be at your right hand. You find the time to spend on the things that give you the most joy and satisfaction in life. Relationships feel solid, secure, and safe. You may not have many but the few you have are incredibly deep and fulfilling. You love seeking inspiration and may even have a creative flare in you. I'd recommend putting that creativity to use by writing that book, serving others with that gift or talent of yours, and in this way continuing to deepen your happiness and joy in life. And if you're looking for more inspiration to stay happy, grab the book Refine and Restore: Revive Your Heart, Release Your Purpose! www.refineandrestore.com