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The Wellness Forecast.

Sixty questions across six domains. Not a diagnosis and not a test you can fail — a weather report for where the pressure is actually building, before it builds somewhere you cannot ignore.

Everything is scored in your browser. Nothing is stored, nothing is transmitted, and nobody sees your answers unless you decide at the end to share your results with Susie.

Think about the last month. For each statement, mark how often it has been true for you.

Be honest — more honest than you would be with a manager, an employee health form, or your own family. Nobody is reading this over your shoulder. Your responses are meant to help you recognize when you need support, and they only work if they are true.

  • 1 Never — Calm Seas
  • 2 Rarely — Light Winds
  • 3 Sometimes — Choppy Waters
  • 4 Often — Rough Seas
  • 5 Always — Storm Warning
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Emotional Storm Signals

Recognizing when emotions are becoming overwhelming waves.

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01I feel emotionally numb or disconnected from my work.
02I experience waves of anger or irritation that seem out of proportion.
03I find myself crying unexpectedly or feeling like I might cry at work.
04I feel overwhelmed by emotions when dealing with patient or staff situations.
05I struggle to feel empathy or compassion for others like I used to.
06I feel like I am drowning in the emotional demands of my work.
07Small setbacks feel like major disasters to me.
08I find myself becoming emotionally reactive in ways that concern me.
09I feel guilty or ashamed about my emotional responses to work situations.
10I worry that my emotions might negatively impact my team or patients.

Physical Stress Markers

When your body is sending distress signals.

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11I have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.
12I experience physical symptoms like headaches, stomach issues, or tension.
13I feel physically exhausted even after rest.
14I notice my heart racing or feeling anxious in situations that should not be stressful.
15I have been getting sick more often than usual.
16I am using substances (alcohol, medication, etc.) to cope with stress.
17My appetite has changed significantly (eating much more or less).
18I feel like I am running on empty but cannot slow down.
19I experience physical symptoms when thinking about work.
20I feel like my body is constantly in fight or flight mode.

Cognitive Fog & Overwhelm

When clear thinking becomes difficult in rough waters.

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21I have trouble concentrating or making decisions.
22I find myself making more mistakes than usual.
23I feel confused or scattered in my thinking.
24I have difficulty prioritizing tasks or managing my time.
25I forget important information or appointments.
26I feel like my brain is in a fog.
27I struggle to process information as quickly as I used to.
28I have intrusive thoughts about difficult work situations.
29I find myself replaying traumatic patient or workplace events.
30I have difficulty thinking about the future or making plans.

Identity & Purpose

When you feel lost and unsure of who you are at work.

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31I question whether I am good at what I do.
32I feel like I am failing my coworkers or patients.
33I wonder if I should leave nursing altogether.
34I feel like I have lost my sense of purpose or meaning in my work.
35I do not recognize the person I have become at work.
36I feel like I am just going through the motions.
37I have lost confidence in my clinical or professional abilities.
38I feel disconnected from the values that brought me to nursing.
39I feel like work is changing me in ways I do not like.
40I worry that I am becoming someone I would not have recognized before.

Isolation & Relationship Strain

When connections with others start to erode.

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41I feel disconnected from my colleagues.
42I withdraw from friends or family after work.
43I feel like no one understands what I am going through.
44My relationships outside of work are suffering.
45I avoid talking about work with people who care about me.
46I feel like a burden to others when I share my struggles.
47I have lost interest in activities I used to enjoy.
48I feel alone even when surrounded by people.
49I struggle to be present with loved ones because work is always on my mind.
50I feel like I am pushing people away.

Workplace Safety & Support

Evaluating your safety nets and lifelines.

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51I feel unsafe (physically or emotionally) at work.
52I do not trust leadership to support me if something goes wrong.
53I feel like I cannot speak up about problems without retaliation.
54I have experienced or witnessed bullying, harassment, or incivility at work.
55I feel unsupported by my manager or supervisor.
56I do not have access to mental health resources through my workplace.
57I feel like my concerns are dismissed or minimized.
58I work in an environment where mistakes are punished rather than learned from.
59I feel like I have to hide my struggles to protect my job.
60I do not feel psychologically safe at work.
60 questions remaining

Total score — / 300

Your forecast

Where the pressure is

Recommended next steps

    Option 01

    Keep it to yourself

    That is a completely legitimate choice. Your results have not been sent anywhere. Screenshot this page or write down the two domains scoring highest, and start there.

    Option 02

    Talk it through

    A Wellness Forecast review is a one-hour session where Susie reads the pattern with you and helps you decide what to change first. The discovery call before it is free.

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    Optional

    Send your results to Susie

    Only if you want to. This sends your section scores and total — not your individual answers — along with your name and email, and Susie will personally reach out within one business day. You do not have to book anything, and there is no charge for the conversation.

    Your individual question responses are never transmitted — only the six section scores and your total. Your details are used only to reply to you.

    Please read. The Wellness Forecast is an educational self-reflection tool. It is not a diagnostic instrument, it does not replace professional mental health care, and no score here can tell you what you need. If your results concern you, please speak with a licensed clinician.

    If you are in crisis right now: call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line). For healthcare workers specifically, the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation has resources at drlornabreen.org. You do not have to weather this alone.