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The State of Women's Lives 2026

The Listening Project by The Wild Women Rising

Welcome

Thank you for being here.
We are creating The Wild Women Rising, a community where women come together in a safe space to better understand themselves, the systems shaping their lives, and practice building lives that reflect their own values.
We want to start by listening to what you need.
This isn't a sales survey.
We’re genuinely curious about what women are experiencing today, what they long for, what's missing, and what kind of community would truly support them.
Some questions invite reflection. Others are simply about your experience. There are no right or wrong answers.
The survey takes around 10 to 15 minutes.
Thank you for helping shape The Wild Women Rising. 💜

About You

How old are you?

Which country do you live in?

What best describes your current work?

What is current relationship status?

Do you have children that are in your care?

Are you currently providing care or assistance to any older adults (such as parents, other family members, neighbors, or friends)?

Your Life Right Now

Which of the following resonate with you?

(Select all that apply)

Finish the sentences

One thing that feels heavy right now is...

One thing I wish people/women talked about more honestly is...

The World We Live in

We often talk about wellbeing as an individual responsibility.

But our lives are also shaped by the cultures, systems, and expectations around us.

We're curious about how you experience the world you're living in.

Which of these statements resonate with you and how strongly?

Select how often you feel that way or how often it occurs, 0-never, 5-very often)

I feel like I should be doing more.

NeverVery Often

I find it difficult to rest without feeling guilty.

NeverVery Often

I feel my worth is connected to how productive I am.

NeverVery Often

I compare myself to unrealistic standards.

NeverVery Often

I feel shame when I don’t adhere to expectations.

NeverVery Often

I feel pressure to "have it all."

NeverVery Often

I put other people's needs before my own.

NeverVery Often

I feel guilty when I say no to things.

NeverVery Often

I feel selfish when I set boundaries

NeverVery Often

I sometimes wonder whether the way we work is actually healthy.

NeverVery Often

I question how success is defined in today's society.

NeverVery Often

I think many challenges women face are treated as individual problems when they're actually shared experiences.

NeverVery Often

I wish there were more spaces where women could openly question societal expectations.

NeverVery Often

None of these resonate.

NeverVery Often

How strongly do you agree?

(1 = strongly disagree, 5 = strongly agree)

Society encourages women to constantly fix or improve themselves rather than question the systems around them

Many of the challenges women experience are treated as personal failures instead of shared social
issues.

Success is often defined too narrowly.

I would like more opportunities to reflect on how society has shaped my beliefs about work, success, relationships, and self-worth.

Complete the sentences.

Growing up, I learned that a successful woman is someone who...

Today, I believe a successful life is...

How often do you question society's ideas about...

(Rate each from Never to Very Often)

Success

NeverVery Often

Productivity

NeverVery Often

Beauty

NeverVery Often

Motherhood

NeverVery Often

Career

NeverVery Often

Relationships

NeverVery Often

Ageing

NeverVery Often

Leadership

NeverVery Often

Ambition

NeverVery Often

Money

NeverVery Often

Consumerism

NeverVery Often

If you could change one thing about the world for women, what would it be?

Final Thoughts

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

Is there anything you wish we had asked?

Would you be interested in a conversation to help shape The Wild Women Rising community further?

Would you like to hear when The Wild Women Rising opens?