Do you Suffer from Superwoman Syndrome?

We are the want-it-all generation. We want to be successful parents, accomplished professionals, financial achievers, supportive spouses — and remain cool and collected through it all. We toil from dawn to dusk multi-tasking and juggling our demanding schedules with the goal of achieving perfection in every sector of our lives.


To the outside world, we may appear to be totally in control and handling all the pressures brilliantly without missing a beat. But are you really in command or are important areas of your life suffering because of your Superwoman Syndrome? Take our quiz to find out. For each statement choose the description that comes closest to describing you.


by Amy Hendel


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  1. When it comes to my health, I:
    • Try to be a martyr and ignore illness. I do see an Ob/Gyn every 2 to 3 years.
    • Call the doctor when I'm truly sick, take a vitamin supplement daily and try to watch my weight.
    • Have appropriate health screenings, a yearly doctor visit. I exercise and know my numbers (BMI, waist measurement, blood pressure, and cholesterol).
    • Haven't seen a doctor or dentist in a couple of years

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