114 PROFESSIONAL CHRISTIAN WOMEN.
in Leadership Roles
5 Questions.
This Is What They Said.
TYPES OF LEADERS WHO PARTICIPATED
Participants ranged from business owners to doctors, attorneys, office managers, banks presidents, CEOs, COOs, ministry leaders, education professionals, government leaders, and more.
Make sure to read the Note from Lyndsey at the bottom.
QUESTION 1
What three negative emotions bother you most frequently?
63.7% - Overwhelm
51.3% - Fatigue
46.0% - Anxiety
27.4% - Anger
22.1% - Insecurity
In a subsequent question, participants identify what type of fatigue.
QUESTION 2
What are your top three challenges in overcoming emotional struggles?
80.5% - A Demanding Schedule and Responsibilities
57.5% - Personal Neglect in Spirit-Led Self-Care
42.5% - Emotional Burdens and Not Knowing How to Process and Release Them
33.6% - Relational Disconnect
31.0% - Relational Conflict
QUESTION 3*
What are the top two types of fatigue you most often experience?
*93 out of 113 survey participants answered this question. It was added after the first 20 responses when I realized the need to clarify what type of fatigue they were alluding to.
70.5% - Mental Fatigue
67.0% - Emotional Fatigue
48.9% - Physical Fatigue
12.5% - Relational Fatigue
QUESTION 4
What ways have you tried to solve these challenges in the past?
78.8% - Sought God's Wisdom Through Prayer and Scripture
72.6% - Talked to a Spouse, Friend or Family Member
53.1% - Consulted Books, Podcasts or Other Resources
48.7% - Gone on a Vacation to Take a Break
43.4% - Spent Time Journaling My Thoughts and Feelings
QUESTION 5
What are your top three goals or desires in resolving emotional struggles?
66.4% - Connection With God
63.7% - A Balanced Schedule
A TIE FOR #3...
34.5% - Meaningful Relational Connection with Spiritual Peers
34.5% - Peace and Harmony in Important Relationships
32.7% - Consistent Internal Peace
31.0% - Clarity in Life Direction and Decisions
A NOTE FROM LYNDSEY
These reflections come from women who are faithfully seeking to honor Christ in their everyday lives—mothers, professionals, wives, single women, and leaders. The challenges they face reflect the reality so many women are living today.
God transforms lives and communities so often through women.
Whether you’re caring for children, leading at work or in ministry, managing a household, or serving behind the scenes, you are making a real impact—often while carrying a heavy load. Many women are working hard, pouring themselves out, and feeling the wear and tear.
If you’re striving to keep God first, listen for His voice, and serve faithfully amid full schedules and real demands, I want you to know you are deeply seen and valued. One of my life’s callings is to walk alongside women like you as you experience greater fullness of life in Christ—finding rest instead of overwhelm, peace instead of anxiety, and renewal in your inner life.
As you stay healthy and allow God to lead you in personal renewal and Spirit-led soul-and-self-care, you are better able to bring His kingdom to the world around you.
Here's to making an impact and staying healthy along the way. Our God cares deeply for you.
Lyndsey