The Energy Audit
5 reasons you're exhausted that have nothing to do with how hard you’re trying
The Balance Health Coach · Free Resource
The Energy Audit
for Busy Women
5 minutes. 5 pillars. A clear picture of exactly where your energy is going — and what the science says about getting it back.
Pillar 1 of 5 · Sleep Quality
How well are you actually sleeping?
Poor sleep affects energy, mood, weight and cognitive function more than almost any other factor. But "8 hours" isn't the whole story — quality matters as much as quantity.
1. How do you feel when you wake up in the morning?
2. Do you wake during the night?
3. How easily do you fall asleep at night?
Pillar 2 of 5 · Blood Sugar & Energy
How stable is your energy through the day?
Blood sugar instability is one of the most common — and most overlooked — causes of fatigue, brain fog and mid-afternoon crashes. It affects women of all ages and is often misread as laziness or low motivation.
4. How would you describe your energy levels through the day?
5. How do you feel if you miss a meal or delay eating?
6. How often do you crave something sweet, especially mid-afternoon?
Pillar 3 of 5 · Stress & Nervous System
What is chronic stress doing to your body?
Low-grade, persistent stress is the silent driver behind weight gain, sleep disruption, brain fog and fatigue. It doesn't have to feel dramatic to be damaging.
7. How would you honestly describe your stress levels over the past 3 months?
8. How well do you switch off from work or responsibilities in the evening?
9. Do you experience any of these regularly? (Choose the closest match)
Pillar 4 of 5 · Movement & Physical Vitality
Is your body getting what it needs to make energy?
Counterintuitively, the right kind of movement generates energy rather than depleting it. But the wrong approach — or too little — quietly compounds fatigue over time.
10. How much intentional movement (walking, exercise, activity) do you do in a typical week?
11. How do you feel after exercising?
12. What's your biggest barrier to moving more?
Pillar 5 of 5 · Hormonal & Hidden Factors
What might your body be trying to tell you?
Many of the symptoms women put down to "just being busy" or "getting older" have identifiable physiological causes — especially during perimenopause. This section helps identify whether hidden factors may be at play.
13. Do you experience any of the following? (Choose the closest match)
14. How has your energy compared to 5–10 years ago?
15. How supported do you feel in managing your own health?
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Your Energy Audit Results
Here's what your answers reveal
Your personalised breakdown across the 5 energy pillars. The scores below reflect where your energy is most likely leaking — and where you have the most to gain.
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Book my free Health CheckA note on your results. This audit is not a medical diagnostic tool. It is designed to help you identify patterns and begin a conversation — with yourself, and with me. If you are experiencing significant symptoms, please speak with your GP. Your results have been sent to the email address you provided.