Ready to Start Again, Stronger than Ever? Quiz

This 10-question quiz is designed to pinpoint at which step you are in your own Radical Renaissance Revolution—and to guide you toward the Protocol that will move you forward to the next step with maximum impact.

The quiz serves as both a diagnostic tool AND a valuable resource, giving you a variety of practical strategies that you can implement immediately, whether you register for one of my protocols or not.

Instructions:

Answer the following 10 questions as honestly as possible. Choose the option that resonates most with your current situation.

Which Post-Crisis Reconstruction Protocol Do You Need? – Dr Margaretha Montagu

Which Post-Crisis Reconstruction Protocol Do You Actually Need?

Because “winging it” is not a sustainable life strategy

1. Your morning routine currently looks like:

You’re basically a human version of a smoke alarm going off
You brush your teeth while wondering “Is this really what I’m meant to do with my life?”
Your life feels like Groundhog Day, but less charming and more soul-crushing
You’re winning at life but losing at living
You have energy but no clear plan for your next chapter

2. When someone asks “How are you?” you typically respond:

Optimism level: rock-bottom
Philosophical crisis meets small talk
Your soul has left the building
Badge of honour that’s actually a cry for help
You’re like a racehorse at the starting gate

3. Your relationship with change is best described as:

If change were a person, you’d have a restraining order
Like standing in the cereal aisle for 20 minutes
Your New Year’s resolutions from 2019 are still pending
Change requires energy you don’t have
You’re ready to leap but need to know where you’re landing

4. Your current stress level could be compared to:

Constant beeping, no end in sight
Not entirely overwhelming, but persistently annoying
Familiar but now absolutely maddening
Loud, persistent, and you’ve given up trying to fix it
Energized rather than depleted

5. When you look at your future, you feel:

Can’t see past tomorrow, honestly
You know there’s a destination, just not how to get there
Your future looks like a copy-paste of your present
Future planning requires energy you’re currently using to survive
Like having a blank canvas and all the paint colors

6. Your relationship with your achievements is:

Success feels like a foreign concept right now
Like wearing clothes that don’t fit your current self
Success without satisfaction
Your achievements are impressive but you’re not
They’re stepping stones, not stopping points

7. Your current life motto would be:

Dory’s advice hits different when you’re sinking
Your inner philosopher is getting louder
You’re the ringmaster of your own monotony
Like a phone on 2% that won’t charge
You’re holding a pen but need to know what story to write

8. When you think about your ideal day, you:

Your imagination is in witness protection
Like Pinterest boards for someone else’s life
Your ideal day is an ever-changing mirage
Your bar is so low it’s underground
You have the vision, need the execution plan

9. Your energy levels throughout the day are like:

Unpredictable and unreliable
Like lukewarm coffee – functional but uninspiring
You function, but you don’t flourish
Your battery percentage is permanently red
Like having power but needing the right outlet

10. If your life were a Netflix series, it would be:

“How Did Everything Go So Wrong?” – streaming now
Lots of meaningful staring into the distance
Same storylines, declining quality
Action-packed but unsustainable
The setup is complete, now for the exciting part

The Survive the Storm Protocol

“Life threw you a curveball, while you were looking the otther way. No judgment – we’ve all been there.”

Your Reality Check:

You’re currently starring in your own disaster movie, and spoiler alert: you’re both the hero and the victim. Recent events have left you feeling like you’re trying to assemble IKEA furniture during an earthquake – nothing makes sense, you’re missing crucial pieces, and the instructions might as well be in ancient Sanskrit.

Immediate Mini-Strategies (Your Survival Toolkit):

The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique: Right now, name 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, 1 you can taste. This pulls you back to the present when your mind is spiralling downwards faster than a washing machine on the fritz.
The Daily Non-Negotiable: Choose ONE thing each day that you will absolutely do, no matter what chaos erupts. Could be making your bed, drinking water, or just putting on pants. Start embarrassingly small – success breeds success.
The “Good Enough” Standard: Lower your standards temporarily. Your goal isn’t to thrive right now – it’s to survive with grace. Perfect is the enemy of functional, and functional is your friend.

Your Inspiring Truth:

Every storm eventually runs out of thunder. You’re not broken; you’re rebuiltding. This isn’t your final chapter – it’s your transformation montage. Rocky had one, butterfly caterpillars have one, and now you get one too.

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The Purpose Pursuit Protocol

“You’re like a GPS that keeps saying ‘recalculating’ – functional, but clearly needing a new destination.”

Your Reality Check:

You’ve mastered the art of adulting, but somehow missed the class on “Why Am I Doing All This?” You’re like a really efficient hamster on a really neat wheel – impressive speed, questionable direction. The good news? Questioning your path means you’re ready to find your true one.

Immediate Mini-Strategies (Your Purpose Compass):

The Energy Audit: For one week, note when you feel energized vs. drained. What activities make you lose track of time? What makes time feel like it’s moving backward? Your energy is your internal GPS.
The Childhood Curiosity Exercise: What fascinated you before the world told you to “be practical”? Write down 3 things you loved as a child. Often our purpose is hiding in our past passions, wearing a grown-up disguise.
The Dinner Party Test: If you could have dinner with anyone (living or dead), who would it be and what would you want to learn from them? Your answers reveal your values and aspirations.

Your Inspiring Truth:

Purpose isn’t something you find lying around like loose change. It’s something you create, cultivate, and claim. You’re not lost – you’re just ready to stop following someone else’s map and start drawing your own.

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The Purpose Pivot Protocol

“You’re like a successful restaurant that serves food nobody wants to eat anymore – time for a menu change.”

Your Reality Check:

You’ve achieved what you thought you wanted, only to discover it feels like wearing shoes that don’t fit. Success without satisfaction is like winning a game you never wanted to play. The universe is basically telling you: “Congratulations, you’ve outgrown your current life. Time to level up.”

Immediate Mini-Strategies (Your Pivot Playbook):

The Values Realignment Check: List your top 5 values, then honestly assess how much of your current life actually reflects them. If there’s a gap, you’ve found your pivot point.
The “What If Money Wasn’t a Factor” Exercise: Spend 10 minutes writing about what you’d do if money was no object. Then ask: “What small version of this can I start today?” Purpose pivots start with tiny steps.
The Skills Translation Game: Your current skills aren’t useless – they’re transferable. List what you’re good at, then brainstorm how these could serve your emerging purpose. You’re not starting over; you’re building on.

Your Inspiring Truth:

Pivoting isn’t quitting – it’s evolving. You’re not abandoning your past; you’re integrating it into something more aligned with who you’re becoming. Every master was once a beginner, and every beginner can become a master of something new.

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The Radical Resilience Protocol

“You’re like a smartphone at 2% battery – technically still working, but one notification away from shutdown.”

Your Reality Check:

You’ve been running on fumes for so long, you’ve forgotten what a full tank feels like. Success has become your prison warden, and perfectionism your cellmate. You’re achieving impressive things while slowly disappearing. Time to remember that humans aren’t machines – we need maintenance, not just performance.

Immediate Mini-Strategies (Your Recovery Toolkit):

The Sacred No Practice: Today, say no to one thing that drains you. Start small – decline one unnecessary meeting, delegate one task, or skip one social obligation. Your “no” to the wrong things is a “yes” to yourself.
The Energy Leak Detection: Identify your top 3 energy drains (toxic people, overwhelming commitments, perfectionist tendencies). Pick one and create a boundary around it this week. Boundaries aren’t walls; they’re gates with you as the gatekeeper.
The Micro-Recovery Method: Schedule 5-minute recovery breaks throughout your day. Not productivity breaks – actual rest. Breathe, stretch, or stare out a window. Your nervous system needs these tiny timeouts to reset.

Your Inspiring Truth:

Burnout isn’t a badge of honour – it’s a warning signal. You’re not weak for needing rest; you’re human for requiring it. The most radical thing you can do in our achievement-obsessed culture is to prioritize your well-being over your productivity.

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Firm Foundations for Your Future Protocol

“You’re like someone who’s organized their closet and is now ready to plan their entire wardrobe for the next decade.”

Your Reality Check:

You’ve got your life together enough to think beyond just surviving the day, and now you’re ready to architect your future instead of just hoping it works out. You’re past the crisis management phase and ready for the vision creation phase. Think of yourself as the CEO of your own life, ready to draft a strategic plan that actually excites you.

Immediate Mini-Strategies (Your Future-Building Toolkit):

The Future Self Visualization: Spend 15 minutes writing a “day in the life” of your ideal future self 5 years from now. Be specific – what are you doing, who are you with, how do you feel? This becomes your north star.
The Reverse Engineering Exercise: Take your 5-year vision and work backward. What needs to happen in year 4, 3, 2, 1? Then this quarter, this month, this week? Future success starts with present action.
The Values-Based Decision Filter: Before making any significant decision, ask: “Does this move me toward or away from my envisioned future?” Use your future self as your advisor for present choices.

Your Inspiring Truth:

The future isn’t something that happens to you – it’s something you create with every choice you make today. You have the power to design a life that’s not just successful, but deeply fulfilling. Your best days aren’t behind you; they’re ahead of you, waiting to be built.

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In a world that feels increasingly unstable — politically, economically, emotionally — what will you do when the rug is pulled out from under you? That’s why I created Survive the Storm — a 7-part online course designed to be a lifeline during a life quake. This is your personal survival toolkit for uncertain times — lovingly crafted and packed with practical tools, emotional support, and soul-nourishing insights to help you stay grounded, resilient, and resourceful when everything around you feels like it’s falling apart. Enrol in How to Survive the Storm Protocol, with or without additional mentoring.

The Purpose Pursuit Protocol – if you want to discover your life purpose, this course will provide you with the clarity, motivation and direction you need to manifest your next chapter – in both your personal and professional life. Get immediate access

The Purpose Pivot Protocol – drawing inspiration from the Camino de Santiago, this transformative course guides you through a proven framework to recalibrate your authentic purpose and create a meaningful and fulfilling second act. Get immediate access

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or on the edge of burnout, you need immediate support. The Road Map to Resilience: Burnout to Brilliance online course (with the option of adding coaching sessions) is designed for exactly that: a practical, step-by-step course to help you regain control, rebuild your energy, and find clarity in the chaos. This isn’t a quick fix—it’s about proven strategies to calm your nervous system, shift your mindset, and create sustainable resilience. No need to cope with this on your own—let’s get you back on track.

“I am an experienced medical doctor – MBChB, MRCGP, NLP master pract cert, Transformational Life Coach (dip.) Life Story Coach (cert.) Counselling (cert.) Med Hypnotherapy (dip.) and EAGALA (cert.) I may have an impressive number of letters after my name, and more than three decades of professional experience, but what qualifies me to excel at what I do is my intuitive understanding of my clients’ difficulties and my extensive personal experience of managing major life changes using strategies I developed over many years” Dr M Montagu

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