Community Research Survey

Thank you for taking part in this short survey.

We are exploring how a platform could help people live more fulfilled lives — both personally and for society as a whole. It takes around 5 minutes and every answer shapes what we build. There are no right or wrong answers — just your honest experience.

👤Section 1

About You

Tell us a little about where you are in life right now

How would you describe where you are in life right now?

Tick all that apply

Figuring out my direction

Going through a major life transition

Feeling stuck — I know I could be doing more

Fairly settled but looking to grow

Happy and fulfilled with where I am

Feeling lost or without clear purpose

Busy surviving — not much time to think about it

What age group do you fall into?

Under 25

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65 and over

What best describes your current situation?

Employed full time

Employed part time

Self-employed or freelance

Student

Between jobs or career transitioning

Retired

Carer or stay-at-home parent

Other

🌱Section 2

Fulfilment & Goals

How fulfilled do you feel — and what gets in the way?

How fulfilled do you feel in your life right now?

1 = Not at all fulfilled · 10 = Completely fulfilled

Not at all fulfilledCompletely fulfilled

Do you have a goal, dream or aspiration you haven't yet pursued?

Yes — a clear goal I keep putting off

Yes — several things I want to do but haven't started

Maybe — I'm not sure exactly what I want

Not really — I feel I'm on the right track

I've given up on goals I once had

What most often stops you from pursuing what matters to you?

Tick all that apply

I don't know where to start

Lack of time

Lack of money

Fear of failure or judgment

No one to guide or support me

I lose motivation and give up

I don't have the right people around me

I'm not sure what I really want

Life gets in the way — work, family, responsibilities

How big a problem do you think unfulfilled potential is in society today?

1 = Not a problem · 10 = A major societal problem

Not a problemA major societal problem

What do you think are the biggest barriers to fulfilment in society today?

Tick your top 3

People don't know what they want from life

The education system doesn't prepare people for real life

Work culture leaves no time or energy for anything else

Mental health challenges are widespread and unaddressed

Loneliness and lack of genuine community

Social media creates unrealistic comparisons and pressure

Financial pressure forces people into unfulfilling paths

Lack of access to guidance, mentors or coaching

AI and automation are creating uncertainty and anxiety

Select up to 3 (0/3 selected)

🤝Section 3

Community, Hobbies & Life Beyond Work

Fulfilment is about more than career — it's about how you live

Do you feel you have found 'your people' — a genuine sense of community?

Yes — I have a strong community around me

Somewhat — I have some people but not a real sense of belonging

Not really — I often feel isolated or misunderstood

No — I genuinely haven't found my people yet

I used to but I've lost that connection over time

Q10

Is there a hobby, passion or interest you've always wanted to explore but haven't?

Tick all that apply

A creative pursuit — art, music, writing, photography

A physical activity or sport

Learning a new skill or language

Travel or adventure

Volunteering or giving back to the community

Starting a side project or business

Connecting more deeply with nature

Yes, something else entirely

No — I already explore what interests me

Q11

How much does your life outside work reflect who you truly are?

1 = Not at all · 10 = Completely

Not at allCompletely

Q12

How serious do you think the loneliness epidemic is in society today?

1 = Not serious · 10 = A crisis

Not seriousA serious societal crisis

Q13

What do you think would most help people find community and belonging?

Tick your top 3

Platforms that connect people around shared interests and goals

Better local community spaces and events

Workplaces that prioritise social connection and culture

More support for mental health and social anxiety

Education that teaches people how to build relationships

Technology that facilitates real-world meetups, not just online interaction

Mentorship programmes connecting generations

Communities built around shared values, not just hobbies

Select up to 3 (0/3 selected)

🔥Section 4

Support, Guidance & Accountability

How do people best get help moving forward?

Q14

When you've been stuck or needed guidance, where have you turned?

Tick all that apply

Friends or family

A professional coach or mentor

Therapist or counsellor

Online communities or forums

Books, podcasts or courses

I've mostly figured it out alone

I haven't found anyone or anything that really helped

I haven't really sought help

Q15

Do you find it easier to achieve goals alone or with support?

Much easier alone — I prefer to work independently

Slightly easier alone

It depends on the goal

Slightly easier with support from others

Much easier with accountability and community around me

Q16

If you had access to a trusted community with expert guidance and accountability built in — how valuable would that be?

1 = Not valuable · 10 = Extremely valuable

Not valuableExtremely valuable

Q17

Which of these do you think would most benefit society if more people had access to it?

Tick your top 3

Affordable access to life coaching and mentoring

Communities built around personal growth and shared goals

Better tools for self-discovery and understanding what you want from life

Peer accountability groups to help people follow through

Platforms that connect people to experts relevant to their goals

Resources that help people navigate major life transitions

Support for rediscovering hobbies, passions and identity outside work

Guidance on preparing for a changing job market and AI automation

Select up to 3 (0/3 selected)

🤖Section 5

The Future & Society

AI, change and what's coming

Q18

How much does rapid change in the world affect how you think about your future?

AI, automation, job market, climate, politics — 1 = No effect · 10 = A great deal

No effect at allAffects me a great deal

Q19

If AI significantly changed your career or job — how prepared do you feel?

Very prepared — I know exactly what I'd do

Fairly prepared — I have some ideas and transferable skills

Somewhat unprepared — I haven't really thought about it

Quite unprepared — it worries me

Very unprepared — I have no idea what I'd do

Q20

Do you think voting and civic engagement help shape a better society — or does it feel like your voice doesn't make a difference?

Yes — I vote and actively engage because I believe it makes a difference

I vote but don't feel it makes much difference

I rarely or never vote — I feel disconnected from politics

I'd like to be more engaged but don't know how

I think civic engagement matters but I've lost faith in the system

I'm very engaged — I volunteer, campaign or advocate beyond just voting

Q21

What role do you think community and human connection will play as AI becomes more prevalent?

It will become more important than ever — the human element will be what matters most

It will stay roughly the same

AI will increasingly replace human connection

People will actively seek out more real-world community as a response to AI

Society will become more isolated despite — or because of — technology

🌟Section 6

Path Intended

Your thoughts on what would actually help

Q22

Which of the following would be most valuable to you personally?

Tick your top 3

Help getting clear on what I actually want from life

A step-by-step roadmap for a specific goal

Connection with people who share my goals or interests

A mentor or expert who has done what I want to do

An accountability partner to keep me on track

A community of people working toward similar things

Guidance on navigating major life transitions

Support rediscovering hobbies and passions outside work

Help future-proofing my skills and career

Select up to 3 (0/3 selected)

Q23

Which of the following would have the biggest positive impact on society?

Tick your top 3

Helping people discover what a fulfilling life looks like for them

Connecting people with communities that give them a sense of belonging

Giving people access to guidance and mentors they couldn't otherwise afford

Helping people navigate career and life transitions caused by AI and automation

Reducing loneliness by building meaningful real-world connections

Helping people rediscover purpose and identity beyond their job

Supporting mental health through community, accountability and direction

Empowering people to contribute their skills to causes they care about

Select up to 3 (0/3 selected)

Q24

In your own words — what would make a platform like this truly valuable?

Please be as honest as you like — this is the most important question

Thank you so much. 🙏

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