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- Before you leave the house for the day, do you:
- Come back inside the house a couple of time because you forgot something in your room?
- Leave on time, not having to forget anything in your room when you leave?
- Leave on time some days but when you are running late, it ruins the rest of your day?
- Your plans for this Saturday are:
- There are no set plans but I feel I am forgetting something.
- I have a big test on Monday so I'll study during the day, then later tonight I'll be attending a party at Jack's.
- Here is my schedule for Saturday:
- 9:00 a.m.: Wake up
- 9:15 a.m.: Breakfast
- 9:45 a.m.: TV
- 12:00 Noon: Lunch
- 1:00 p.m.: Study
- 3:00 p.m.: Get ready for party
- 4:00 p.m.: Leave for party
- 4:45 -1045 p.m.: Jack's party
- 12:00 Midnight: Arrive home safely, bedtime
- When your teacher asks to hand in your homework that was due today:
- You hand in the homework that is due tomorrow. You did the wrong homework assignment, you were supposed to hand that homework tomorrow and do the homework you did today for tomorrow.
- You hand in the homework that you did before you came into class.
- You handed in your homework as soon as you walked into the door.
- During class you want to refer back to your notes to answer a teacher's question, you:
- Can't find your notes. All you see is notes from your previous class and your next class.
- Was able to find your notes with ease and able to answer the question.
- Was able to promptly find my notes and answer the question.
- When do you usually do your homework?
- I have no set time. I do it around the times of my favorites shows on TV.
- I usually do it after school and before dinner time.
- The only time I can do homework is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Where do you usually study?
- I tend to study in front of the TV, my bed or in front of my computer so I can talk to my friends online at the same time.
- I study usually at my desk.
- I study by my desk by my supplies for studying. I also have classical music playing in the background.
- How long does it for you to get ready for school in the morning?
- I have to wake up really early because I can't decide what to wear and gather all my things for the day. Sometimes I am even late for school.
- I wake up about an hour to hour a half before I need to leave for school. I try to give myself enough time to eat breakfast, watch a little TV, shower and get dressed for school. Before I go to sleep at night, I always have my items ready for school and even have an idea what to wear for the next day.
- It takes me about 45 minutes and 37 seconds to eat breakfast, shower and get ready for school.
- By the end of night you feel:
- Confused: "I feel that I am forgetting to do something but I just do not know what it is."
- Relieved: "I was able to do all the things that were on my list of things to do.
- Tired: "I was able to do the things I wanted to do within the allotted time. I am a bit unsatisfied with some of my goals because I didn't get to fully finish.
After taking the quiz, count up how many times you have answered 'a', 'b', and 'c'. Whatever letter you have answered the most, it is the corresponding answer to how well-organized you are. If you found yourself not meeting your goal, go to InSight's organizational tips to help you improve. Then come back within a month and see if you have improved!
If you answered-
- You are an organizational novice!
You are not as organized as you thought. There is some room improvement. Check out the organizational tips on InSight's education page.
- You are the master of organization!
You are very organized. You are not too organized to be considered uptight. You are not having any problems of being on time. Keep up with the good work. It is good to have some flexibility within your schedule.
- You are an organized robot!
You are too organized. You need some flexibility in your schedule. If something comes up, you can work around your schedule. Highly planned schedules can be stressful and can increase anxiety for you. Life is more than schedules and meeting the deadline. Be more relax and flexible in your life.
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