WHAT TYPE OF “BUSY” ARE YOU??? “I’m Busy.” You say this ALL THE TIME, especially when you’re not able to get that much-needed mani-pedi, hit the gym, and the list goes on. Have you ever thought about why you’re always so busy? Take my 7-question quiz to see what your type of busy says about you. Answer A, B, or C for each of the questions below.
1) When do you feel most overwhelmed? A. Often, but I fight through it. B. Sometimes, so I try to be aware of it. C. Always. Story of my life! 2) How do you deal with stress? A. Ain’t nobody got time for that! I keep it moving. B. I take breaks, and hope the stress eventually goes away. C. I shut down or break down, or both. 3) What do you do when you get a break? A. Breaks? What breaks?! I don’t have those. B. I eat a snack or check my social media. C. I’m usually so tired that I don’t feel like doing much. 4) What really ruins your day? A. Not getting to everything on my to-do list. B. Not being able to indulge in my desired activity, e.g. tv show, exercise, going out C. I feel too foggy and tired to remember what ruined my day. 5) When was the last time that you performed at your full strength? A. This morning—couldn’t have done it without my coffee/tea/power smoothie. B. I’ll get my strength back when I go on that Hawaii vacation that I booked. C. I don’t remember. I haven’t felt my full strength in a LONG time. 6) How often do you get to do something you absolutely love? A. Sometimes, but that’s only if I get everything else done. B. As much as possible. I try to make time for what I love. C. Rarely, unless someone forces me to. 7) What have you been thinking about while taking this quiz? A. Oh man, I’m a few minutes behind on something else. B. This was a nice distraction! I could use more of these. C. How busy I am!
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SCORING: Add up you’re A’s, B’s, and C’s. If you answered mostly A’s, you’re the WORKHORSE: You’re constantly working, multitasking, and taking on extra duties. While you tirelessly act and do, it is inevitable that the exhaustion will catch up to you and leave you feeling wiped. Working hard and “being ON” all the time also begs the question: Is there anything on your to-do list that gives you pleasure? What you can do ASAP: Whip out your handy dandy to-do list. On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the most enjoyable, how would you rank your most enjoyable tasks? Is there anything that frees you up for at least 10 minutes to focus on something pleasing? If not, knock off one of those undesirable tasks and replace it with an activity that gives you utmost pleasure. Examples include slowly savoring your favorite piece of chocolate, dining out at your favorite eatery with your BFF, or curling up with your favorite book (if you’re pressed for time, a magazine counts!). Not only will this approach allow you to regain precious time for yourself, but it will also reduce your chances of collapsing from fatigue.
If you answered mostly B’s, you’re the OPERATOR: You tend to be busy, but functional. You’re getting through your task list, carving out bits of time to do things for yourself, but just because you’re the operator doesn’t mean you’re a smooth operator—there is room for improvement! What you can do ASAP: List the top 5 things you like to do for yourself. Now, what’s keeping you from doing what you’ve listed? If you’re not doing one or more of these things, ask yourself why? Reviewing these reasons will help you see all the fun things that you’re putting off and shed light on the obstacles that get in the way. Plus, you don’t have to wait until that Hawaii vacation to fit in some fun!
If you answered mostly C’s, you’re the STRAGGLER: You’re working hard, but starting to slow down--it may be causing you to spread yourself too thin and stray off the road in one or more areas of your life. While you’re going through the motions of your daily routine and getting by, your drooping eyelids and scattered brain cells will cause you to get things done with less consistency and more mistakes. What you can do ASAP: Overcome your straggling with a mini dose of self-care! Within the next 24 hours, try getting at least 7 hours of sleep to rest your muscles, consume one protein-packed meal to nourish your brain cells, and fantasize about your dream vacation for 10 minutes to ease your spirit. Not only will these small acts of care nourish your body, but the extra energy you come away with will keep you alert enough to prevent you from driving off the road, passing out during a meeting, and putting your phone in the toaster.
WANT MORE? Do you want to succeed in putting yourself first and removing obstacles in the way of achieving the life you really want? Let’s set up a FREE 30-minute clarity coaching call and I will help you: Get clear on the top needs and values that fuel you so that you can use them as a guiding force to create the lifestyle you want. AND
Feel empowered, confident, and hopeful about your future so that you can reprioritize your time and start crushing your goals!
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Get Clear. Get Powerful. Go. I was born and raised in Queens, New York. My career path includes college success for first-generation American students, multicultural programs for local and international communities, and professional salsa dancing. I am a certified life coach accredited through the International Coaching Federation's Leadership That Works program. My mission is to teach ambitious women who are tired of putting others before themselves how to remove obstacles that get in the way of prioritizing themselves, and set and achieve their desired goals so that they can spend their days maximizing their happiness.
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