The Event Planner Stress Test

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  What best describes your relationship with sunshine? 

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  • A.
    I love to lightly bask in the sun.
  • B.
    I'm all for a good sun-kissed tan whenever I can get one.
  • C.
    I always end up getting sunburned no matter what I do.
• 2.
  The weekend is here, how are you spending your free time?

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  • A.
    Relaxing and taking care of me. I spend time with family and friends as I can and truly disconnect from work.
  • B.
    I get in some "me" time, but I always like to peak in to make sure work is doing okay.
  • C.
    For me, there is never a true weekend. I'm always working. 
• 3.
  How do you organize the important things in your life?

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  • A.
    I use organized chaos method...hey, at least I know where things are.
  • B.
    I handle tasks as they come in, and I have a quick list of things I need to do. But that's as organized as I get.
  • C.
    I use a daily planner to list out all my priorities to keep on track. Everything else is secondary to my list.
• 4.
  What’s your decision-making style?

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  • A.
    I often put off making decisions.
  • B.
    I spend a lot of time writing pros and cons before making a decision.
  • C.
    I trust myself to make decisions quickly and easily.
• 5.
  Which of the following quotes would you put as a post-it note on your computer?

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  • A.
    “It’s all about finding the calm in the chaos.” – Donna Karen
  • B.
    “For fast acting relief, try slowing down.” – Lily Tomlin
  • C.
    "Calmness is the cradle of power." – Josiah Gilbert Holland
  • D.
    "It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it." - Lou Holtz
• 6.
  It's 4pm on a Friday, and you are handed a very large event to manage on top of your max out workload. What do you do? 

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  • A.
    You literally can't take anymore right now, but you thank your boss, and take the project.
  • B.
    After thanking your boss, you ask your boss if anyone else can take the project. 
  • C.
    You thank your boss for the opportunity, express that you can't wait to get started, and you make a quick list of items that you'll be tackling on Monday.
• 7.
  How many hours to you typically work in a week?

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  • A.
    30-40 hours a week
  • B.
    40-50 hours a week
  • C.
    Over 50 hours
• 8.
  How much sleep do you normally get at night?

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  • A.
    I  love me some sleep, and get about 10-12 hours per night
  • B.
    I sleep on average of 6-8 hours a night
  • C.
    I'd be lucky to get 4 hours of sleep per night
• 9.
  What keeps you up at night?

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  • A.
    Anxiety about the next day.
  • B.
    Waking up to go to work.
  • C.
    Suffering from insomnia.
  • D.
    Politics and local news issues.
  • E.
    Nothing keeps me up at night, I sleep like a baby.
• 10.
  Which most represents your feelings of your work?

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  • A.
    I absolutely love what I do, stress and all!
  • B.
    I enjoy my work, but I feel a little detached because of the constant stress.
  • C.
    I am ready to move on to something else, due to the stress it has become unbearable.
• 11.
  What song title represents how you normally deal with stress?

  • A.
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    "Burned Out "by Dodie
  • B.
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    "Shake it Off" by Taylor Swift
  • C.
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    "Breathin" by Ariana Grande
  • D.
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    "Fake Happy" by Paramore
  • E.
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    "Head Above Water" by Avril Lavigne
  • F.
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    "Let it Go" (Frozen) by Idina Menzel

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You're Basking in the Sun!

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  You've got your stuff together, friend. You're not only driven and determined to meet your goals, but you execute them with ease. On top of that, your swift decision making helps you to keep progress moving forward in your life, which is a very important skill...Because you've seen just how much you're truly capable of, you likely put a lot of pressure on yourself to succeed. Sometimes this might make you feel a little strained, anxious, or irritable...That's where knowing options to minimize your stress is very key. You already do this very well, but make sure that you keep it at top of mind whenever possible. It's very important to take breaks often, leverage your weekends and time off as much as possible, and really make sure you are making time for those things that you love to do!"Being in control of your life and having realistic expectations about your day-to-day challenges are the keys to stress management, which is perhaps the most important ingredient to living a happy, healthy and rewarding life."–Marilu HennerHow to use enhance how you deal with stress to live a life you love...1) Take breaks oftenThis is one of the most simplest ways for you to relieve stress. I can't tell you how much that taking breaks often helps you out! As a sunbasker, you know how to do this well. Just make sure you are always top of mind, because in this industry you can easily get pulled in tugged in different directions.2) Have a life outside of workIf you look at your fancy to-do list and you don't see some fun items on your list, I encourage you to get some on there. While work is fun in itself, you have to have a life outside of work. Take some time to understand what your passions are. Are you a singer, do you like to cook gourmet meals, make some time in your calendar for those things too. Knowing that you can also nuture the personal part of your life, can help balance some of the subtle stress that creeps in.3) Lead it forwardYou are amazing at time-management, and are very good at balancing the stress in your life. You are an excellent example for others in your field. Find ways to be a mentor, share your best practices so that you can pay forward and help others manage their stress too."Who's behind all these stress free tips?" I'm glad you asked...Hey there, and welcome – I'm Naomi Tucker, CMP, HMCC 👋🏽 I'm a certified meeting planner from Appleton,Wisconsin though I operate mostly online. Whether you're looking for business strategies,productivity tips, or need help on how to allevite the stress you are dealing with, I'm here to help you discover your unique path to vitality. On top of my courses and coaching, I also offer digital product that help with work-life balance, stress relief, and leadership. All my products are meant to help you reduce your stress, lead strong, and ge time back in your day so that you can live a life you love! ✨🙌🏽Not sure where to get started? Check out some of my resources just for you...1) Helpful Productivity Tips – Check out this amazing post on productivity. This will help you continue your progress in being more productive with the time that you have.2) Be a Better Leader Series – You're a natural leader. So I want to give you this amazing leaderships series to help you with your growth as a leader. This is a series of blog posts, but truly are valuable!3) Facebook Community – If you enjoy conversations on productivity, work-life balance, and how to in general keep stress behind you. Join our lovely Facebook community.
• 2.
  You've Been Sun-kissed!

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  You're daring friend! You love the sun and love to push yourself too. Nothing thrills you more than challenging yourself and giving yourself a push to get things done. You love the pressure of your job, yet like you can stay too long in the sun, sometimes can get a little too stressed than you are comfortable with. Here's the thing though, a little pressure isn't bad, as long as you have the tools you need. Sometimes you might get so caught up on all the things to do that you lose sight on your overall goals for your life. All you need are some resoures to help you enhance your organization, and make you more productive. That's where knowing options to minimize your stress is very key. You already do this very well, but make sure that you keep it at top of mind whenever possible. It's very important to take breaks often, leverage your weekends and time off as much as possible, and really make sure you are making time for those things that you love to do!“Set peace of mind as your highest goal, and organize your life around it.”– Brian TracyHow to enhance how you deal with stress to live a life you love...1) Know when to find some shadeThe thing about stress is that it can sneak up on you quickly! So sometimes you have to watch yourself or you will get burned. So make sure that when you are managing stressful projects that you know where you can go to get a little share, or a little repreive. Believe me, this will be your best tool ever! 2) Cool off and take breaks oftenJust like when you are at the beach on a sunny day, when you get a little too hot, you have to go and cool yourself off. So, make sure that you are taking frequent breaks in your work. Take the weekend and just enjoy your family and friends. Try not to check in on email and have a complete disconnet from you work. This way when you do come back to work, you are fresh and ready to go! 3) Put your delegate hat on to relieve the pressureDo you love sunhats? I do! They are cute, and comfy, and most of all they protect you from the sun. So, I'm going to suggest that you put on your delegate hat. Now, I know that we love being in tune with all of the details, and need to have our arms around our projects. But if done right, delegation can get you there with tremendous advantages. I encourage you to find at least two items in your world, that you can automate or delegate. Believe me, it will work wonders!"Who's behind all these stress free tips?" I'm glad you asked...Hey there, and welcome – I'm Naomi Tucker, CMP, HMCC 👋🏽 I'm a certified meeting planner from Appleton,Wisconsin though I operate mostly online. Whether you're looking for business strategies,productivity tips, or need help on how to allevite the stress you are dealing with, I'm here to help you discover your unique path to vitality. On top of my courses and coaching, I also offer digital product that help with work-life balance, stress relief, and leadership. All my products are meant to help you reduce your stress, lead strong, and ge time back in your day so that you can live a life you love! ✨🙌🏽Not sure where to get started? Check out some of my resources just for you...1) Managing Your Burnout Mini-Course– I would love for you to join my mini-course to help you understand how burnout happens and how you can prevent it in a sustainable way. Although you aren't there yet, it is great that you are aware and understand prevention tips with burnout!2) Productivity Tips – Check out this amazing post on productivity. This will help you continue your progress in being more productive with the time that you have.3) Facebook Community – If you enjoy conversations on managing your stress in this wild and crazy industry we love, as well as tips and stratagies on productivity, and leadership then Join our lovely Facebook community.
• 3.
  You've Been Sunburned!

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  I think you have have gotten a little too close to the sun! The pressure of all work and no play, may have gotten you to a point of burnout my friend. Burnout can happen when you're disengaged from your work, getting no sleep, working all the time, and without breaks. It's time to re-evaluate what you are doing, and how you are doing it so that you can get to a more content place. It can be tough to be responsible for so much, and not have the time to manage it all. Additionally, our responsibilies can pile up so much that we find ourselves overwhelmed with no way out. The good news, is having some good resources in your toolkit can help to alleviate your burnout and get more time back into your day. Knowing your options to reduce your stress and relieve your burnout is going to be of key importance. From taking breaks, to using productivity tools, and delegation, you have the opportunity to turn your situation around!“I promise you nothing is as chaotic as it seems. Nothing is worth diminishing your health. Nothing is worth poisoning yourself into stress, anxiety, and fear.” – Steve MaraboliHow to enhance how you deal with stress to live a life you love...1) Take a break immediatelyWhen you've been sunburned badly, you need to get out of the sun. For real. So taking a break immediately is something that you need to highly consider. You can't pour from an empty cup, and if you are burned out, you aren't headed in a good direction. So do yourself a favor, and take a break to clear your mind. 2) Evaluate your situationReflect on your situation. Are you currently in a season of intense pressure due to a project? Have you been working from fumes consistently? Learn about your situation so that you can identify the source of your burnout. Once you figure out everything that is contributing to your situation, find ways to make your job a little easier. 3) Put on your delegate hat to relieve the pressureDo you love sun hats? I do! They are cute, and comfy, and most of all they protect you from the sun. So, I'm going to suggest that you put on your delegate hat. Now, I know that we love being in tune with all of the details, and need to have our arms around our projects. But when you're in a burnout situation, delegation can be exactly what you need to feel almost immediate relief. I encourage you to find at least two items in your world, that you can automate or delegate. Believe me, it will work wonders! Protect yourself! "Who's behind all these stress free tips?" I'm glad you asked...Hey there, and welcome – I'm Naomi Tucker, CMP, HMCC 👋🏽 I'm a certified meeting planner from Appleton,Wisconsin though I operate mostly online. Whether you're looking for business strategies,productivity tips, or need help on how to allevite the stress you are dealing with, I'm here to help you discover your unique path to vitality. On top of my courses and coaching, I also offer digital product that help with work-life balance, stress relief, and leadership. All my products are meant to help you reduce your stress, lead strong, and ge time back in your day so that you can live a life you love! ✨🙌🏽Not sure where to get started? Check out some of my resources just for you...1) Managing Your Burnout Mini-Course– I would love for you to join my mini-course to help you learn more about burnout, how it can affect you, and steps to relieve it in your life. It's important for you to be aware and understand prevention tips with burnout!2) Productivity Tips – Check out this amazing post on productivity. This will help you continue your progress in being more productive with the time that you have.3) Facebook Community – If you enjoy conversations on managing your stress in this wild and crazy industry we love, as well as tips and stratagies on productivity, and leadership then Join our lovely Facebook community.