What's your Productivity Personality?

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Quiz Questions

1.
It's 6 am. Your alarm goes off. What do you do?
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- A.
  I am wide awake and filled with energy.
- B.
  I immediately check my messages and social media.
- C.
  I roll over for just a few more ZZZ’s.
- D.
  I make myself a cup of coffee and then figure out what to do next.
2.
You have worked hard all week. It's time to treat yourself. Which statement best describes how you treat yourself?
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- A.
  I should treat myself but I can never find the time.
- B.
  Ah. There are so many options (spa, shopping, travel, etc.) How do you choose?
- C.
  I already have about 10 ideas bookmarked online. Done and done.
- D.
  I will celebrate later. There is more work to do.
3.
You have had your coffee. You are ready to work. What do you do first?
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- A.
  I look at my to-do list and open the first thing I need to work on.
- B.
  I stare at my long list of tasks and feel overwhelmed. I'll eat breakfast instead.
- C.
  I spend half an hour look on social media to see what’s been going on. Do we really have to start work?
- D.
  I don't need a list. I just get it done.
- E.
  Answer E
4.
On a scale of 1-10, describe how you feel about your to-do list?
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- A.
  1-4 — I have about 100 things I want to do each day. The goal is to at least write it down, even if it doesn't get done.
- B.
  5-7 — I know I need a list, but I am not sure what the next step is.
- C.
  8-10 — I have a clear to-do list and most of the time it gets done, sometimes I run out of time because I plan too much.
5.
Which movie title best describes your life?
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- A.
  Analyze This
- B.
  Groundhog Day
- C.
  American Hustle
- D.
  Field of Dreams
6.
You have hustled all day. What do you do when you have a break?
- A.
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  Go outside and take a walk.
- B.
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  Stress about what to do next.
- C.
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  Re-do what I already finished to make sure it's perfect.
- D.
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  Check Social Media.
7.
It's decision time. You won $2,000. How do you decide how to spend it?
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- A.
  I often put off making decisions, or convince myself something else takes priority. 🤷
- B.
  I look online to see what others are doing.
- C.
  I brainstorm, ask questions and come up with the right plan and best next step. Let's do this.
- D.
  I come up with a plan but have a hard time taking the next step and executing it.
- E.
  Save it. I'll figure out how to invest it later.
8.
It's crunch time! You're way behind schedule on a project – how do you catch up?
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- A.
  I create a list. Set a timer and get it done.
- B.
  I kind of lose my cool. I just don't understand how we got to this point.
- C.
  I start the project, but I get distracted. It's going to be a late night.
- D.
  I am sure I can ask for an extension. This isn't really that urgent.
9.
It's Friday night. What's your theme song?
- A.
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  Daydream Believer - The Monkees
- B.
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  Who Runs the World - Beyonce
- C.
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  Photograph - Ed Sheeran
- D.
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  Can't Knock the Hustle - Jay Z

Quiz Outcomes

1.
You are a "Procrastinating Patty"
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Don't worry. All of us a guilty of being procrastinators at some point and actually some of the most creative people are procrastinators. While you might be putting off that long awaiting task, your subconscious may still be thinking of it, leading to a new way of doing work or a new idea. Additionally, procrastination can lead to prioritization. It might help you get rid of unnecessary tasks in the long run, because you will be pressed for a deadline when you do actually start your task you have been putting off. While there are a few benefits, we want to make sure that going forward you focus actually creating more time instead of losing it, are able to keep up with deadlines (and not pull an all-nighter the day before), and most importantly, eliminate anxiety when it comes to deadlines and projects. "You don't have to see the whole staircase to take the first step" – Martin Luther King Jr.3 Quick Tips to Break the "Procrastination Cycle" and Become More Productive1) Make your Rewards ImmediateIf possible, create the benefits of creating a task or reward immediately. You can do this by "pairing" something you love to do with something you need to do. Listen to podcasts while working out or doing laundryGet a pedicure while answer overdue emails or writing that reportCreate your business plan each month at your favorite coffee shop2) Design your Future ActionsThis tip is probably the most talked-about but it works. Time block your day so you do not get distracted. Build-in breaks and rewards so you are excited about following it. Stop wasting time by deleting social media apps, closing tabs, leaving your phone in a separate room, etc. Focus on one thing at a time and make it impossible to multi-task. Use timers to help keep you on task. 3) Make your Tasks More AchievableThe friction that causes procrastination is centered around behavior. Once you begin, (take the first step) it is a lot less intimidating. This is a good reason to reduce the size of your habits or tasks into bite-size pieces. Then you are more likely to complete them. If a project as an example says "start a podcast" it is too large. But if it is broken into smaller tasks like... 1) Research how to start a podcast 2) Order podcast equipment 3) Write podcast episodes, etc. each task can be done in about 30 minutes or less. And you start to see progress. Try to create mini-projects so seeing progress is easily achievable. Before We Go Any Further – Let Me Introduce MyselfHi there, I’m Holly Haynes, founder of the "Crush the Rush" method which helps female entrepreneurs take back control of their time with proven productivity techniques, systems, and structure to create a strategy that scales long term without burnout. As an industry expert, host of the Crush the Rush Podcast and featured Thrive Contributor with a 20-year business consulting career supporting Fortune 500 companies, I run my strategic coaching business and the Crush the Rush Planner Company while raising my twin daughters with my husband in addition to working for a non-profit in Columbus, Ohio.And if you’re looking for more ways to create that time freedom you crave while still finding time to do what you lov, and ditching the burnout, anxiety and overwhelm, I've got your back too 🙌 With nearly two decades of strategy experience, plus personal growing pains of raising a family, working full time and creating 6-figure business, we can smooth out the snags so you can get back to what’s really important (a.k.a your VIPs - very important priorities)!Resources to Binge (Your Curated Productivity Playlist)...1) Listen to this episode to level up your time management techniques...I share how to use time blocking to do more with less, how to plan your week in one hour and how to stop using time as an excuse. 🔥2) Read this simple technique for how to take control of your day. Your solution to how to stay focused and manage your to-do list. 3) Try this strategy where I share 5 Steps to a Productive Week and then 10 Steps to Plan your Month4) Listen to this episode where I share weekly habits you can implement right now to take back your schedule and find that time freedom we chatted about! 🙌5) Implement this Try using "themed days" to better manage your schedule and focus on one goal at a time. Bonus: Play this playlist when you need a boost of energy!“Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.” - Dwayne JohnsonAre you still bursting with ideas and wondering how the heck you are going to find time to make it happen? How awesome would it be if you had someone to hold you accountable each month? And set a time to plan each quarter?Your Productivity Fairy God-Mother is waiting...
2.
You are a "Scrolling Suzie"
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Don't worry. All of us a guilty (including myself) of waking up, grabbing our phone, and then spending the next 20 minutes getting lost in Instagram stories. It happens. Believe it or not, there are a lot of benefits to social media such as faster, easier communication, the ability to create and be part of a community and how can we forget all of that amazing knowledge at our fingertips.And while there are some amazing benefits, we want to make sure that we are able to control our relationship with "scrolling" so that we don't lose all that time freedom we are working so hard to create. Plus, let's face it, you don't want someone else controlling how you feel throughout your day right? (insert scrolling, comparing, anxiety, hours lost, etc). Acording to research by Global Web Index, people spend an average of 2 hours and 22 minutes per day on social media and messaging platforms. If you assume you get 8 hours of sleep that is 14% of your day. There is a better way. "Almost everything will work again if you unplug it. Including you"3 Quick Tips to Break the Scrolling Cycle and Become More Productive1) Time is your Most Valuable ResourceThink about what you would like to accomplish with the hours you have. Make a list of where you would love to focus your time. Your daily choices are essentially a form of investment. Choose wisely. Three hours per day (average scrolling) is 1092 hours per year. What skills could you improve during this time instead? What books do you love? You could read 32,760 pages.What content could you curate? At the rate of 500 words per hour, you could write 546,000 words.What hobbies could use some attention? This is 1092 hours a year of doing your favorite things.2) Design your Future ActionsThis tip is probably the most talked-about but it works. Time block your day so you do not get distracted. Build-in breaks and rewards so you are excited about following it. Stop wasting time by deleting social media apps, closing tabs, etc. Focus on one thing at a time and make it impossible to multi-task. Use timers to help keep you on task. 3) Take a Social Media BreakAccess scrolling can lead to some serious consequences including anxiety, comparison, depression, etc. The list goes on. The good news is there is one easy fix. A social detox. If you aren't ready to step away completely, here are a few tips to apply. Keep your phone out of reach (or in a separate room for a few hours)Take the weekend off (here is how I create a social free Saturday)Use a timer to manage your social media timeSet "phone-free" zones. Such as 5 pm - 7 pm (dinner with family)Before We Go Any Further – Let Me Introduce MyselfHi there, I’m Holly Haynes, founder of the "Crush the Rush" method which helps female entrepreneurs take back control of their time with proven productivity techniques, systems, and structure to create a strategy that scales long term without burnout. As an industry expert, host of the Crush the Rush Podcast and featured Thrive Contributor with a 20-year business consulting career supporting Fortune 500 companies, I run my strategic coaching business and the Crush the Rush Planner Company while raising my twin daughters with my husband in addition to working for a non-profit in Columbus, Ohio.And if you’re looking for more ways to create that time freedom you crave while still finding time to do what you lov, and ditching the burnout, anxiety and overwhelm, I've got your back too 🙌 With nearly two decades of strategy experience, plus personal growing pains of raising a family, working full time and creating 6-figure business, we can smooth out the snags so you can get back to what’s really important (a.k.a your VIPs - very important priorities)!Resources to Binge (Your Curated Productivity Playlist)...1) Listen to this episode to level up your time management techniques...I share how to use time blocking to do more with less, how to plan your week in one hour and how to stop using time as an excuse. 🔥2) Read this simple technique for how to take control of your day. Your solution to how to stay focused and manage your to-do list. 3) Try this strategy where I share 5 Steps to a Productive Week and then 10 Steps to Plan your Month4) Listen to this episode where I share weekly habits you can implement right now to take back your schedule and find that time freedom we chatted about! 🙌5) Implement this Try using "themed days" to better manage your schedule and focus on one goal at a time. Bonus: Play this playlist when you need a boost of energy!“Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.” - Dwayne JohnsonAre you still bursting with ideas and wondering how the heck you are going to find time to make it happen? How awesome would it be if you had someone to hold you accountable each month? And set a time to plan each quarter?Your Productivity Fairy God-Mother is waiting...
3.
You are an "Overthinking Olivia"
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You quite often find yourself in analysis paralysis but that has some benefits. Consider it insurance, but overthinkers do not leave anything unturned. You are awesome a problem solving, even if it takes a bit longer. Plus all that overthinking actually can make your memory sharper than the average person. Better yet, you actually have more mental capacity than the average person. And while there some amazing benefits of thinking through "all the things" we want to make sure you actually see results and are able to take some action. If you find yourself somewhere between a casual over-thinker and a chronic over-analyzer, here are some tips to help. "Take action. An inch of movement will take you closer to your goals than a mile of intention" - Steve Maraboli3 Quick Tips to Break "Analysis Paralysis" and Become More Productive1) Stop Waiting for PerfectionLet's be honest. There is never a perfect time or perfect conditions. Instead, you want to aim for consistent improvement and takes small steps of action which will lead to more confidence because you are actually completing your tasks. This positive change consistently over time will yield larger results. Here are some bonus tools to help get you organized.2) Design your Future ActionsThis tip is probably the most talked-about but it works. Time block your day so you do not get distracted. Build-in breaks and rewards so you are excited about following it. Stop wasting time by deleting social media apps, closing tabs, etc. Focus on one thing at a time and make it impossible to multi-task. Use timers to help keep you on task. 3) Make your Tasks More AchievableThe friction that causes procrastination is centered around behavior. Once you begin, (take the first step) it is a lot less intimidating. This is a good reason to reduce the size of your habits or tasks into bite-size pieces. Then you are more likely to complete them. If a project as an example says "start a podcast" it is too large. But if it is broken into smaller tasks like... 1) Research how to start a podcast 2) Order podcast equipment 3) Write podcast episodes, etc. each task can be done in about 30 minutes or less. And you start to see progress. Try to create mini-projects so seeing progress is easily achievable. Before We Go Any Further – Let Me Introduce MyselfHi there, I’m Holly Haynes, founder of the "Crush the Rush" method which helps female entrepreneurs take back control of their time with proven productivity techniques, systems, and structure to create a strategy that scales long term without burnout. As an industry expert, host of the Crush the Rush Podcast and featured Thrive Contributor with a 20-year business consulting career supporting Fortune 500 companies, I run my strategic coaching business and the Crush the Rush Planner Company while raising my twin daughters with my husband in addition to working for a non-profit in Columbus, Ohio.And if you’re looking for more ways to create that time freedom you crave while still finding time to do what you love, and ditching the burnout, anxiety and overwhelm, I've got your back too 🙌 With nearly two decades of strategy experience, plus personal growing pains of raising a family, working full time and creating 6-figure business, we can smooth out the snags so you can get back to what’s really important (a.k.a your VIPs - very important priorities)!Resources to Binge (Your Curated Productivity Playlist)...1) Listen to this episode to level up your time management techniques...I share how to use time blocking to do more with less, how to plan your week in one hour and how to stop using time as an excuse. 🔥2) Read this simple technique for how to take control of your day. Your solution to how to stay focused and manage your to-do list. 3) Try this strategy where I share 5 Steps to a Productive Week and then 10 Steps to Plan your Month4) Listen to this episode where I share weekly habits you can implement right now to take back your schedule and find that time freedom we chatted about! 🙌5) Implement this Try using "themed days" to better manage your schedule and focus on one goal at a time. Bonus: Play this playlist when you need a boost of energy!“Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.” - Dwayne JohnsonAre you still bursting with ideas and wondering how the heck you are going to find time to make it happen? How awesome would it be if you had someone to hold you accountable each month? And set a time to plan each quarter?Your Productivity Fairy God-Mother is waiting...