Which perfectionism personality are you?

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Quiz Questions

1.
You have the day off — how do you spend your time?

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- A.
  
  You spend the day chilling out but then feel guilty for being so lazy and wasting the day
- B.
  
  What's a day off? You are always knocking things off your to-do list, whether that's for work or home.
- C.
  
  You pack it full. You plan a massage, a manicure, a shopping trip, a meal out and then onto the cinema.
2.
You are at a café, waiting for your colleague from work to arrive. What are you most likely to be doing?
- A.
  
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  Knocking out some emails while you wait - you don't want to waste any time!
- B.
  
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  Telling yourself you are a failure because you have broken your diet by having a cake
- C.
  
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  Worrying why your colleague is late - maybe she didn't like your choice of cafe?
3.
You need to buy a gift for a friend - which of these is most like you?

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- A.
  
  You want to get her the best gift - but you can't decide what she would like most. You spend so long thinking about it you end up ordering it too late.
- B.
  
  You buy her 4 different gifts, wrap them in matching wrapping paper with tags, bows and toppers, and make sure you have a personalised card too.
- C.
  
  'Buying my friend a present' is item number 142 on your to-do list. You will get it done but you'll need to batch it up with 6 other tasks to be done at the shops.
- D.
  
  Your friend has told you a couple of things she wants - but they are a bit over your budget. You buy them anyway because you don't want to disappoint her.
4.
You have broken your New Year resolution to exercise daily a few days into January. What do you say to yourself?

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- A.
  
  'I am such a failure - I can't even manage to exercise for more than a few days in a row. I may as well give up now and eat this chocolate to make myself feel better'
- B.
  
  'I will get back on track with my exercise, but not right now - I'll start again next month when I can do it properly'
- C.
  
  'I decided to start running every day because my friend really wants me to go out running with her once I'm fit enough - what is she going to say?'
- D.
  
  'I need to do this properly or not at all. To keep to my exercise regime I need new work out kit and to plan out my exercise schedule for the next three months'
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Which of these is most like you when you are working? (select up to 3)

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- A.
  
  I've got 101 things on my to-do list, I multi-task and am always super busy & I find it really difficult to switch off.
- B.
  
  I've got great ideas about how I can do a fantastic job but I find it difficult to get started on the important stuff.
- C.
  
  I take on extra work all of the time, because I just can't say no to colleagues.
- D.
  
  My work is really high quality, but I spend too much time researching every element and fussing over formatting.
- E.
  
  I have imposter syndrome - I feel like any moment my boss will find out how bad I am at my job.
6.
What type of party planner are you?

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- A.
  
  I make sure I've considered all of my guests preferences, then worry whether they are having a good time.
- B.
  
  My parties take months to plan and organise - food, decorations, music are carefully and perfectly planned.
- C.
  
  I plan an amazing party in my head, but actually getting on and organising it then seems totally overwhelming.
- D.
  
  I'm so busy preparing for the party and doing other tasks that I'm exhausted by the time the party starts.
7.
What type of student were you at school?

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- A.
  
  I spent lots of time on homework, making sure that I did the absolute best job I could on every assignment.
- B.
  
  School work was OK but I was more bothered about making sure I fitted in with my friends.
- C.
  
  I worried about my work and put off doing work until the very last minute - like cramming ahead of exams.
- D.
  
  I was never satisfied unless I got straight As and was top of the class.

Quiz Outcomes

1.

Queen of Procrastination!

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Do you often find yourself putting off a task because you want to do the perfect job, and then it seems so huge and overwhelming that you can't get started?Do you sometimes fail to make progress because you feel like everything needs to be perfectly aligned before you get going?You are the absolute Queen of Procrastination! YOUR TAILORED TACTIC:The Crappy First Draft is one way Procrastination Queens can boss perfectionism.Hey there - my name is SarahAnd I am a perfectionism busting coach.I help women achieve the brilliance they are capable of by halting procrastination so they can get the stuff done that makes them shine. And I ensure they overcome the mindset demons that stop them putting their light out into the world to share with others.If you are ready to crush your perfectionist mindset and the behaviours and habits that are holding you back - join our 'Pause Perfection' facebook group by clicking below(this quiz was just for fun and not a diagnostic test!)
2.

Princess of People Pleasing!

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Are you over committed and just plain tired out because you can't say no to people who ask for your help?Or do you worry excessively about what people think of you even people you don't know that well? You are totally the Princess of People Pleasing!YOUR TAILORED TACTIC:One fantastic way to help People Pleasing Princesses halt their habit is the 'stretch mark friends list'!Hey there - my name is SarahAnd I am a perfectionism busting coach.I help women stop jumping through hoops trying to win the approval of others. I support them to stop feeling guilty or never quite good enough - and instead value themselves and share their unique contribution with the world.If you are ready to crush your perfectionist mindset and the behaviours and habits that are holding you back - join our 'Pause Perfection' facebook group by clicking below(this quiz was just for fun and not a diagnostic test!)
3.

Superwoman of Self-Criticism!

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Do you hold yourself to incredibly high standards that are almost impossible to achieve and then beat yourself up for not reaching them?Or do you have an inner critic constantly chattering in your head with a damning commentary on everything you do?You are soooo the Superwoman of Self-Criticism!YOUR TAILORED TACTIC:Self Criticism Superwomen can start to challenge their inner critic by following the steps belowHey there - my name is SarahAnd I am a perfectionism busting coach!I help women learn how clinging to unreasonably high and unrelenting standards is harming their success, not spurring them on. And that they can still grow, improve and succeed without beating themselves up along the way.If you are ready to crush your perfectionist mindset and the behaviours and habits that are holding you back - join our 'Pause Perfection' facebook group by clicking below(this quiz was just for fun and not a diagnostic test!)
4.

To-Do List Diva

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Are you so busy ticking off tasks from your list that you have forgotten what is actually important to you?Or do you find it difficult to relax and wind down because you feel you need to prove your worth by being productive all the time?You are such a To-do List Diva!YOUR TAILORED TACTIC:To-do List Divas can set their day up for success by using the 'To Be, To Do, Ta-da' approach outlined below.Hey there - my name is SarahAnd I am a perfectionism busting coach.I help women gain back precious time in their lives for themselves because they only do what is necessary rather than the ‘perfect’ job. And I ensure they can enjoy that extra time by helping them turn off the tyranny of their ‘to do’ list and kick back and relax.If you are ready to crush your perfectionist mindset and the behaviours and habits that are holding you back - join our 'Pause Perfection' facebook group by clicking below(this quiz was just for fun and not a diagnostic test!)
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Genie of Gold-Plating

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Does every job you do need to be really thorough, researched meticulously and presented beautifully even though that all takes you hours?Do you make sure you give every task 100% and think that doing the bare minimum is an absolute travesty?You are the Genie of Gold-plating!YOUR TAILORED TACTIC: Gold-Plating Genies can challenge their tendency to overdo everything by applying O.W.N.Hey there - my name is SarahAnd I am a perfectionism busting coach.I help women gain back precious time in their lives for themselves because they only do what is necessary rather than the ‘perfect’ job. And I ensure they can enjoy that extra time by helping them turn off the tyranny of their ‘to do’ list and kick back and relax.If you are ready to crush your perfectionist mindset and the behaviours and habits that are holding you back - join our 'Pause Perfection' facebook group by clicking below(this quiz was just for fun and not a diagnostic test!)

Which perfectionism personality are you?

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